Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder – price expectations
Toyota & Maruti have been collaborating on various products from SUVs to EVs. One of their biggest projects together was developing a mid-size SUV to take on the Hyundai Creta. Last month, Toyota finally unveiled the Urban Cruiser HyRyder. Toyota revealed everything about the car, barring the price. So what could Toyota be looking to price it at? In today’s article, let’s talk about our price expectations of the Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder.
Toyota HyRyder price expectations
Let’s straight away talk about the pricingRecently, the prices of the Grand Vitara were leaked online. The pricing of the mild hybrid setup starts from Rs 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes to 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom) with the AWD setup. On the other hand, the strong hybrid setup starts from Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes to Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). Can we expect the same for the Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder? The HyRyder could be a bit more expensive than the Maruti Grand Vitara. Toyota is expected to do so to attract premium customers. We have seen this with their previously shared products like Urban Cruiser & Glanza. We expect the HyRyder to be Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 more expensive than the Grand Vitara. This extra cost could translate into a better warranty package.
Design
The new Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder does get a muscular design. At the front, we have eyebrow DRLs and a small grille giving a menacing look. Headlamps are placed adjacent to the air dam. The side profile has an extended overhang. At the rear, we have C-shaped taillamps completing the look. What about the interiors? We have a floating infotainment system with leather upholstery on the dashboard. Other interior highlights include a three-spoke steering wheel, dual tone seats & digital instrument cluster.
Specifications
The Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder is a petrol-only car. To compensate for the absence of a diesel engine, Toyota is giving it a strong hybrid setup. The Urban Cruiser HyRyder comes with mild hybrid and strong hybrid setups paired with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. The mild hybrid setup (1.5-litre Neo Drive) makes 101bhp & 135Nm of torque. This setup also gets AWD optional. On the other hand, the strong hybrid setup makes 114bhp & 122Nm of torque.
Toyota HyRyder price – Features
The HyRyder comes loaded with features to take on the competition in this segment. It comes with features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a floating 9.0-inch infotainment system, wireless charging, a digital instrument cluster and 40+ connected car features. What about safety? Safety features include six airbags, ESP with hill-hold, hill descent control and TPMS.
Launch timeline
Both Toyota and Maruti have wrapped the unveil of their respective cars. Toyota is expected to first launch the Urban Cruiser HyRyder, followed by Maruti launching the Grand Vitara. When will Toyota launch the Urban Cruiser HyRyder? Toyota has confirmed that it will be launching the HyRyder on 16th August.
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