It would not be daring to say that Toyota is the most advanced firm in hybridization technology, for this they were the pioneers of this propulsion with the Toyota Prius. However, owning the most consistent and efficient cars on the market is not enough, they also want to conquer the most emotional public. Of course, without losing its sustainable and urban philosophy . Even more so if we talk about the latest addition to the Japanese catalog: the Toyota Yaris Cross.
The formula contains success in its own name and the resolution by the designers has been a success, creating one of the most attractive B-SUVs of the moment. To do this they have adapted the base of the Yaris, not the GR unfortunately, and have increased it to 4.18 meters long maintaining the same battle . That is to say, it is a larger and raised utility vehicle, up to 165 meters of free height from the ground , but it maintains the same habitability. We have driven this Yaris Cross by city, highway and conventional highway and these are our conclusions.
Before breaking down this new Toyota model, the smallest of its SUV family, we will review its strengths. We will start with aesthetics, which has undoubtedly taken a leap forward compared to the conventional model. Of course, only if you like high bodies and with a dynamic touch throwing sports. To achieve that SUV look, it has turned to the ABCs of crossovers: black plastic bumpers and lower guards, roof rails and a raised waistband.
The Toyota Yaris Cross is only available with the 116 hp self-recharging hybrid system , more than enough power for the usual use of such a car. Its agility is key for urban traffic, in the same way that it maintains correct comfort as soon as you go out on a secondary road. Only on highways, at high speeds, do some drawbacks arise from the use of the CVT transmission , known for its efficiency but not for its driving pleasure. In general, it circulates as in a conventional Yaris but, if you want to know more, we will tell about it in the following gallery.
