Toyota cruiser hyryder

Why Toyota chose Urban Cruiser Hyryder is a question many will ask. It’s a bit of a mouthful, right? The answer is manyfold. There are many brilliant aspects of something from Toyota’s portfolio thrown into this one, which makes sense as the midsize-SUV space is cutthroat. There are so many options in that space — there are six, seven when the reborn Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara arrives about a month from now — that the Japanese brand has to stand out. By bringing its hybrid technology to mass market segments, Toyota hopes to achieve that. What the company has also managed to achieve rather well is that one look at the Urban Cruiser Hyryder will tell you it belongs to Toyota’s stable. It has musculature, but it’s well-melded to the flowing lines and slimming details, such as the LED DRLs, the all-LED tail lights, and the grille. Speaking of the grille, that carbon fibre-like finish is gorgeous. The strong yet curvy theme continues along the side, and the 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels also add a touch of sportiness. The 215/60 R17 Apollos offer pretty good grip I quite liked this colour of blue that our Hyryder Hybrid was finished in, and the contrast black roof accentuates the downward flowing lines towards the rear. The Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Hybrid badges are prominently displayed, but the bit of chrome used for the variant badge is even larger, which is contrary to current trends, with some carmakers forgoing one altogether. That the black plastic cladding is limited ...

As far as hybridization is concerned, no mass-market brands in the Philippines are as committed as Toyota. At least not yet. Locally, the Japanese manufacturer already offers the Still, it kind of feels like the market is missing a hybrid that will truly resonate with the masses. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) could instantly fix this by bringing in the Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Already available for pre-order in the Indian market, Toyota is marketing the vehicle as “an advanced self-charging hybrid SUV.” Based PHOTO BY Toyota ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓ The exterior of the vehicle stands out thanks to bits like an eye-catching two-part grille with a “crystal” acrylic and honeycomb design. The face also features attractive LED headlights with sleek daytime running lights, and an attractive dual-tone exterior is also available, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels. Overall, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder looks every bit like an SUV as you’d expect. OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: The Hyryder’s cabin appears both spacious and functional, thanks to a modern dashboard design that utilizes a variety of contrasting colors and materials, as well as relatively premium-looking seats. Notable features include rear A/C vents, up to a nine-inch touchscreen ( PHOTO BY Toyota Two powertrains are available: The hybrid setup uses a 1.5-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery to produce 114hp and 141Nm of torque, while the gasoline version uses a 1....