The Urban Cruiser HyRyder, a premium mid-size SUV from Toyota Kirloskar Motor, has been revealed in India. The new Toyota SUV is absolutely packed with features, including an AWD system. The HyRyder is the first SUV in its class to have a strong hybrid powertrain, allowing it to operate in both petrol and electric mode.
Toyota has disclosed all the specifications and features for the upcoming Urban Cruiser HyRyder, but the SUV's price won't be revealed until August. We'll go through the HyRyder's features and available drivetrains in this article.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder Engine
Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder comes with a 1.5-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle strong hybrid engine. The 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine that powers the Toyota HyRyder can deliver 100 bhp of power output and 135 Nm of maximum torque. A 6-speed AT gearbox and a 5-speed manual gearbox are paired with this engine. This engine is also available with an AWD configuration.
The 1.5-litre strong-hybrid engine, on the other hand, can generate 114 bhp of power and 141 Nm of maximum torque. This engine has a 2WD configuration and is coupled with an e-drive transmission.
Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder Variants
There are two main variants of the Toyota HyRyder are available: NeoDrive and Hybrid. While the Hybrid is available in S, G, and V trims, the NeoDrive is available in E, S, G, and V trims. The list of features for each trim can be seen below.
Toyota HyRyder E
The HyRyder's E trim has a 5-speed manual transmission and a 1.5-liter petrol engine option only.
| Bi-halogen projector headlamps | Body coloured door handles | 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster | Rear AC vents | Vehicle stability control |
| LED DRLs | Dual front airbags | Front sliding armrest with storage | PM 2.5 filter | Hill hold control |
| LED tail lamps | All 5 three-point seatbelts | Tilt and telescopic steering | ABS with EBD | Push button start-stop |
| ORVM with turn indicator | Black theme interior | Steering mounted audio controls | 17-inch steel wheels with covers | Rear parking sensors |
| Roof end spoiler | 2 Speakers | Auto climate control | Keyless entry | Reclining rear seats |
Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder S
One can choose the NeoDrive or Strong Hybrid engine with the S trim. On the S trim of the HyRyder, a 6-speed transmission is an optional option for the NeoDrive variant.
Features of S trim over the E:
| Crystal acrylic grille (Hybrid variant) | Alexa and Google Assistant | Paddle shifters (AT Only) | Front footwell light |
| Black brown interior (Hybrid variant) | Toyota i-Connect (NeoDrive Only) | Reverse parking camera | USB (one front and two rear) |
| 7-inch touchscreen infotainment | Black fabric door armrest | Trunk lamp | Gear shift indicator (MT only) |
| Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Cruise control | Luggage shelf strings | |
| 4 speakers | Steering mounted controls | Glove box light |
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Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder G
This trim is also offered with a 1.5-liter petrol engine and a 1.5-liter strong hybrid engine, similar to the S trim.
Features of G trim over the S
| 17-inch Machined alloy wheels | Rear window wiper with washer | Auto IRVM | Soft touch IP with premium stitch |
| LED projector headlamps (chrome plating in Hybrid) | Silver back door garnish | Door spot ambient lighting | Wireless charging (Hybrid only) |
| Auto headlight | Front side and curtain airbags | 9-inch infotainment display | Panoramic Sunroof (Hybrid only) |
| Follow me home headlamp | Auto folding outside mirror | Arkamys sound | Head up display (Hybrid only) |
| Front variable intermittent wiper | Driver and passenger vanity mirror lamp | 4 speaker and 2 tweeters |
Toyota Urban Cruiser V Trim
The top-tier V trim of the Urban Cruiser HyRyder has a variety of features and both engine options.
| Dual-tone exterior | Leatherette seats | Courtesy lamp |
| PVC and stitch on door armrest | 360-degree camera | |
| Metallic black switch bezel | Panoramic sunroof (NeoDrive and Hybrid) | |
| AWD configuration with drive modes (NeoDrive Only) | TPMS | |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | Ventilated seats |
These are the available variants of the upcoming HyRyder SUV, for which Toyota has already started taking reservations in advance of its August launch.
