Toyota will soon expand its product
line-up for the Indian market by launching the new Urban Cruiser. Toyota has created the necessary hype for
the Urban Cruiser before its launch. Now, as the stage is set, the company has
finally revealed the date that we have been waiting for. The Toyota Urban
Cruiser launch will take place on 21 August.
The official Toyota Urban Cruiser bookings
will commence from 21 August only. However, it is being said that some
dealerships have already started accepting unofficial bookings for the new
Japanese compact SUV for a token amount of INR 21,000. The first batch of the
Urban Cruiser will start reaching the dealerships by early next month.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser price will be
revealed on the day of the launch, however, until that happens, speculations
are that the Hyundai Venue rival will have a starting price of INR 8 lakh
(ex-showroom). Since the Toyota Urban Cruiser is based on the Maruti Vitara
Brezza, it will have several common parts and components. However, the Japanese
firm has made every effort to ensure that its new car in the market has a
different visual appeal to the customers. For example, the front grille of the
Urban Cruiser will have a different design when compared to that of the Vitara
Brezza.
As far as the engine is concerned, hiding
under the hood of the Toyota Urban Cruiser will be a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder
naturally aspirated motor which produces 105 PS of maximum power and 138 Nm of
peak torque. The transmission options will include a 5-speed manual gearbox and
a 4-speed torque converter automatic unit. There will also be a 48V mild-hybrid
system offered as standard with both the transmission options.
