Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder midsize SUV unveiled; launch later this year

2022-07-01 17:38:48 By : Ms. mini chang

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder unveil. (Image Credit: Amaan Ahmed)

Toyota has finally unveiled its entrant to the midsize SUV space, dubbed the Urban Cruiser Hyryder. This midsize SUV has been co-developed with Maruti Suzuki, which will have its own variation of the model, likely to be called the Vitara (codename YFG). The big talking point on the new Urban Cruiser Hyryder, is the inclusion of both mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid engine option, with the former even getting an all-wheel drive (AWD) system with multiple drive modes. The midsize SUV is expected to be launched in the coming months and Toyota will also bring the updated version of the Urban Cruiser compact-SUV soon.

The Hyryder is available in four dual-tone colour schemes. (Image Credit: Amaan Ahmed)

On the design front, the new Hyryder features a split headlight design, a new single slat 'Crystal Acrylic' grille (that resembles the one on the new Glanza) that extends out wide and neatly integrates into the twin LED daytime running light (DRL) signature. The main headlights are positioned below the DRLs and are pushed out quite wide, with a large trapezoidal air damn sitting in between them, all of which is housed in a nicely sculpted bumper. The Hyryder also comes with a clamshell hood design.

The side profile of the SUV has a pronounced shoulder line, squared off wheel arches, body cladding and a smart looking set of 17-inch diamond-cut allow wheels. The models showcased are also sporting a dual tone colour scheme with a black roof. At the rear, there is an upright tailgate with sleek LED taillights (with C shaped LED signatures) and a neat chrome strip connecting them. The bumper is also quite aggressive with nicely sculpted sections on the side housing the reverse lights and a big faux diffuser.

Toyota will be offering the Urban Cruiser Hyryder in seven monotone colour options – Cafe White, Enticing Silver, Gaming Grey, Sporting Red, Midnight Black, Cave Black and Speedy Blue, along with four dual-tone colours -- Cafe White, Enticing Silver, Sporting Red and Speedy Blue all with a black.

Moving to the interiors, the cabin of the Hyryder gets a dual-tone brown and black colour scheme and features a layered dashboard that has a waterfall design (somewhat reminiscent of the new Baleno's layout). The dash also sports some premium touches lie the soft-touch leatherette insert and the silver accents.

In terms of equipment, Toyota has packed the Hyryder with a lengthy features list, including a 9-inch Smart Play Cast infotainment system, 'iConnect' connected car technology (with more than 55 features), a digital instrument display, a Head-up Display (HUD), wireless charger, ambient lighting, keyless entry and go, ventilated front seats, split-folding rear seats, rear centre armrest, rear AC vents, a panoramic sunroof, 360- degree parking cameras and six airbags.

Powering the new Hyryder will be the choice of two petrol engine options. The first will be a 1.5-litre K-Series mild hybrid petrol engine (developed by Maruti Suzuki) that develops 102 hp and 135 Nm. The second is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder strong hybrid (SHEV) engine (developed by Toyota), that has a combined output of 116 hp (92 hp from the engine and 80 hp from the electric motor). In terms of torque output, the petrol engine develops 122 Nm while the electric motor puts out 141 Nm.

According to Toyota, the SHEV powertrain will be the most fuel-efficient models in the midsize SUV segment. Additionally, Toyota also confirmed that the mild-hybrid version of the Hyryder will come with an all-wheel drive (AWD) system with multiple drive modes -- Normal, Sport and Snow.

When launched later this year, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder will take on the ultra-competitive midsize SUV segment, facing off against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Hector and Tata Harrier. Let's not forget that it will also compete with the Maruti Suzuki YFG sibling, when that enters the market.

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