Toyota announces maintenance package for upcoming Urban Cruiser SUV
What's the story
Toyota is expected to launch its Urban Cruiser SUV in India this month.
In the latest development, the company has announced a special maintenance package termed 'Respect Package' for the four-wheeler. Under this, customers who book the car prior to launch can avail a no-cost periodic maintenance for up to 2 years/20,000 km, whichever is earlier.
The bookings for the vehicle are already open.
Exteriors
Here's a look at the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Urban Cruiser will have a sporty look, featuring a chrome-covered dual-slat grille, a muscular bonnet, huge air dams, and a silver-colored skid plate.
On the sides, the SUV will be flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
There will be LED projector headlamps and LED fog lamps for lighting.
Moreover, it will get six monotone and three dual-tone colors.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
Toyota Urban Cruiser will have a 5-seater cabin with automatic climate control, dual-tone brown upholstery, push-button start/stop, and a three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel.
For the safety of the passengers, it will offer two airbags, a parking camera, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and ABS with EBD.
The SUV will also sport a semi-digital instrument cluster and a 7-inch 'Smart Playcast' touchscreen infotainment panel.
Engine
Power and performance
Toyota Urban Cruiser will be powered by a Maruti Suzuki-sourced BS6-compliant 1.5-liter petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 103hp and 138Nm torque. The mill will come mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic torque-converter gearbox.
The automatic variant will also pack a Lithium-ion battery with an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) to provide features like regenerative braking, idle start-stop, and torque assist.
Information
What about the pricing?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser will be available in three variants- Premium, Mid, and High, and should carry a price-tag of around Rs. 9 lakh. Once launched, it will take on the rivals like Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet.