Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder review, road test
We put Toyota’s newest SUV through our full-blown tests to see if it has what it takes to make it in the midsize market.
Published on Feb 12, 2023 09:00:00 AM
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Interior is stylish, but rivals offer better fit-finish.
Mild-hybrid’s 355-litre boot is large, well-shaped; Hybrid’s is 100-litre smaller.
By Saumil Shah
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We Like
- Hybrid offers staggering fuel efficiency
- Mature driving manners
- Equipment and safety
We Don't Like
- Hybrid is expensive
- Mild-hybrid's dull performance
- Not a spacious 5-seater
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Grand Vitara are byproducts of Toyota’s and Suzuki’s global alliance to share technology and models. Co-developed by Toyota, a pioneer in hybrid tech, and Maruti, the master of frugal engineering, these midsize SUVs rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and MG Astor.
The focus of this story is the Urban Cruiser Hyryder and its talking point is its hybrid powertrain, which buyers are taking a liking to, particularly for its tall fuel efficiency number. In addition, it also gets a mild-hybrid engine with manual and automatic transmissions, as well as an all-wheel drive variant to appeal to a wider audience. When we drove it back in September last year, it impressed us with its well-roundedness. We now evaluate it with a fine-tooth comb to see whether this Toyota has what it takes to become a segment leader.
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