Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder to launch in India by early September

Tuhin Guha Updated: August 30, 2022, 02:27 PM IST

Toyota India is expected to launch the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder in by the first week of September. The Hyryder was unveiled in July and was initially set to launch by mid-August. Toyota seems to have reassessed that strategy and decided to launch the SUV in the midst of the festive season. Bookings for the Hyryder began soon after its unveil.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder engine options, fuel efficiency

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and its Maruti Suzuki derivative, the Grand Vitara, will get a mild-hybrid as well as a strong hybrid powertrain option. The mild-hybrid version has been developed by Suzuki which points to it being the new 1.5-litre K15C seen in the refreshed Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and XL6 as well as in the Brezza facelift. This motor puts out 104PS and 136 Nm and can be paired with a five-speed manual and six-speed automatic. The Hyryder can also be had with Suzuki's AllGrip AWD system with this engine and manual transmission. The fuel efficiency numbers are 21.12 kmpl for the 2WD MT, 20.58 kmpl for the 2WD 6AT and 19.39 kmpl for the AWD MT.

The strong hybrid version uses Toyota's four-cylinder petrol motor which puts out 92PS and 122 Nm and pairs that with a 80PS and 141 Nm electric motor via a CVT. Effieicncy for this version is 27.97 kmpl.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder features

The Urban Crusier Hyryder will be available in four variants for the mild-hybrid and three for the strong hybrid. Notable features include LED lighting, a dual-pane sunroof, 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay, 7-inch digital instrumentation, HUD, ventilated seats, cruise control, auto headlamps and connected tech.

Safety features include six airbags, hill-descent control(AWD), hill-hold, 360-degree caeras and TPMS.

2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder launch date, expected prices

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is set to launch in India early September. The SUV should be priced between Rs 11 to 18.5 lakh and rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq and VW Tiguan.

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Toyota Urban Cruiser 2020 Full Spec

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 8.4 Lakhs

Displacement
1499cc

Transmission
Automatic

Max Power(ps)
105

Max Torque(Nm)
138

Mileage
18.76 Kmpl

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