Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor updated with 6 airbags as standard, new colour added to line-up

The Urban Cruiser Taisor in the new Bluish Black colour.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced the introduction of six airbags as standard across the entire Urban Cruiser Taisor line-up. The sub-4 metre compact SUV has received a new exterior colour option, Bluish Black, as well.

While six airbags will be available across all variants of the Urban Cruiser Taisor, the new Bluish Black colour is for select variants. The six airbags include dual front airbags, two side airbags and two curtain airbags.

Based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is priced between Rs 7,76,500 and Rs 13,06,500 (ex-showroom).

The entry-level variants of the Urban Cruiser Taisor employ a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (89.7PS and 113Nm), mated either to a 5-speed or a 5-speed AMT. There is also a CNG option (77.5PS and 98.5Nm) with a 5-speed MT.

For the top-spec variants, there is a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (100PS and 147.6Nm) that can be clubbed either with a 5-speed MT or a 6-speed AT.

Among the noteworthy features of the Urban Cruiser Taisor are LED headlamps with twin LED DRLs, trapezoidal grille with chrome accents and LED taillamps. The cabin has a dual-tone theme, touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, rear AC vents and 60:40 split rear seats.

The vehicle also gets cruise control, paddle shifters (for AT variants), wireless charging, and Toyota i-Connect with smartwatch and voice assistant compatibility. The standard safety features include six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), hill hold assist and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor rivals the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite.