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2025 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid review
We revisit Toyota's littlest Yaris Cross SUV following its big switch to hybrid-only powertrains in Australia.
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Matt Campbell
Toyota Yaris Cross vs Skoda Octavia Comparison
Toyota Yaris Cross
Skoda Octavia
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2024 Toyota
Yaris Cross
vs
2024 Skoda
Octavia
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
36L
137 to 144 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,900 - $41,230
$31,690 - $53,890
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- An impressively packaged light SUV
- Hybrid efficiency is brilliant
- Looks pretty good in this spec
Misses
- Not nearly sporty enough for GR intent
- Can feel underpowered
- Already a bit dated inside
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
Colours Available
Ink mica paint is standard, with all other single-tone finishes a $575 option.
These include:
- Frosted White
- Stunning Silver
- Luna Blue
- Atomic Rush
Also available across the range, except on the GR Sport, are:
- Latte
- Mineral Blue
- Tuscan Gold
The following two-tone paint options incur a $1350 charge on the Urban:
- Atomic Rush with Ink roof
- Tuscan Gold with Ink roof
- Latte with Ink roof
- Frosted White with Ink roof
- Mineral Blue with Ink roof
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
