• Self-charging hybrid your only option
• Small cost in economy and emissions for AWD model
• Good residual values

What are the running costs?

The Yaris Cross is hybrid only, with no plug-in or mild versions. That does mean it’s relatively expensive to buy, however the trade off is predictable and consistent costs across the range of trims and options

As a conventional hybrid, the battery and motor are there to assist the car in certain situations, but a dashboard indicator lets you know how much time it’s spent in pure EV mode, and it can be surprising just how much that is.

During our long-term test of a front-wheel drive car we averaged 63.3mpg – getting very close to its WLTP rating of 64.4mpg. This is very unusual and a testament to how economical this car can be. On urban routes, we found that the car could run in EV mode for anywhere between 60-75% of the time. It also runs on battery comfortably up to motorway speeds.

AWD models can only muster 55.3mpg according to the same WLTP tests.

Servicing and warranty

Toyota provides the Yaris Cross with a three-year, 100,000-mile warranty from new, but extends the length of coverage with every main dealer service up to ten years (still 100,000 miles); the hybrid battery warranty extends up to 15 years.

Reliability

• Toyota’s reputation still holds true
• Now supported with a ten-year warranty scheme
• Proven running gear, robust build quality

Toyota has an enviable reputation for strong reliability. For instance, the company features heavily in our most reliable cars article. However, it has been subject to two recalls.

Take a look at the Parkers owner reviews section to find out what kind of experience others have had with the brand – the Yaris Cross itself has only just entered the market, so it’ll be a while before comments appear.