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Steering was light and again, perfect for city driving. The ride is soft compared with, for instance, the Ford Puma and handling suffers a little at speed in comparison. It’s a small compromise that, on balance, probably benefits the Yaris driver for most real-world scenarios given the post-apocalyptic state of most urban roads in the UK.
That’s despite the fact that,upon entering the cabin, you’re initially reminded of the car’s supermini underpinnings - the layout, fit and finish are identical to the smaller Yaris. Not to say that’s a bad thing. It’s well equipped, well put together and comfortable. Toyota has a knack for taking fairly standard components - read, not especially luxurious or tactile - and putting them together in such a way as they feel like they are hewn from freshly-quarried granite.
The mid-spec Excel trim level comes with an eight-inch touch screen infotainment and navigation system which is clunky, but Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible, if it bothers you.The designers have made good use of the extra length and width and the boot has a capacity of 397 litres with the seats up - an extra 111 litres on the standard car. With that sort of space, the Yaris Cross has potential as a main family car, a role the hatchback might struggle to fulfill.
The Yaris Cross isn’t the most stylish or the most dynamic to drive in the class, but the economy figures are truly impressive and, for buyers not yet ready to take the plunge into
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