Toyota announces pricing for all-new Urban Cruiser
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Toyota South Africa has announced local pricing for its new Urban Cruiser range.
Basically a rebadged and (lightly) restyled version of the new Suzuki Grand Vitara that was launched on our shores earlier in the week, the second-generation Urban Cruiser is bigger than the outgoing model and consequently offers a roomier cabin with a bit more luggage space. While the Grand Vitara can be ordered as a mild-hybrid, the Urban Cruiser is available exclusively with a 1.5l four-cylinder petrol engine making 77kW and 138Nm of torque — probably to avoid poaching sales from the Corolla Cross Hybrid.
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From launch the new Urban Cruiser is available in two model variants.
Riding on a set of 17-inch steel wheels with aerodynamic plastic covers, the entry-level Xs derivative sports bi-halogen headlamps with LED daytime running lights, colour-coded door handles and powered side mirrors, LED tail light clusters, a shark-fin radio antenna and a roof spoiler. Inside the cabin you will find standard niceties such as a Toyota Display Audio touchscreen infotainment system (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible), reversing camera, push-button start, automatic air conditioning, electric windows, a sliding front armrest, rear air vents and a urethane multifunction steering wheel.
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Standard active safety features include rear park sensors, ABS brakes with EBD, vehicle stability control, hill hold assist and dual front airbags. ISOFIX tethers are also included. Available only with a five-speed manual gearbox, the Urban Cruiser Xs starts at R329,400.
The flagship Xr model benefits from 17-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails and the option of two-tone paint. Cabin upgrades take the form of cruise control, four loudspeakers (the Xs makes do with two) and four extra airbags bringing the total to six. When equipped with a five-speed manual transmission the Urban Cruiser Xr starts at R347,400. Specify the optional four-speed automatic and it will set you back R369,900.
Now available to order at Toyota dealerships nationwide, all new Urban Cruiser models come with a three-year/100,000km warranty and four-service/60,000km service plan.