Toyota Urban Cruiser (2023) Driven - Still a Value Proposition?
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Riding on its wave of popularity with its predecessor selling some 1000+ units per month consistently, the new Toyota Urban Cruiser has arrived in South Africa. Its larger, its better kitted and its surprisingly very similarly priced to that of its outgoing predecessor, so is it still the value proposition?
In Short
YES
In terms of pricing, the Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS kicks off the range at R329 400, while upgrading to the 1.5 XR pushes the price to R347 400. Finally, the self-shifting range-topper - badged as the 1.5 XR AT - comes in at R369 900.
Price aside, the new Urban Cruiser, or as it is known in India Toyota Hyrider, offers impressive styling, interior space, and technological advances.
Standard features for the Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS include keyless entry (and push-button start), a touchscreen infotainment system (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), automatic air-conditioning, rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, tilt & telescopic adjustment for the steering column, LED daytime running lights, bi-halogen headlamps, LED taillights, and 17-inch steel wheels. Safety is covered by dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, hill-assist control, electronic stability control, and IsoFix child-seat anchors at the rear.
What about the drive?
The local range comprises 3 front-wheel-drive derivatives, each powered by Suzuki’s familiar K15B naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol-driven motor with 77 kW and 138 Nm. Transmission choices again include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed torque-converter automatic (claimed combined fuel economy figure is 6.1 litres per 100 km, regardless of the specified transmission).
Power delivery is smooth in the auto for traffic and general driving, while the 5-speed manual offers more shove and a more engaging drive. Overall, the power delivery and road manners very much are in keeping with the model and its market onset.
Space has grown as has the overall more angular 210mm higher riding body. With this comes a bigger body length, and a more spacious 353-litre boot with its standard 60/40 split rear folding seats.
The interior looks and feels the part within both the entry XS and higher XR trim levels. The main notable differences between the two being, The XR grade adds items such as cruise control, an extra 2 speakers (for a total of 4), the option of 2-tone paint (including black side-mirror caps), black roof rails, 17-inch alloys, and side and curtain airbags.
In Conclusion
The Urban Cruiser has a proven track record owing to its affordable "ticks all the boxes" proposition. This new model builds on this ethos while adding more purposeful styling, improved space, and a further inclusive package. Finally, Toyota has always been about peace of mind ownership, and of course, the Urban Cruiser is sold with a standard with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 4-service/60 000 km service plan offered through the auto marques impressive and large dealer network.
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Wondering why it doesn't have a wiper for the rear window...
How does this compare to Honda HRV & Nissan Kicks?
What would you say is the best colour?
I really like the dark brown (almost royal bronze colour), the blue also rather striking.
Got mine today, 1st one in Limpopo
Congrats on your purchase. The new Urban Cruiser is stunning!
congratulations!
And how you liking it?
@Life on Safari bit heavier than my old starlet on fuel but that is to be expected overall very happy with my purchase just have to adjust to driving an automatic
@@mordeath83 thanks! Torn between this and the Tiggo 4
Is there cruise control?
Am I correct in saying none of the models in SA come with xenon lights or a 9inc screen as they do in India?
Yes, that is correct, must be a Indian regional specific spec
So then what happens to Toyota Corolla Cross ???
If only they can add a little more power or turbo, it would be amazing. Otherwise it has good looks
Totally agree, perhaps a more powerful one will follow.
@@TechnoBokUnboxings question: between this and Rush, do they have the same engine performance and power?
@@ZNR2912 In my opinion this is the better option, you will lose some interior space, but this is out-weighed by a more modern SUV styling, and overall more impressive package.
I thought the same. Now I'm considering Honda City and Chery Arrizo 8
Edit:
Made a test drive today. The tiny little cheaper Yaris is twice the car as this thing. Just plain big no to the Urban Cruiser!
Should make a comparision of toyota rush and urban cruiser🎉
I am manifesting this car in black. Renewing my driving licence and getting ready for my 2024 blessings❤
Keep your hands on the wheel!
Bigger body same engine. I dislike the indicators in the back.
Also found the unit where the rear indicators and reverse lights sit really ugly but that is my only real complaint
In India, this model goes by the name of Hyryder. Do you guys get the Hybrid models in SA?
Hi Abhishek, we don't currently get the hybrid variant in South Africa. Only the one petrol-driven variant badged the Urban Cruiser
Congratulations 🎉👏, how is the car am interested I want to get also
@@edwardbaloyi155 I drove the Hybrid version and it's really a good mini SUV. Handling is good, Based on Global C platform, suspension is on hard side, steering is ok for Urban driving, Mileage of Hybrid is about 3.3L/100 km or About 26-30kmpl, Interior is Ok, plush with some soft materials on door and dashboard, Captain seat is at good height, braking is awesome especially at high speed cornering, Sequential acceleration, it takes less than 6 sec to reach 60kmph and 10.5 sec to 100kmph, ultra silent Hybrid with a noisy 3 cylinder TNGA engine, Good NVH levels, Reduced boot space, moon and sunroof opens fully in its segment, seats are cooled, AC is very effective, all 4 disc breaks with ventilated discs for high performance breaking, Brea assist feature, DRLs look amazing, throw of headlight is good but not very good, comes with a 45L petrol tank and has a 1200 km range in full tank, MID is very advanced and feature ful, pinch security on windows and sunroofs, has a 210mm ground clearance, diamond cut alloys look amazing, body roll is minimum, and overall ride quality is great.
Nice review and video. But I’m a big Suzuki fan and will go for the Grand Vitara. 😬
The Grand Vitara is bit more pricey, but offers a great package too
I order but waiting long
Really love the Modern Sleek design of this product.
It's going to Age Beautiful and the Pricing model is perfect just under the Toyota Cross.
However Doing 80+ KM/H and almost reaching 3000 RPM ...Hay hay it seems heavy and or under Powered!!!
It's a great overall design and pricing is good too. The 1.5-litre Suzuki-developed motor works well for town-type driving and general commuting, however, when it comes to overtaking or higher speed freeway type driving, it definitely would be welcome to have more power on tap.
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