Toyota Yaris Cross Business & Personal Car Leasing Offers

Toyota launched the Yaris Cross in 2021, taking the hybrid efficiency and compact size of the Yaris hatchback and reworking it into a small SUV with a raised driving position and a more distinctive design. It arrived just as SUVs were becoming the default choice for UK buyers and quickly became one of Toyota's best-selling models in Europe, with more than 76,000 sold in the UK to date. A styling refresh announced in 2026 brings a new front-end design and updated equipment to the range.

The Yaris Cross suits drivers who want SUV styling and practicality without stepping up to a larger model, whether that's a first-time SUV driver or someone downsizing from something bigger. Its self-charging hybrid system needs no plugging in, and the raised seating position makes it as easy to manage around town as it is comfortable on longer journeys.

Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance comes as standard across the range, alongside a digital dashboard and the Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system. That combination of efficiency, safety and everyday usability makes the Yaris Cross a relevant option for both Toyota Yaris Cross business lease and Toyota Yaris Cross personal lease customers looking for a compact SUV that's easy to live with.

- Body Type: SUV

- Fuel Type: Hybrid

- Fuel Economy: Up to 62.8mpg

- Seats: 5

- Boot Size: 397 litres

Key Specifications

Toyota Yaris Cross trims include Icon, Design, Excel and GR Sport:

- Icon: Opens the range with the 1.5 Hybrid 116 as standard, along with 16-inch alloy wheels, a 9-inch touchscreen, keyless entry and a reversing camera. It's well equipped for the money, without the styling extras found further up the range.

- Design: Available with either the Hybrid 116 or the more powerful Hybrid 130, and builds on Icon with 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, roof rails and a larger 10.5-inch Toyota Smart Connect touchscreen with built-in navigation.

- Excel: Also offered with a choice of Hybrid 116 or Hybrid 130, and moves the cabin further upmarket with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and wireless phone charging. It also adds a kick-activated power tailgate, front and rear parking sensors and blind spot monitoring.

- GR Sport: Sits at the top of the range with the Hybrid 130 only, adding 18-inch GR SPORT alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension and GR-specific exterior styling, including meshed front grilles and scuff plates. Inside, it carries GR badging on the seats and steering wheel alongside sportier trim detailing.

Optional extras on the Yaris Cross include practical packs such as the SUV Pack and Adventure Pack, adding items like mud flaps, side steps and floor protection, alongside a panoramic roof available on selected trims. Availability can vary based on current manufacturer ordering options.

Engine & Performance

The Yaris Cross is built on Toyota's GA-B platform, with front-wheel drive as standard and AWD-i intelligent all-wheel drive available as an option on selected trims. Two self-charging hybrid outputs are available: the 1.5-litre Hybrid 116, and the more powerful 1.5-litre Hybrid 130.

The Hybrid 116 produces 116bhp, with CO2 emissions from 101g/km and 0-62mph in 11.2 seconds. The Hybrid 130 raises output to 130bhp and 185Nm of torque, with 0-62mph in 10.7 seconds, though its higher performance brings CO2 up slightly to 102g/km and above. Combined fuel economy across the range reaches up to 62.8mpg, and neither engine needs plugging in, with the battery recharging automatically through braking.

The trade-off between the two is straightforward: the Hybrid 116 prioritises efficiency and is the more economical choice for city driving, while the Hybrid 130 trades a little of that economy for stronger acceleration and a more responsive feel, particularly useful with AWD-i fitted.

Exterior Features

The Yaris Cross keeps the boxy, upright proportions typical of a small SUV, with flared wheel arches and a high bonnet line giving it a slightly bigger presence than the Yaris it's based on. LED headlights and daytime running lights are standard across the range.

Alloy wheel sizes grow with each trim, from 16 inches on Icon up to 17 inches on Design and Excel, and 18 inches on GR Sport. Design and above add roof rails and privacy glass, while GR Sport marks itself out with its own front bumper design, meshed upper and lower grilles and scuff plates that give it a sportier finish than the rest of the range.

A panoramic roof is available as a cost option on selected trims, and the range comes in a mix of solid and two-tone paint finishes depending on grade. Toyota has confirmed a styling refresh for later in 2026, bringing a redesigned front end and new colours to the range, though current UK stock and lease deals are built to the existing specification.

