Used Toyota Yaris Cross for sale: everything you need to know
Toyota might have taken a while to field a proper rival for cars like the Nissan Juke, but it did so in the only way it knew how: with something practical, reliable, and well-built. The Toyota Yaris Cross is stylish and frugal, drives well, and should be among the more dependable cars of this size to own long-term.
The Yaris Cross is already plentiful on the used market, and while there’s just one engine, you do get a choice of two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models, plus four different trim lines - which should meet the needs of most buyers.
If the size is right but you’d prefer a different engine or perhaps a little more style, then there is no shortage of alternatives. From models that are fun to drive like the Ford Puma and Mazda CX-3, to the bold styling of the Nissan Juke and Citroen C3 Aircross, to all-electric models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Peugeot e-2008, you’re spoiled for choice.
Should you buy a Toyota Yaris Cross?
There are a lot of compact crossovers out there fighting for your money, but if fuel efficiency and reliability are towards the top of your list of priorities, then the Toyota Yaris Cross has to be on your shopping list.
The Yaris Cross has been around since 2021, so it’s easy to now find used models on the market. They make a lot of sense: a relatively high price is one of the few real criticisms in our full Yaris Cross review, something that’s less of an issue used, while Toyota’s reputation for dependability means buying an older model isn’t the risk it might be with some vehicles.
Being a hybrid doesn’t change that either - Toyota has been making hybrids now for more than quarter of a century, and they’re some of the most reliable vehicles on the road. They’re also fuel efficient, and while you might not hit the claimed figures, a Yaris Cross shouldn’t cost you too much in fuel.
Some rivals offer more interior space, and certainly more inventive and aesthetically-pleasing dashboard designs, but we doubt many will still be looking just as fresh in a decade or two - the Yaris Cross feels built to last. Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto future-proofs the infotainment system to a degree, too.
The Yaris Cross even drives well, with fun handling and peppy performance, at least in urban areas. If you seek even more entertainment though, this is where rivals like the Ford Puma score highly. The Nissan Juke is a permanent fixture in this class, while if you’d like a little more electricity and a little less petrol running, then the plug-in hybrid Renault Captur E-Tech is worth a look. Cars like the Peugeot e-2008 give you an all-electric option, too.
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What’s the best used Toyota Yaris Cross model to buy?
With only one engine to choose from - a 1.5-litre hybrid - selecting the best used Yaris Cross comes down to whether you need all-wheel drive, and how much equipment you’d like, which depends on the trim level you select.
We’d not call the all-wheel drive model (badged AWD-i) essential, unless you intend to spend a little time off the beaten track, or live somewhere that can get tricky to access during the winter. It’s slightly slower and slightly less fuel-efficient, and while the penalty isn’t huge, nor is it a necessary compromise for most drivers. Trim-wise, the entry-level Icon is well-equipped, but the higher-spec Design is more common on the used market and gets some welcome extra features.
Used Toyota Yaris Cross fuel economy and performance
- Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid: The sole engine available in the Yaris Cross is a 1.5-litre petrol hybrid. Operating in the same manner as almost all of Toyota’s hybrids, it makes a total system output of 116PS and with an e-CVT automatic gearbox, gets from 0-62mph in 11.2 seconds (11.8 in all-wheel drive models). Combined economy is between 54.3 and 64.1mpg, depending on specification.
What used Toyota Yaris Cross trim levels are available?
The Toyota Yaris Cross trim levels are very similar to those of the larger Toyota C-HR, and several other Toyota models, with Icon, Design, Excel, and GR Sport trim lines. All are pretty well-equipped though, with useful features like a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and air conditioning, available even in the entry-level Icon. This means you shouldn’t need to spend too much to get a Yaris Cross that suits your needs.
- The Toyota Yaris Cross Icon is the well-specced entry-level Yaris Cross. Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and six speakers, push button start, a reversing camera, adaptive cruise control, air conditioning, and fabric trim.
- The Toyota Yaris Cross Design upgrades to 17-inch alloys, has a 40:20:40 split rear seat, LED headlights, fog lights, and rear lights, ambient lighting, privacy glass, and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver.
- The Toyota Yaris Cross Excel gets even larger 18-inch alloy wheels, and a bigger 9-inch infotainment screen too. There’s also a power tailgate, heated steering wheel, fabric and synthetic leather seats, front and rear parking sensors, and dual-zone air conditioning.
- The Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport takes cues from Toyota’s ‘Gazoo Racing’ sports car lineup, and gets a mesh grille, sports seats, a GR sport steering wheel much like that in the GR Yaris, sports suspension tuning, and two-tone paintwork.
Used Toyota Yaris Cross dimensions and boot size
The Toyota Yaris Cross’s dimensions are:
- Length: 4172-4192mm
- Width: 1765mm (without mirrors)
- Height: 1585-1595mm
The Toyota Yaris Cross’s boot size is:
- 320-397 litres
- 1097 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof)
Used Toyota Yaris Cross road tax
As a hybrid, the Toyota Yaris Cross is classed as an ‘alternative fuel vehicle’ by the government and is therefore charged slightly less each year for VED or ‘road tax’, with an annual bill, from the second year onwards, of £170.
How much is it to insure a Toyota Yaris Cross?
The entire Toyota Yaris Cross range covers a small band of insurance groups, likely because there’s just that one engine available. You’ll find all between groups 11-13, which is around the same as a Nissan Juke and towards the lower end of the Peugeot 2008 and Ford Puma ranges.
Read our full Toyota Yaris Cross review
