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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross

New from

$26,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Good

Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

3.8 - 5.4 L / 100km

About the Toyota Yaris Cross

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Toyota Yaris Cross is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GX variant and topping out at $37,990 for the Urban.

There are 3 variants of the Yaris Cross available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2021.

Engine options include 1.5L petrol direct injection (88kW/145Nm) and 1.5L in-line (85kW/0Nm). All variants feature variable sp automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2021 Yaris Cross is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

CarExpert Rating

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A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

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A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

67.19 - 77.19 kW/t

57.37 kW/t

135.76 kW/t

Boot Space

390 litres

85 litres

591 litres

Fuel Efficiency

3.8 - 5.4 L/100km

1.3 L/100km

9.7 L/100km

Vehicle Range

778 - 947 km

556 km

1,184 km

Price

$26,990 - $37,990

$17,990

$66,000

Warranty (Years)

5 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

3 - 5 years

2 years

6 years

Service Interval

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,600 - 1,720 kg

1,330 kg

2,230 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

400 - 1,250 kg

300 kg

2,000 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

170 mm

125 mm

225 mm

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Toyota Yaris Cross News

Toyota Yaris Cross earns five-star ANCAP safety rating

Mike Costello

Toyota Yaris Cross earns five-star ANCAP safety rating

Maximum score for Toyota's high-riding Yaris crossover SUV spinoff, which is second on the sales charts to Mazda CX-3.

4 Years Ago

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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Reviews

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross GXL Hybrid AWD review

William Stopford

Good

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross GXL Hybrid AWD review

Toyota has brought some variety to the burgeoning light SUV segment, offering its new Yaris Cross with both all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain.

5 Years Ago

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Urban Hybrid FWD review

James Wong

Good

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Urban Hybrid FWD review

Toyota's teeniest SUV is a fun, efficient way to get around in top-spec hybrid FWD guise. Arguably, it's a better buy than the hatchback too.

5 Years Ago

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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Price

GX

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$26,990
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$28,990
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$31,990

GXL

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$29,990
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$31,990
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$34,990

Urban

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$32,990
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	$34,990
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$37,990

*excl. on-roads

All Toyota Yaris Cross Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$31,790	$39,930
2024	$30,900	$39,880
2023	$26,990	$39,000
2022	$26,990	$37,990
2021	$26,990	$37,990

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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Specs

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Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Radio
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
- Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 1
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Tnga-b
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.19
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.00
- Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
- Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 1
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
- Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
- Telematics Tracker System
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
- Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 390
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
- Front Track (mm): 1525
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 170
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1590
- Overall Length (mm): 4180
- Overall Width (mm): 1765
- Rear Track (mm): 1525
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11200
- Wheelbase (mm): 2560
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 42
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 778
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 145
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
- Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
- Anti Collision System Programmable Distance
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
- Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 86.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 86.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20210101
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 78.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2021
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 82.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
- Lane Departure Warning Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 180
- Lane Departure Warning Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 112
- Number Of Airbags: 8
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Head Protection
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1250
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1600
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1140
- Tare Weight (kg): 1116
- Trailer Noseweight (kg): 125
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

GXL

Adds to GX:

Convenience
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.00
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- Parking Assistance Rear Automatic Braking Whilst
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
Engine
- Bore Engine: 80.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 124
- Co2 Level (country Highway): 109
- Co2 Level (urban): 150
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Engine (l): 1.5
- Engine (cc): 1490
- Engine Code: M15a-fks
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 3
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 97.6
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Safety
- Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Code: K320
- Transmission Description: Continuously Variable
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Visibility
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side

Urban

Adds to GXL:

Dimensions
- Rear Track (mm): 1515
Instrumentation
- Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Removes from GXL:

Dimensions
- Rear Track (mm): 1525
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	400Kg	400Kg
2024	400Kg	400Kg
2023	400Kg	1250Kg
2022	400Kg	1250Kg
2021	400Kg	1250Kg

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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota Yaris Cross

The most fuel efficient Toyota Yaris Cross is the GX with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.5L In-Line and uses 3.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Toyota Yaris Cross that uses the most amount of fuel is the Urban with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.4L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Toyota Yaris Cross	Fuel Type	Combined
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	5.4 L/100km
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	3.8 L/100km
1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	4.0 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota Yaris Cross?

The Toyota Yaris Cross has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Warranty

What is the warranty on a Toyota Yaris Cross?

The Toyota Yaris Cross offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.