Can the Yaris Cross tow? Maximum towing capacity? Need a Toyota Yaris Cross towbar?

Can the Yaris Cross tow? Maximum towing capacity? Need a Toyota Yaris Cross towbar?

The Yaris Cross combines the best of Toyota - hybrid cars and small urban SUVs – so expectations are high.

Other than the Japanese brand’s reputation for bulletproof reliability, the Yaris Cross offers a unique and efficient petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain option, funky looks, and a range of individual colours.

It's bigger, not just taller: 20mm wider and 240mm longer, than the standard Toyota Yaris hatchback it’s based on, and offers a raised driving position that's important to many potential SUV buyers - it kind of reminds us of the original 3 door Rav4s. 
Styling is of course a subjective matter, but the Yaris Cross looks decent for what it is - a tad like a Volvo XC40 to be honest. 

If you’re a fan of the high driving position you get with large SUVs then you’ll be impressed by the Toyota Yaris Cross’s lofty feel. You sit higher up than you do in most competitors. You won’t struggle with forward visibility because that raised seating position is combined with slightly thinner windscreen pillars than its rivals.

There's plenty of space in the front of the  Toyota Yaris Cross, including sufficient headroom for those that are on the tall side. 

Getting comfortable in the Yaris Cross is easy. All versions feature plenty of manual adjustments to the steering wheel and driver’s seat.

Function takes priority over form, but the cabin is still a reasonably attractive and very well-made place to spend time.  Everything in the interior is laid out in a sensible way, and you get physical controls for the standard climate control, making it a breeze to operate on the move. Everything feels sturdily screwed together, but the interior lacks any upmarket feel - it is a Toyota so expected.

There are two different infotainment systems available with the Yaris Cross. Entry-level models come with a touchscreen with in-built navigation, DAB radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Move up the line and you’ll get a larger touchscreen, as well as a wireless connection for those smartphone mirroring programs.

The system itself is very straightforward to use, but in terms of the quality of its graphics and its responsiveness, it’s a bit behind the times. Give the screen a touch and there’s a noticeable amount of lag. Still, the inclusion of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as standard is welcome, and it’s likely you will just end up linking your smartphone up and using them instead.
You also have the option of speccing an uprated JBL sound system.

Unlike most of its rivals, the Yaris Cross comes with 40/20/40 split-folding rear seatbacks in all but entry-level trim. 
Boot space is pretty good, at 397 litres in the front-wheel drive version.  In the four-wheel-drive Hybrid model, that figure drops to 320 litres.

To make loading larger items easier, higher-spec models come with a handy two-piece height-adjustable boot floor that reduces the loading lip. In fact, when it's in its highest setting, there's virtually no lip at all.

Need to carry more stuff or take your bikes along on the next weekend trip?  Why not fit a towbar to your new Yaris Cross.  Depending on your exact specs, Toyota has rated the Yaris at a maximum of 1500kgs.  Our range of Yaris Cross towbars are rated the same, with a 95kgs download limit.

The electrified aspect of the Yaris Cross is, without a doubt, its biggest trump card. Agreed, at 114bhp its performance isn’t especially sprightly; 0-100 kms/h takes 11.2 seconds. But by far this car’s most impressive aspect is its rather astonishing efficiency and economy.  The Yaris Cross never needs to be plugged in as its small battery charges every time the car decelerates. Toyota has long been a pioneer of hybrid technology, and its system now works better than ever. The Yaris Cross will regularly drive in EV mode for city short trips.  As a result, the Yaris Cross is very cheap to run in day-to-day driving conditions, and emissions levels are impressively low.  With a manufacturer’s claim of just 3.8 litres per 100km, the Yaris Cross is one of the most frugal light SUVs you can buy.

In terms of safety, you get the Safety Sense package as standard on all trim levels. It includes driver assistance systems such as automatic city braking technology (AEB), adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam assist, lane-keeping assistance and road-sign display.

Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are optional depending on your model.

Despite its late arrival to the tiny SUV class, Toyota has a decent offering. The Yaris Cross's cabin doesn't have the flair of some rivals but it's better than most and the exterior is bold and different without being too weird. The hybrid set-up offers an economical alternative for those who are not ready go fully electric just yet.

Need to tow with your Yaris Cross, we have you covered.  Full range of Toyota Yaris Cross towbars now available.