The Toyota Urban Cruiser lands in South African showrooms in March 2021. Here's how much you can expect to pay, plus trim levels and specifications for the new model.

Hard on the heels of the recently-launched Suzuki Vitara Brezza comes the Toyota-badged equivalent. It's called the Toyota Urban Cruiser and yes, it looks like the same situation we had with the Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Starlet. While at first glance there are some visual similarities, the Toyota Urban Cruiser does have a slightly different front end.

Read:Toyota Urban Cruiser (2021) Launch Review

Powering the Toyota Urban Cruiser is a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine. A quick glance at the technical data shows this is the Suzuki-sourced K15B engine, and it produces 77 kW and 138 Nm. Toyota SA is offering the choice of a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speedautomatic transmission. Toyota claims a fuel consumption figure of 6.2 L/100 km. All Urban Cruisers are front-wheel driven.

Toyota is offering the Urban Cruiser in 5 derivatives with 3 levels of trim.All Urban Cruiser models are also equipped with the Toyota Connect telematics system which includes an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot and complimentary 15Gb data. Once linked to their profile, customers can manage their vehicle via the MyToyota App. This intuitive app allows on-demand service bookings, vehicle information and history, tracking data as well as Toyota Connect data recharge services and much more.

Urban Cruiser XI Features

16-inch steel wheelsLED projector headlampsLED daytime running lightsOverhead consoleDisplay audioAndroid Auto/Apple CarplayToyota ConnectSide door mouldings and skid platesPush startRear parking sensorsFlip and fold away rear seats

Urban Cruiser XS Features

16-inch alloy wheelsRoof railsBody-coloured outside door handlesColoured Power+Power fold mirrorsElectric DemisterRear window wiper/washerReverse cameraAuto AirconRear armrestUpper gloveboxDriver seat adjustCup holders x260/40 folding rear seats

Urban Cruiser XR Features

LED fog lmapsAuto headlampsCruise controlAuto rearview mirrorRain sensing wipers12V x2 power socketsFront-rear armrestsLeather steering wheelGlovebox lightCooled gloveboxFront footwell lightLuggage room lampAdditional tweeters

When it comes to safety, the Toyota Urban Cruiser features 2 front airbags and anti-lock brakes with EBD across the range.

We'll have more information when the Toyota Urban Cruiser launches locally during the month of March 2021.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Price in South Africa (March 2021)

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is sold with a 3 years / 100000km warranty and a3 Services / 45 000km servicing plan. Intervals are every12 months or 15 000km.Customers can purchase an additional service plan and warranty options via the 220-strong dealer network.

Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XI Manual R247 900

Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XSManual R267 800

Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS Automatic R289 000

Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR Manual R294 500

Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR Automatic R315 700

Further Reading

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