Toyota reveals Suzuki Fronx-based Urban Cruiser Taisor
While not yet confirmed, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor could be available in South Africa by the end of the year.
Toyota has unveiled its latest Sukuzi co-developed model in the guise of the Urban Cruiser Taisor. Here’s what we know about the new model so far.
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Despite sharing most of its body panels with the Suzuki Fronx, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor distinguishes itself through numerous subtle cosmetic tweaks. The grille sports a honeycomb pattern and sits above slightly restyled bumpers, while the LED daytime running lights follow suit with a sleek linear design, departing from the Fronx’s trio of cubes. The taillamps also receive a nip and tuck, although they maintain the signature full-width light bar. A set of 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels round out the Taisor’s treatment.
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Step inside and you’re greeted with dual-tone brown and black upholstery. A nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity takes centre stage on the facia. Other features include automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, and a wireless charging pad.
The Taisor will be offered with a choice of two petrol powerplants – a naturally aspirated 1.2l, four-cylinder unit or a turbocharged 1l, three-cylinder. The former is offered with either a five-speed manual or an optional automatic transmission, and churns out a respectable 67kW and 113N.m of torque. The punchier turbocharged unit develops 73kW and 148N.m of torque, mated to a five-speed manual or an optional six-speed torque converter automatic.
Measuring 3 995mm long, with a wheelbase of 2 520mm and a height of 1 550mm, the Urban Cruiser Taisor is expected to occupy the entry point of Toyota SA Motors’ crossover line-up, slotting in below the likes of the Urban Cruiser and Corolla Cross. Although Toyota’s local arm hasn’t confirmed a local ETA, it’s likely we’ll see the Taisor on our market before the end of the year.
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