Toyota Introduces the Urban Cruiser Taisor SUV, View Features, Details, and Additional Information
Today marks the official launch of the Urban Cruiser Taisor by Toyota India. Notably, this car is a crossover SUV built on the Maruti Fronx platform, making it the sixth product in India to be produced in partnership between Maruti Suzuki and Toyota. The starting price is Rs. 7.73 lakh. The Urban Cruiser Taisor is already accepting reservations; delivery is expected to start in May 2024. For all the details on this new SUV, read on.
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Design and Features
The Fronx is the source of the design cues for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, which features updated front and rear profiles alongside a similar silhouette. Its unique look on the road is enhanced by notable exterior upgrades such as a redesigned front grille, modified bumpers, newly engineered LED daytime running lights (DRLs), and fashionable alloy wheels.
Interior
A large infotainment screen with wireless smartphone connectivity, a semi-digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, a wireless charging pad, ambient lighting, steering-mounted controls, a 360-degree surround camera system, and a handy head-up display are just a few of the cutting-edge features found inside the Taisor’s cabin.
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Specifications
The engine lineup of the Maruti Fronx and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is identical. The two available engines are a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with 88 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque and a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 99 horsepower and 148 Nm of torque. The turbocharged petrol models have a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic torque converter unit, while the 1.2-liter engine variants have a five-speed manual or a five-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). On some Taisor models, the company also provides the option to install a compressed natural gas (CNG) kit.
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Cost and Rivalry
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is slightly more expensive than the Maruti Fronx; price differences for the 1.2-liter engine models can reach Rs. 25,000. Remarkably, the price difference for the 1.0-litre turbo model drops to just Rs. 1,000, demonstrating competitive pricing in this class. Popular models like the Maruti Fronx, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and the soon-to-be Mahindra XUV300 compete with the Taisor.
