Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Strong Hybrid: Best of Both Worlds

The Hyryder has a striking stance and a distinctive, sturdy appearance. Its cabin is spacious and equipped with ergonomic seats and many features. With both AT and MT choices, its potent engines—which come in conventional gasoline and full hybrid versions—provide an amazing driving experience and a very high mileage.

4 Things to Know About Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Now gets a revised speedometer across all variants.

The AWD variant is only available with an automatic.

Latest upgrades also include an eight-way electric driver’s seat.

Six airbags are now standard across the range.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Latest Updates

• 9 Apr 2025: Toyota now offers six airbags as standard across all variants of the Hyryder. Earlier, the entry-level variants only got dual airbags.

Urban Cruiser Hyryder Engine Specifications

Positives:

• The 91bhp/122Nm three-cylinder petrol engine works alongside a 79bhp/141Nm electric motor using a lithium-ion battery and an eCVT transmission.
• The hybrid Urban Cruiser Hyryder pulls smoothly from a standstill, thanks to the EV mode.

• The instant response is appreciated when performing quick overtakes at city speeds or when pulling away from traffic at highway speeds.
• It returned 17.7kmpl in the city and an impressive 27.38kmpl on the highway in our fuel efficiency tests.
• There is a smooth transition of power between petrol and electric modes, delivering an effortless driving experience.

• It has adequate overtaking capabilities which are displayed in the 20-80kmph and 40-100kmph roll-on accelerations that took 7.55 and 9.21 sec respectively.

Negatives:

• The acceleration test of 0-100kmph takes 12.4 sec, it does not have the outright power of a diesel or a four-cylinder petrol engine.
• Although the driving experience of this hybrid variant is effortless, it is far from being exciting or engaging.
• The ride quality is harsh over broken roads and it does not feel settled when driving over wavy road surfaces.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Key Specifications:

Urban Cruiser Hyryder Convenience and Technology

Positives:

• A panoramic sunroof along with the ambient lighting feature elevates the Hyryder’s cabin ambience.
• The SmartPlaycast touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility offers connectivity.

• It has a wireless charging pad and USB ports in the front and rear for seamless device connectivity and there are AC vents for the second row too.
• Is equipped with Toyota i-Connect, offering more than 55 connected features including remote engine start and stop, stolen vehicle tracking, and vehicle health monitoring.

• It gets a tilt and telescopic steering adjustment, steering-mounted controls, paddle shifters and a customisable head-up display for driver convenience.
• There are ventilated front seats with artificial leather upholstery which enhance comfort in varying climates.

Negatives:

• The hybrid version’s 225 litres boot space is about 100 litres less than the non-hybrid variants, due to the placement of the hybrid battery pack.

Urban Cruiser Hyryder Safety

Positives:

• It has six airbags (standard), disc brakes on all wheels and ABS with EBD to provide comprehensive occupant safety and optimal braking performance.

• It is available with vehicle stability control and hill hold control to improve drivability on challenging roads and terrain.
• There is a 360-degree camera combined with the rear parking sensors to simplify parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces.
• There are ISOFIX child seat anchors, and the Advanced Body Structure (TECT) claims to absorb impact forces for improved crash safety.

Negatives:

• The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder has not yet received a crash-test rating from the NCAP authorities.
• It lacks adaptive cruise control and other advanced ADAS functions that competitors offer at this price point.

Urban Cruiser Hyryder Exterior and Interior Styling

Positives:

• It has a modern stance due to the sloping roofline effect caused by the sleek roof rails over the blacked-out roof and pillars and the attractive 17-inch alloys.
• There are LED headlamps and DRLs, and a unique crystal acrylic upper grille and wide honeycomb lower grille which gives it a distinctive appearance.

• The unique black and brown interior theme for the hybrid variant feels plush, while the rest of the versions are offered in all-black interiors.
• The ambient lighting, soft-touch panels, and premium stitched upholstery enhance cabin aesthetics.

• It gets a slim black cladding that runs all across the car giving it an unmistakable rugged appearance.

Negatives:

• The fit and finish feel less refined when compared to more premium competitors in the segment.

Toyota Hyryder Mileage