Our quick take

Toyota Yaris Cross - 4.0 / 5

Design & Trim

  • Trim levels: Icon, Design, Excel, Dynamic, Premiere 16-inch alloy wheels, 17- and 18-inch options From 397-litre boot capacity (up to 1097l) £22,515 UK starting price

Interior & Tech

  • 8-inch Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system / 9-inch HD Toyota Smart Connect 4.2-inch / 7-inch multi-info driver’s display Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Adaptive Cruise Control as standard Pre-collision system as standard Reversing camera as standard Optional: City/Tech/Advanced Safety Pack

Drive & Economy

  • Front wheel drive / AWD-i all-wheel drive option (Dynamic & Premiere only) 1.5-litre Hybrid Dynamic engine, 112PS, 0.5kWh li-ion battery Drive modes: Standard, Economy, Power, EV Economy: 54.3-64.1mpg (claimed) 0-62mph: 11.2 seconds Max speed: 105mph

To recap

Pricier than some rivals, but the entry spec is higher than your typical too. Add strong efficiency and a hybrid platform that makes for an assured and smooth ride and, really, there’s little the Yaris Cross doesn’t offer - well, except more legroom in the back.