Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser SUV launched
- Available in six variants and two engine options
- Booking has started across the country from today
Introduction
Toyota India has launched the Maruti Suzuki Swift-based crossover, the urban cruiser Taser, in the country with prices starting at Rs 7.73 lakh. It is the sixth product under the Toyota-Maruti Suzuki collaboration in India. Its booking has started and delivery will start from May 2024.
Design Highlights
On the design front, as the Tasar is based on the Forex, it has similar dimensions and silhouette with an updated front and rear profile. The visual elements that set it apart include a revised front grille, revised bumper, restyled LED DRLs and redesigned alloy wheels.
Cabin and Features
On the inside, the cabin of the Toyota Tasar gets a fresh theme with new seat upholstery. As for features, the crossover comes with a large infotainment screen with wireless smartphone connectivity, a semi-digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, a wireless charger, ambient lighting, steering-mounted controls, a 360-degree surround camera and . A head-up display.
Engine and Gearbox
Mechanically, the Toyota Tasar continues with the same powertrain as the Maruti Suzuki Swift. It is equipped with a 1.2-litre NA petrol that produces 88bhp/113Nm and a 1.0-turbo petrol motor that produces 99bhp/148Nm. The 1.2 can be paired with a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT, while the turbo petrol gets a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic torque converter unit. The option of a company-fitted CNG kit is also on offer with select variants.
price higher than fronds
Looking at the 1.2-litre engine model, there is a price difference of up to Rs. 25000 across the table, while surprisingly the 1.0-litre turbo model has a very nominal difference of Rs. 1000 between fronds and tasar.
Competition
The Taisor is a rival to the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and the upcoming Mahindra XUV300.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser Prices (Ex-Showroom)
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.2 E MT – Rs. 7.73 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.2 E MT CNG – Rs. 8.71 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.2 S MT – Rs. 8.59 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.2 S AMT – Rs. 9.12 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.2 S+ MT – Rs. 8.99 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.2 S+ AMT – Rs. 9.52 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.0G MT – Rs. 10.55 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.0 E MT – Rs. 11.95 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.0 V MT – Rs. 11.47 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.0 V AT- Rs. 12.87 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.0 V MT DT- Rs. 11.63 lakh
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser 1.0 V AT DT- Rs. 13.03 lakh