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Plenty of appeal in base model Yaris Cross
I’D NEVER BE put off by entrylevel
cars if a range has several
variants.
Sure, there’s a lot of exciting
technology in the high-spec, top
grade models, but in this modern
age all new vehicles have bling -
features and enough gadgetry to
satisfy.
Take, for example, Toyota’s
Yaris Cross, it’s a range that starts
at $29,990 for a petrol-only GX
model. For my money that’s good
buying for a vehicle that looks like
an SUV, but given its compact size
is probably best described as a
crossover model, a large hatchback
which caters well for the
small family.
The Yaris Cross is also available
in a higher grade – Limited - but
that is a $38,990 hybrid model,
although there is also a GX
hybrid that lists at $33,990. As I’ve
alluded to, GX grade is perfect for
someone who doesn’t need overly
flashy.
It’s important to note, though,
the GX grade still includes a raft
of technology included in the
Toyota Safety Sense suite of kit.
I evaluated the Yaris Cross
hybrid in these columns in March
and liked its trendy style and
involving driving dynamics – the
hybrid system is coupled to a willing
three-cylinder 1.5-litre engine
that charms with its response and
characteristics.
That same engine powers the
petrol-only model. It’s fair to
say that in the Yaris Cross’ case
I’m torn between hybrid and
non-hybrid, each variant has its
own merits, and it’s fair to say the
hybrid would probably win out in
my situation. However, the petrol-only
model will save you a bit
of cash it you can’t come up with
the $4k to buy into the hybrid.
As an aside, the entire Yaris
range is powered by the new
driveline, and I’m yet to be disappointed
with the new configuration
from Toyota.
Developing 88kW and 145Nm,
the outputs are reached a little
tall in the rev band (6600 and
4800rpm respectively), but
three-cylinder units develop a lot
of natural torque and you end up
with solid acceleration and easy
motion at highway speed.
The Yaris Cross won’t set any
speed records, but it will reach
100km/h from a standstill in
TOYOTA YARIS CROSS GX: Well-equipped for a budget price.
under 12sec and plough through
a highway overtake (80-120km/h)
in 7.5sec. If you are brave enough
to risk your licence, the petrol-only
Yaris Cross is also listed with a
180km/h top speed.
Drive is channelled to the front
wheels through a continuously
variable transmission. There are
no surprises there, Toyota has
developed CVT well so it works
almost like a traditional automatic.
The benefit is little drain on the
engine, power that isn’t wasted
through a torque converter. As
a consequence, Toyota claims
some quite startling fuel usage
figures for the Yaris Cross, that’s
no surprise, when I evaluated the
standard Yaris, the wee three-potter
was an absolute fuel miser.
The Yaris Cross is listed with
a 5.4-litre per 100km combined
cycle average. That fits well with
the readout on the evaluation
car – 7l/100km. That figure was
helped by a long highway drive,
the engine turning over freely
at 2100rpm at 100km/h, returning
an instantaneous figure of
4l/100km.
I had an item to pick up in the
McKenzie Country, so the Yaris
Cross was presented with the
fabulous State Highway 72 scenic
route for the round trip. It cruises
well with little noise intrusion and
an amazingly comfortable ride.
The suspension is all class, even
given there’s a tube beam rear axle
tying the two rear wheels together.
That aside, the spring and damper
rates are a perfect compromise
between ride comfort, absorbing
road ripples and containing body
balance in a corner.
• Price – Toyota Yaris Cross
GX, $29,990
• Dimensions – Length,
4180mm; width, 1765mm;
height, 1590mm
• Configuration – Threecylinder,
front-wheeldrive,
1490cc, 88kW,
145Nm, continuously
variable automatic
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 11.8sec
• Fuel usage – 5.4l/100km
It’s not often you get a clean run
through the twisty, hilly section
leading in and out of Fairlie, but I
scored that section free of traffic on
my return journey and punted the
Yaris Cross through there with a
bit of motion. I can report it steers
beautifully through its Bridgestone
tyres (205/65 x 16in), directional
change is accurate and the entire
car is composed under pressure.
The GX Yaris Cross is aimed at
the budget buyer but those people
will still feel as if they have scored
a bargain. Major features include
full electrics, radar cruise control
and multi-function steering wheel.
It’s been a heady year or so
for Toyota New Zealand, new
models have landed constantly
and the choice for the Toyota
buyer has never been better. The
Yaris Cross is just one model
in a comprehensive range. I
particularly like the concept and I
particularly like the entry-level
model.
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