Interior Features

Inside, the Yaris Cross uses a 9-inch touchscreen on Icon, rising to a 10.5-inch Toyota Smart Connect system with built-in navigation on Design and above, alongside a digital driver's display across the range. Icon and Design keep things straightforward with cloth upholstery and manual climate control, giving way to a noticeably more comfortable cabin from Excel upward.

Excel adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and wireless phone charging, along with a kick-activated power tailgate for hands-free access to the boot. GR Sport carries similar comfort equipment but swaps in its own sport seats with contrast stitching, GR badging on the headrests and steering wheel, and darker interior trim detailing.

Boot space stands at 397 litres with the rear seats in place, extending to 1097 litres with the 40:20:40 split seats folded flat, giving the Yaris Cross enough flexibility for weekly shopping, school runs or a full boot of luggage on longer trips.

Safety Features

The Yaris Cross holds a four-star Euro NCAP rating. Toyota Safety Sense comes as standard across the range, including a pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane trace assist and road sign recognition.

Higher trims add further protection: Excel and GR Sport include a Blind Spot Monitor, along with front and rear parking sensors for extra awareness in tighter spaces. As with any driver assistance system, these features are designed to support the driver rather than replace them, and an attentive driver behind the wheel remains essential at all times.

Technology Overview

- 9-inch touchscreen on Icon and a 10.5-inch Toyota Smart Connect system with built-in navigation on Design and above

- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range

- Wireless phone charging on Excel and GR Sport

- Digital driver's display standard across all trims

- Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance suite, including adaptive cruise control and lane trace assist

Why Choose a Toyota Yaris Cross Lease with Synergy?

Toyota Yaris Cross leasing with Synergy gives you access to a well-equipped compact SUV backed by strong hybrid efficiency and Toyota's reputation for reliability. Whether you're looking at a Toyota Yaris Cross business lease or a Toyota Yaris Cross personal lease, our team can help you compare trims, mileage terms and initial rental options.

Every Toyota Yaris Cross lease includes free UK mainland delivery and support from a dedicated account manager. Optional maintenance can also be added to your lease, helping cover routine servicing, maintenance and tyres.

Synergy is one of the UK's leading leasing providers, with an award-winning customer experience. We've achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026 and were named Broker of the Year at the Broker News Awards in 2024 and 2025.

Business Leasing

A Toyota Yaris Cross business lease is well suited to company car drivers who want low running costs without the compromises of a smaller car. Its hybrid efficiency helps keep fuel and Benefit-in-Kind costs down compared with a purely petrol equivalent, making it a relevant choice for fleets covering regular mileage. Fleet leasing with the Yaris Cross gives businesses a practical, efficient compact SUV, well suited to fleets looking to reduce running costs without asking drivers to compromise on space.

Personal Leasing

A Toyota Yaris Cross personal lease is a straightforward way to drive a new hybrid SUV without buying it outright. It suits drivers who want the practicality of an SUV alongside strong fuel economy, with the certainty of fixed monthly payments.

Toyota Yaris Cross lease offers can be built around your annual mileage, contract length and initial rental, giving you a clear monthly cost for the duration of your agreement.

Find your Toyota Yaris Cross lease today

Browse our latest Toyota Yaris Cross lease deals online or get in touch with our team for a personalised quote. We'll help you compare Toyota Yaris Cross leasing deals and find a lease that suits your budget, mileage and requirements.

Looking for Something Similar?

If you're considering a Toyota Yaris Cross lease, it’s also worth considering these small SUVs.

- Ford Puma: The UK's best-selling small SUV, available as a mild-hybrid or as a fully electric Puma Gen-E. The mild-hybrid version can't run on electric power alone like the Yaris Cross, but it's a genuine rival either way.

- Volkswagen T-Roc: Newly launched in its second generation, the T-Roc brings VW badge appeal and a more premium-feeling cabin, making it worth a look for drivers prioritising interior quality and brand image over outright efficiency.

- Lexus LBX: Built on the same platform and hybrid technology as the Yaris Cross, the LBX offers a noticeably more premium cabin and badge, suiting drivers who want Toyota's hybrid reliability with a step up in design.