Toyota India has upgraded its mid-size SUV Urban Cruiser Hyryder with the Tech Package. Launched at Rs 29,499, it is available with all the variants of the vehicle. It brings added features over the standard version and the safety kit, which are generally picked out from the brand's official accessories list.
The Tech Package enhances each variant's features by introducing a customizable ambient lighting system, a front dashcam, and a head-up display (HUD). Notably, the top-end Hyryder V variants already come equipped with an HUD and multi-color ambient lighting.
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In addition to these features, the Hyryder Tech Package maintains the same specifications as the standard model and is available with petrol, hybrid, and CNG powertrains. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is offered on the petrol variant. The vehicle shares its engine options with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Victoris.
The Toyota Hyryder is powered by a 1.5-liter engine that delivers 92 hp and 122 Nm of torque, paired with an eCVT gearbox. An electric motor producing 79 hp and 141 Nm of torque is combined with this engine, resulting in a total output of 114 hp. The strong hybrid system includes a 177.6V lithium-ion battery, with Toyota claiming a fuel efficiency of 27.97 kmpl for this powertrain.
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Additionally, the Hyryder features a mild-hybrid powertrain sourced from Maruti Suzuki. This setup uses the same 1.5-liter engine that generates 103 hp and 137 Nm of torque, and it can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The mild-hybrid engine, when paired with the 5-speed manual, offers AWD as an option.
The addition of the Tech Package increases the cost of the Hyryder by Rs 29,499, bringing the starting price for the Hyryder Tech Package to Rs 11.24 lakh and ranging up to Rs 20.05 lakh. CNG versions are priced between Rs 13.62 lakh and Rs 15.58 lakh, while AWD variants are priced from Rs 18.58 lakh to Rs 18.7 lakh.
In the Indian market, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder competes against models like Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, and others in the same segment.
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