Toyota has introduced the Taisor compact SUV in India, entering the segment with a starting price of Rs 7.74 lakh, which goes up to Rs 13.04 lakh for the top-end variant. Essentially a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the Toyota Taisor comes with some cosmetic revisions over its donor car.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Launch In India
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Key Highlights:
- Urban Cruiser Taisor is Toyota’s entry into the compact SUV segment in India.
- Priced slightly higher than the Maruti Fronx.
- Available with 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and CNG powertrains.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Price Range (Ex-Showroom):
| Variant | 1.2 Petrol MT | 1.2 Petrol AMT | 1.0 Turbo MT | 1.0 Turbo AT | 1.2 Petrol-CNG |
| E | Rs 7.74 lakh | – | – | – | Rs 8.72 lakh |
| S | Rs 8.60 lakh | Rs 9.13 lakh | – | – | – |
| S+ | Rs 9 lakh | Rs 9.53 lakh | – | – | – |
| G | – | – | Rs 10.56 lakh | Rs 11.96 lakh | – |
| V | – | – | Rs 11.48 lakh | Rs 12.88 lakh | – |
| V DT | – | – | Rs 11.64 lakh | Rs 13.04 lakh | – |
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Exterior Design:
The Urban Cruiser Taisor shares most of its body panels with the Maruti Fronx but with subtle differences. It features a redesigned front grille with a honeycomb pattern, restyled front bumpers, and new LED DRLs with a linear design. The tail lights have been tweaked, and it rides on newly designed 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Color options include Cafe White, Enticing Silver, Sportin Red, Lucent Orange, and Gaming Grey.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Interior Design:
Inside, the Urban Cruiser Taisor boasts dual-tone brown and black upholstery. It comes equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, auto climate control, 360-degree camera, heads-up display, wireless charger, and smartwatch connectivity. The safety suite comprises six airbags, an electronic stability program (ESP), a hill-hold assist, an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Powertrains:
The Taisor is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine generating 90hp and 113Nm of torque, available with a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional AMT. Additionally, there’s a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine (100hp/148Nm) with a 5-speed manual or optional 6-speed torque converter automatic. Toyota also offers a CNG option with the 1.2-litre petrol engine.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Rivals:
Competing directly with the Maruti Fronx, the Urban Cruiser Taisor also faces competition from other compact SUVs like the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and the upcoming updated Mahindra XUV300.
FAQs: (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Is Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor based on the Maruti Fronx?
Yes, it is essentially a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx with some cosmetic changes.
- What are the available powertrain options?
The Taisor comes with 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and CNG powertrains.
- What is the starting price of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor?
The starting price is Rs 7.74 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Does it offer advanced safety features?
Yes, it includes six airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
- What are the available color options?
Color options include Cafe White, Enticing Silver, Sportin Red, Lucent Orange, and Gaming Grey.
- Which compact SUVs are its direct competitors?
Direct competitors include the Maruti Fronx, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and the upcoming updated Mahindra XUV300.
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