Toyota elevates Urban Cruiser Hyryder with new feature upgrades

Toyota has introduced a major upgrade to the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, elevating its safety, performance, and comfort features across all variants. The enhancements reflect Toyota’s focus on offering a more advanced, secure, and premium driving experience.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced a fresh set of feature enhancements to the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, aimed at redefining safety, comfort, and convenience. These updates reflect Toyota’s commitment to customer-first innovation, incorporating user feedback and market insights to further elevate the ownership experience.

Celebrated as India’s first self-charging strong hybrid electric SUV, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder has surpassed 1 lakh sales, earning praise for its innovative technology, fuel efficiency, dynamic performance, and premium driving feel.

Urban Cruiser Hyryder: Key Enhancements Across Safety, Performance, and Comfort

Toyota has rolled out a comprehensive upgrade package for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, enhancing safety, performance, and convenience across the range.

  • Safety First: Structural enhancements have been introduced across all variants, with 6 airbags now standard, and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) added to select automatic variants for improved safety and control.
  • Performance Boost: The AWD variant now features a 6-speed automatic transmission (6AT), replacing the earlier 5-speed manual for smoother driving dynamics.
  • Elevated Comfort & Convenience: Higher variants now offer a premium experience with features like an 8-way power adjustable driver seat, ventilated front seats, rear door sunshades, ambient lighting, and expanded availability of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
  • Technology & Utility Additions: All variants now come with LED spot and reading lamps and an updated speedometer for better visibility. Select variants gain an Air Quality Index (AQI) display, Type-C fast-charging ports, and dual-tone exterior colour options, further enhancing style and cabin functionality.

These upgrades underscore Toyota’s commitment to delivering a refined, tech-forward, and safety-enhanced driving experience.

Speaking on the introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Mr. Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, said, “As the SUV segment evolves, we continue to refresh and elevate our lineup to stay ahead of the curve. The latest Urban Cruiser Hyryder is a testament to our commitment for best-in-segment technology, advanced safety, and superior comfort. Crafted for modern SUV buyers, it seamlessly blends Toyota’s legendary quality, sustainability, and driving pleasure.

With these latest upgrades, we are confident that the Hyryder will appeal to an even broader audience, further solidifying its position as one of India’s bestselling SUVs. More than just enhanced performance and efficiency, this refined SUV sets new benchmarks in hybrid technology, safety, and connected mobility, delivering a future-ready driving experience tailored to the dynamic needs of today’s customers.”

Launched in 2021, The Urban Cruiser Hyryder blends Toyota’s global SUV heritage with bold styling, advanced technology, and sustainability. Designed for efficiency and performance, it offers a highly efficient Self-Charging Strong Hybrid Electric powertrain, along with a 1.5L K-series engine with Neo Drive (ISG), 5-speed Manual, and 6-speed Automatic Transmission with 2WD & 4WD options.

Its sleek exterior features LED Project Headlamps, Twin LED DRLs, a Sporty Skid Plate, Crystal Acrylic Grille, and 17-inch Alloy Wheels, available in seven monotone and four dual-tone colours. Inside, the premium cabin includes a 9-inch infotainment system, wireless charging, ventilated leather seats, a 360-degree camera, ambient lighting, cruise control, head-up display, and Google & Siri voice assistants. Rear passengers benefit from reclining seats, rear AC vents, USB charging, and a 60:40 split seat.

Toyota enhances ownership with 66 exclusive accessories, a 3-year/100,000 km warranty (extendable to 5 years/220,000 km), and an 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty, ensuring a premium and hassle-free driving experience.

The Urban Cruiser Hyryder with enhanced feature upgrades starts at an attractive price of Rs. 11.34 lacs [ex showroom].

Bookings for the enhanced Urban Cruiser Hyryder are now open. Customers can visit their nearest Toyota dealership or book online at https://www.toyotabharat.com/#