Toyota’s Most Affordable SUV Yet, But Is It the Smart Buy?

Toyota is one of those companies that dominate in global market. They have launched some of the large premium SUVs and other SUVs too. Urban Cruiser Taisor was launched in India in April 2024 and came as a twin of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. Also, one of the low-priced cars from Toyota in India. The car got a positive response from its buyers, and in its first year itself, more than 30,000 units have been sold. Also comes in a CNG variant (only for the base)

Looks and Design of Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor  

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Side View 

Urban Cruiser Taisor got a stylish and sharp look from the outside. From the front, it has a trapezoidal premium front grill with chrome garnish and scintillating LED headlamps. A twin LED daytime running light. A sleek and sporty 16-inch machined alloy wheel. And stylish connected LED tail lamp is also there on the back. It offers a total of 5 monotone colours and 3 dual-tone colours. 

How’s the performance?

A K-series tubo engine and a petrol engine of 998cc and 1197cc. The CNG engine is also 1197cc. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic. And the highest 147.6 nm of torque. The claimed mileage of this car is 20-23 km/l. And can cover from 0 to 60 kmph in just 5.3 seconds. Convenient cruise control, ergonomic tilt steering, and paddle shifters are its other performance features.  

Dimensions

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Car

Here are the dimensions of the car:

  • Length – 399.5 cm
  • Width – 176.5 cm
  • Height – 155 cm
  • Wheelbase – 252 cm 
  • Bootspace – 308L
  • Tyre size – 195/60 R16 

Features of Urban Cruiser Taisor

With a seating capacity of 5 passengers, the car has various features: 

  • A 9-inch touchscreen infotainment display consists of Apple CarPlay & Android Auto 
  • Smartwatch connectivity 
  • Remote vehicle ignition 
  • Head-up display 
  • Wireless charger 
  • Cool rear AC with USB 
  • Steering-mounted control
  •  60:40 split rear seat 
  • Comfortable driver armrest
  • Premium sound system. 

The tank capacity of this car is 37 litres. 

Safety materials and rating for Urban Cruiser Taisor 

For safety purposes, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor offers 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, an auto anti-glare mirror, overspeed alert, dual front airbags, vehicle stability control, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, reverse parking sensors, and seatbelts for all seats.

However, the car is yet to get a safety rating from Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP. Which could raise questions about its safety. However, people would still prefer this because of the good reputation of Toyota’s after-sales service and good safety for its premium cars. 

Pricing and Competitors 

The price of the urban cruiser taisor starts from 7.77 lakh rupees for its base variant. Only the base variant of this car offers CNG, and its price is 8.74 lakh rupees. The price of the top variant goes to 13.07 lakh rupees. Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite are its rivals in the same segment and price range. 

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