2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder breaks cover as advanced, electrified SUV

Toyota Kirloskar India has taken the covers off the 2022 mid-size Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUV, that has been introduced as a fully hybrid model. Bookings for the SUV have been opened online and at dealerships for a token amount of ₹25,000. The model will be built at the company's Bidadi plant in Karnataka. It comes as the next model under the Toyota-Suzuki partnership, after the Glanza and Urban Cruiser, which are respective rebadged versions of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder exterior highlights:

Aesthetically, the hybrid model features LED Project headlamps and twin-LED Daytime running lamp. Its lower grille boasts a trapezodial shape while the upper grille features chrome garnish. It rides on R'17 alloy wheels and features an LED tail lamp. The hybrid model will be offered in seven mono-tone and four dual-tone shades.

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2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder interiors:

On the inside, it will come with many segment-first features such as a panoramic sunroof, Heads-Up Display, wireless charger, 360-degree camera, a nine-inch Smart Play cast and over 55 connected features. The theme of the interior is Black and Brown while the Neo Drive variant has a fully-black interior, Other features include ambient lighting, Tilt and Telescopic steering, reclining rear seats, rear AC vents, and USB rear points, among others.

2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder powertrain:

The 2022 Toyota Urbain Cruiser Hyryder will come equipped with a Self Charging Strong Hybrid Electric Powertrain, marking the entry of the company's global self-charging technology into the mass market segment in India. The SUV gets a 1.5-litre engine with Toyota Hybrid System (THS) and e-drive transmission, delivering an output of 68kW and torque of 122 Nm. It delivers a motor output of 59kW and torque of 141 Nm. The combined power of engine and power is rated to be 85kW.

Another powertrain option available on the Urabn Cruiser Hyryder is the Neo Drive. This variant comes with 1.5-litre K-Series engine with Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) tech, churning out 75kW of power and 135 Nm of torque. Transmission duties will be performed by 5-speed manual or 6-speed auto gearbox with 2WD and 4WD options.

2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder safety features:

Safety features on board 2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder include six airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force, Cruise Control, Hill Hold Control, Advanced Body Structure, Rear three-point seatbelt, among others.