The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor marks Toyota's return to the sub-4 meter SUV segment, serving as Toyota's version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx with some distinctive design modifications. With eight Images, let's take a closer look at the Taisor.
Front Design
The Taisor features a redesigned honeycomb grille and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) akin to the Hyryder, distinguishing it from the Fronx. The lower part of the bumper, LED headlights, and silver-finished skid plate are similar to its Maruti counterpart.
Side Profile
The Taisor retains the familiar crossover silhouette but is updated with new 10-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels. It also introduces a unique Lucent Orange shade, not available on the Fronx.
Rear Styling
At the rear, the Taisor boasts connected LED taillamps with a distinctive signature, while sharing the same rear bumper and skid plate design as the Fronx.
Interior Features
Inside, the Taisor presents a familiar black/maroon cabin theme similar to the Fronx. The dashboard layout, climate control toggle switches, and silver/champagne highlights all resemble the Fronx. The primary difference in the cabin is the presence of the Toyota logo instead of the Suzuki one.
Feature Set
The Taisor's features list closely mirrors that of the Fronx, equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, cruise control, a multi-info TFT display, and a heads-up display.
Safety Features
On the safety front, the Taisor is equipped with up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control, and a 360-degree camera.
Powertrain Options
The Taisor offers two engine options: a 90 PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT, and a 100 PS 1-litre turbo-petrol engine available with a 5-speed MT or 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. The 1.2-litre engine can also be configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit, reducing its power to 77 PS and available only with a manual transmission.
Pricing and Competition
Prices for the Toyota Taisor start from Rs 7.74 lakh and go up to Rs 13.04 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it against rivals like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx.