Teasers have hinted at up to date entrance fascia with new grille and LED DRLs

The arrival of Toyota’s model of the Maruti Fronx was first introduced in late 2023 and it’s lastly able to make its world debut on April 3, 2024. Even with its crossover proportions, it marks Toyota’s re-entry into the sub-4 meter SUV section in India. This newest Maruti-based Toyota mannequin could undertake the title “Urban Cruiser Taisor,” a trademark registered beforehand by Toyota.

Exterior Design

While retaining the fundamental physique construction, Toyota will introduce distinctive styling parts to distinguish it from the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. These alterations embody a redesigned grille that includes Toyota badging, tweaked bumpers, distinctive headlights and daytime working lights (DRLs), and tail lamp designs. Shared SUVs between Maruti and Toyota currently have managed to keep up distinct visible identities.

Many of the adjustments above have been affirmed by the most recent teaser from Toyota for this upcoming crossover. It may also be provided in a brand new orange hue, not seen with the Fronx.

Interior Design

While the dashboard format may stay the identical that from the Fronx, Toyota might change the cabin colours. In distinction to the black and burgundy inside of the Maruti mannequin, the Toyota variant may go for a lighter beige-themed inside.

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Expected Features

Maruti Fronx’s cabin picture used for reference functions solely

All options accessible on the Fronx are anticipated to be carried on the Toyota Taisor, together with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, heads-up show, automated local weather management, and cruise management. Safety options are anticipated to incorporate as much as six airbags, ABS with EBD, digital stability program (ESP), hill maintain help, ISOFIX youngster seat anchors, and a 360-degree digital camera.

Same Powertrains

Aligned with earlier Maruti-Toyota collaborations, the Toyota crossover will probably share engines and gearboxes with the Fronx. Expected powertrains embody a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine with 5-speed guide and AMT choices. Additionally, a 1-liter turbo-petrol (Boosterjet) engine producing 100 PS and 148 Nm torque may also be provided, coupled with a 5-speed guide or 6-speed automated transmission. While a CNG variant could possibly be a risk, it is going to probably not be accessible from launch. 

Expected Price and Rivals

Drawing from the costs of the Maruti Fronx, the anticipated Toyota Taisor is anticipated to be between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom). It will probably carry a small premium over comparable variants of the Fronx. 

Aside from the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the Toyota Taisor will rival the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, and the forthcoming Mahindra XUV300.

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