Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is a new 5-seater SUV that was launched in India on April 3, 2024. It is a subcompact SUV that slots below the Fortuner and competes with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon.
The Taisor gets its underpinnings from the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and shares its engines with the Maruti as well. It is available with two petrol engine options: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated unit with 89bhp and 113Nm, and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol motor with 100bhp and 148Nm. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is offered with a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT, while the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol comes with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic. There is also a CNG variant on offer, which uses the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine and makes 78bhp and 99Nm. It is only offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Prices for the Taisor start at ₹ 7.74 lakh for the base E 1.2 Petrol MT variant and go upto ₹ 13.04 lakh for the top-of-the-line V Turbo AT Dual Tone variant (all prices ex-showroom).
Here are some of the key features of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor:
* Bold and stylish design
* Feature-rich cabin with a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, and cruise control
* Spacious and comfortable interiors
* Fuel-efficient engines
* Toyota's reputation for reliability and safety