Toyota to launch Urban Cruiser in India on September 23
What's the story
Japanese automaker Toyota has announced that it will launch its Urban Cruiser SUV in India on September 23. The pre-bookings for the car are already open, and customers who purchase the car prior to its launch will receive special benefits. The four-wheeler will notably be available in three variants, offer a host of features, and will draw power from a BS6-compliant 1.5-liter petrol engine.
Exteriors
Toyota Urban Cruiser: At a glance
The Urban Cruiser will have an eye-catching design, featuring a chrome-finished grille, large air dams, a sculpted bonnet, and a silvered skid plate. The SUV will get LED projector headlights and fog lamps for lighting. Further, it will be available in six monotone and three dual-tone colors. On the sides, it will be flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
Toyota Urban Cruiser will have a 5-seater cabin with dual-tone dark brown upholstery, automatic climate control, push-button start/stop, rain-sensing wipers, and a steering wheel with cruise control. The four-wheeler will offer a 7-inch 'Smart Playcast' touchscreen infotainment console with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. There will be two airbags, ABS with EBD, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and a parking camera, for passengers' safety.
Engine
Power and performance
Toyota Urban Cruiser will draw power from a Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza-sourced BS6-compliant 1.5-liter petrol engine that generates 103hp power, and 138Nm torque. The mill will be paired to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic torque-converter gearbox. The automatic model will also pack a Lithium-ion battery with an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) to provide features like idle start-stop, regenerative braking, and torque assist.
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What about the pricing?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser will be up for grabs in Premium, Mid, and High variants, and should sport a price-tag of around Rs. 9 lakh. Once unveiled, it will go against rivals like Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, and Tata Nexon.