The all new Toyota SA Urban Cruiser

By Phillip S Maboya 

The Toyota Urban Cruiser was first launched in South Africa in 2021. Most people including myself, used to complain about the car looking very similar with the Suzuki Brezza and this was because the Urban Cruiser was developed by Suzuki but built by Toyota and that it why they had the same Design. But now, Toyota decided to go back to the drawing board and came back with the all new stunning 2023 Urban Cruiser.

FRONT/SIDE VIEW

INTERIOR 1

INTERIOR 2

TRUNK

REAR/SIDE VIEW

Photos by Rebaneilwe Semakane & Khulekani on Wheels via Facebook

UPDATED IN WHAT WAY?

There are major changes that were made to the new Toyota Urban Cruiser 2023.

The Exterior: The is a design change that comes with 17" wheels

Front:

New headlights, clamshell bonnet, new grille, and lower air dam design up front. 

Rear:

The badging has been changed up, new LED rear light and a roof spoiler.

The Interior: The moment you step into the car you will that there were major changes to the interior and they just reveal themselves. The entire cabin has received a makeover with cloth seating, soft-touch survfaces, 7" touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple Car Play and a new set of analogue gauges with TFT screen. 

The vehicle is now available in seven exciting colors and can now be had in bi-tone arrangement with a black roof.

DRIVING THE URBAN CRUISER

The Engine: The drive power hasn't changed much. You still get 77kW and 187Nm to propel you forward but you now have a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic (XR derivative only) 

Fuel Economy: The fuel tank capacity of Toyota Urban Cruiser is 48 Litres, with a claimed fuel consumption of 6.1 litres per 100 km, regardless of the specified transmission.

WHAT WILL IT COST? 

Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS MT	R 329 400
Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR MT	R 347 400
Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR AT	R 369 900

WHAT IS IT COMPETING WITH?

The Toyota Urban Cruiser 2023 is competing with the likes of: Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and Kia Sonet.

All Urban Cruiser models are now sold with a longer Service Plan of 4 years/60 000km service plan. A 3-year/100 000 km warranty is also provided. Service intervals are pegged at 12 months/15 000 km. Customers can purchase an additional service plan and warranty options via the extensive 220-strong dealer network.

Tags: Toyota SA, Toyota Urban Cruiser 2023

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