Toyota Reveals Suzuki Fronx-based Urban Cruiser Taisor

Toyota has lifted the covers off its latest Sukuzi co-developed model in the guise the Urban Cruiser Taisor.  Here’s what we know about the new model so far.

Taisor

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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 sporting 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 treatment.

Related: Review: Suzuki Fronx

Step inside, and you’re greeted with dual-tone brown and black upholstery, and a 9-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 1.2-litre, four-cylinder unit or turbocharged 1.0-litre, three-cylinder. The former is offered with either a 5-speed manual or an optional automatic transmission, and churns out a respectable 67 kW and 113 N.m of torque. The punchier turbocharged unit develops 73 kW and 148 N.m of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual or an optional 6-speed torque converter automatic.

Measuring 3 995 mm long, with a wheelbase of 2 520 mm and a height of 1 550 mm, 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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