2022 World Car Awards: Toyota Yaris Cross Is The World Urban Car Of The Year

The winner in the World Urban Car Of The Year category is none other than, the Toyota Yaris Cross.

By Carandbike Team

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Published on April 13, 2022

Highlights

Toyota's Yaris Cross bags the Urban Car of The Year title.
Beats competition from Opel Mokka and the Made-in-India Volkswagen Taigun
A jury of 102 international automotive journalists elected the winner.

The results for the 2022 World Car Awards have been officially announced for every category, and the winner in the World Urban Car Of The Year category is none other than, the Toyota Yaris Cross, beating the likes of Opel Mokka and the Made-in-India Volkswagen Taigun. A jury of 102 international automotive journalists from 33 countries selected the finalists by a secret ballot based on their evaluation of each eligible vehicle as part of their professional work. Other cars that did not make the cut in the top 3 were Dacia Sandero, and the Made-In-India Renault Kiger. The Toyota Yaris Cross impressed the jury members with its welcoming interior and exceptionally high driving position. Also Read: Toyota Reveals Yaris Cross Compact SUV The Toyota Yaris Cross impressed the jury members with its welcoming interior and exceptionally high driving position. Despite being physically longer and taller than a typical Yaris, the Cross is still built on the very same TNGA platform. It's just that it looks a bit like a 'baby RAV4', more off-road in its visual aesthetic. Yaris Cross has a smooth ride that eats speedbumps without you feeling any significant road undulations, which makes for an even more comfortable driving experience. And on top of that, even the entry-level trim is kitted out with tech that ensures whatever level you buy you're getting a lot of comfort and value. The Toyota Yaris Cross has a smooth ride that eats speedbumps without you feeling any significant road undulations. The criteria are simple, eligible vehicles must be produced in volumes of at least 5,000 units/year and must be on sale in at least two major markets either China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and the USA, or should have a presence on at least two separate continents between January 1, 2021, to March 30, 2022. The other condition is that the vehicle must be a maximum of 4.3 metre in overall length and be approved for operation on public roads.