The Maruti Fronx-based Toyota SUV will get each naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engine choices

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• It is but to be formally revealed, however we count on design adjustments to the entrance finish for differentiation from the Fronx.

• Features will embody a 9-inch touchscreen, computerized local weather management, a heads-up show, and a 360-degree digicam.

• It will grow to be the sixth shared product between Toyota and Maruti Suzuki to be bought in India.

• Expected to be priced between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Toyota Taisor is all set to enter the Indian market because the Japanese carmaker has confirmed that the Maruti Fronx based mostly crossover SUV will likely be launched on April 3. The rebadged model of the Fronx will include the identical engine choices and options, however with a barely totally different design to distinguish it from the Fronx. Here is what all will likely be on supply.

Powertrains

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Like different Maruti–Toyota shared merchandise, the engine and transmission choices would be the similar because the Fronx. The Taisor will get a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (90 PS/113 Nm) which will likely be paired with both a 5-speed handbook transmission or a 5-speed AMT. It can even include the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine (100 PS/148 Nm) which is able to get the choice of a 5-speed handbook and a 6-speed computerized transmission. This is also the primary Toyota-badged mass-market turbo-petrol providing in India

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The Fronx additionally comes with the choice of a CNG powertrain with its 1.2-litre petrol engine, and we count on Toyota to supply the identical. But, it’s unlikely that the CNG powertrain will likely be accessible at launch; and Toyota may add this powertrain someday sooner or later.

Features & Safety

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Here as nicely, the Taisor will get every little thing that you just get on the Fronx. Its options listing will comprise of a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wi-fi Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, a heads-up show, computerized local weather management, and cruise management.

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In phrases of security, it would supply as much as 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, digital stability program (ESP), hill maintain help, ISOFIX youngster seat anchors, and a 360-degree digicam. However, the cabin is anticipated to be differentiated not solely by the badges, but in addition by way of the color scheme. The Toyota model is more likely to function a lighter inside in comparison with the black and burgundy seen within the Maruti mannequin.

Price & Rivals

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Given the worth of the Maruti Fronx, we count on the Toyota Taisior will likely be priced between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom). Its variants might carry a slight premium over their Maruti-badged counterparts. Given that Toyota doesn’t at the moment compete within the sub-4m SUV section, this crossover can even be a rival to the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Mahindra XUV300.

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