The long-awaited Toyota Taisor, essentially the rebadged Maruti Suzuki Fronx, has finally been launched, with prices ranging between Rs 7.73 lakh and Rs 12.87 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are now open for Rs 11,000, while deliveries are expected to commence soon.
| Toyota Taisor Variants | 1.2L Petrol | 1L Turbo-Petrol |
| E (MT) | Rs 7,73,500 | – |
| E CNG (MT) | Rs 8,51,500 | – |
| S (MT) | Rs 8,59,500 | – |
| S (AMT) | Rs 9,12,500 | – |
| S+ (MT) | Rs 8,99,500 | – |
| S+ (AMT) | Rs 9,52,500 | – |
| G (MT) | – | Rs 10,55,500 |
| G (AT) | – | Rs 11.95,500 |
| V (MT) | – | Rs 11,47,500 (+Rs 16,000 extra for dual-tone) |
| V (AT) | – | Rs 12,87,500 (+Rs 16,000 extra for dual-tone) |
Toyota Taisor – Design and Features
Based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the Toyota Taisor boasts a similar silhouette to the Fronx, featuring brawny hunches and large body cladding, giving it a muscular appeal. However, its front and rear profiles distinguish it from its Maruti counterpart. Having said that, it flaunts Toyota Hyryder-like LED DRLs and a Rumion-styled grille with the main LED headlamps mounted lower on the bumper.
Towards the rear, the crossover features a wrapped-around LED taillight with a connected LED strip and a restyled bumper. It also features newly designed alloys that distinguish itself from its donor model.
Inside, things are largely unchanged, featuring a premium-looking burgundy and black dual-tone theme. Regarding features, it packs all the features of its Suzuki equivalent. The highlights include: –
- LED headlamps
- LED DRLs
- 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple Carplay and Android Auto
- Connected car tech
- Coloured MID
- Wireless charger
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Auto AC
- Rear AC vents
- Cruise control
- Six airbags
- 360-degree camera
- Heads-up display
- Hill Hold Assist
- ESC
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What Powers The Toyota Taisor?
Toyota offers the Urban Cruiser Taisor with both 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1-litre turbocharged petrol engines. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Engine | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol with idle start/stop function | 1-litre Turbo-Petrol with 48V Mild-Hybrid System |
| Max Power | Petrol: 89.73PS CNG: 77.5PS | 100PS |
| Peak Torque | Petrol: 113Nm CNG: 98.5Nm | 147.6Nm |
| Gearbox | Petrol: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT CNG: 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency (Mileage) | Petrol: 21.79kmpl / 22.89kmpl CNG: 28.5 km/kg | 21.5kmpl / 20.1kmpl |
Rivals
In the sub-4m utility segment, the Toyota Taisor can be seen as an alternative to the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Tata Nexon and soon-to-be-facelifted Mahindra XUV300.
