Toyota has revealed the Urban Cruiser HyRyder in India, offering two different powertrain choices and a host of features. It will be available in two primary variants, the NeoDrive, and the Hybrid, which are divided based on the available engines. In this post, we'll analyze the features, trims, and engine performance differences between the NeoDrive and Hybrid variants.
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Toyota HyRyder NeoDrive vs Hybrid - Powertrain
The NeoDrive variant has a petrol-only engine, while the Hybrid variant has a strong hybrid engine that enables the HyRyder to operate in both pure electric and petrol modes.
| Specification | NeoDrive | Hybrid |
| Engine | 1.5-litre (1,462cc) petrol engine | 1.5-litre (1,490cc) strong hybrid petrol engine |
| Max. Power | 100 bhp | Petrol Motor 91 bhp, Electric Motor 79 bhp Combined Power 114 bhp |
| Max. Torque | 135 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT/ 6-speed AT | e-Drive |
| Drivetrain | 2WD/AWD | 2WD |
Having an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration is one advantage the NeoDrive model has over the Hybrid variant, which only has a 2WD arrangement. The hybrid variant, on the other hand, has higher power and torque, and the EV drive mode will aid to improve the hybrid variant's fuel economy.
Toyota HyRyder NeoDrive vs Hybrid - Trims
There are four trim levels for the HyRyder NeoDrive variant: E, S, G, and V. The V trim is the top-end trim with all the high tech and premium features, while the E trim is the base trim with all the necessary features.
The Hybrid model, however, comes in three trim levels: S, G, and V. On both variants, these three trims offer a nearly identical set of features.
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Toyota HyRyder NeoDrive vs Hybrid - Features
The features of both variants are the same, but the hybrid variant has an advantage over the NeoDrive variant because it includes some more functions.
The Hybrid variant includes a head-up display, heated seats, a panoramic sunroof starting with the G trim, a crystal acrylic grille, wireless charging, and other features. AWD, Toyota i-Connect, and paddle shifters are the features that the NeoDrive model has over the Hybrid variant.
Toyota HyRyder NeoDrive vs Hybrid - Price
The HyRyder will launch sometime in August, and Toyota has not yet released its price. We anticipate that the HyRyder Hybrid would cost more than Rs 1.52 lakh more than the standard NeoDrive model.
