It is no secret that Toyota and Maruti are working hard on readying their rival for the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Both the SUVs have been developed together with similar components, however, both will feature their own unique identity. Internally called the D22, Toyota’s take on the mid-size SUV is expected to be revealed in July. Now, the SUV’s front fascia has been leaked. The leak suggests that the SUV will be christened as Urban Cruiser Hyryder which is in line with the previous reports. Let’s take a look at what we can expect from it:
What to expect
The platform will be the modular platform named DNGA which is used by Toyota for other developing markets. The overall length is expected to be around 4.3 meters so that the SUV can compete with other mid-size SUVs. The front fascia of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder features slim LED DRLs which are connected by a thick chrome strip. The chrome strip is further accentuated by a piano black background. The lower half features a large grille that houses the number plate.
The LED headlights are placed below the LED DRLs and are surrounded by a black element. There’s also a silver skid plate on the bottom. The SUV features a dual-tone color scheme and an electric sunroof as well. The side will feature 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and the SUV is expected to have a healthy ground clearance of more than 180mm. The interiors will get a ton of equipment such as connected car tech, 360-degree parking camera, heads-up display, smartphone connectivity, cruise control, auto-folding mirrors, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, auto headlamps, and automatic climate control to name a few.
The crossover is rumored to have two petrol powertrains. The entry-level engine will feature mild-hybrid tech whereas the more expensive variants will get a strong hybrid powertrain. The engine is likely to be a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated unit which is found in other Toyotas abroad and the strong hybrid tech will help in boosting the fuel economy above 20 km/l. Transmission options will include a manual and an automatic with paddle shifters.