Toyota Hyryder : In a field that’s crowded with compact SUVs, Toyota’s Urban Cruiser Hyryder is designed to be a little different — by offering strong hybrid tech in a segment dominated by traditional petrol engines.
Co-created with Maruti Suzuki, the Hyryder combines fuel efficiency, comfort, and contemporary features, thus being an unrivalled value-proposition for Indian buyers.
Here’s a closer look at what the Toyota Hyryder offers — and how well it lives up to the hybrid promise.
Toyota Hyryder Design -Subtle sophistication with a sporty edge
Looks The Toyota Hyryder looks badass with that beefy touch but also have a sense of class to it. At the biz, the gloss black grille and split LED DRLs, along with the chrome strip give it a follow-me face.
It looks broad and planted with a muscular bonnet, squared-off wheel arches and 17-inch alloys.
The rear end is equally neat and tidy, its C-shaped LED tail-lamps and simple badging molding nicely to Audi’s design script.
In its entirety, the Hyryder upholds Toyota’s pure design DNA, with a youthful urban style.
You can get the car in dual-tone and monotone, so there’s a decent spread for all types of buyer — they range from the family-focused to the style-conscious.
Inside: It works, It’s comfy, It’s plush
Hop inside and the cabin greets you with a sensibly-designed dashboard, soft-touch materials and higher trims get leather inserts. The two-tone black and brown colour colour scheme (on some trims) gives a more upmarket feel.
Front and rear space is generous, and headroom and legroom are more than sufficient for all occupants.
Boot capacity here is about 373 liters and in the hybrid variant — a good number but not class leading, largely on account of the placement of the battery. But it’s plenty big for weekend travel, or daily grocery runs.
Powertrain: Hybrid Tech That’s Actually Good To Use
The Hyryder is available with two different power plants:
1.5L TNGA robust hybrid system (Toyota’s own) – Driven by a petrol engine and an electric motor, the e-CVT automatic marries the two together.
This isn’t about speed, but about smooth and silent driving, and the sparing use of fuel. It is capable on pure electric mode at low speeds so is suited to city use.
1.5L mild-hybrid (from Maruti) – Has a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. It’s less expensive, but it’s less of a full hybrid experience.
The headline is the claimed mileage of 27+ km/l for the two bambi-powered strong hybrid variant — in the real world, you’d still get 18–22 km/l which is great for an SUV of this size.
Ride and Handling: City-Ready With a Soft Edge
Ride comfort, the Hyryder’s suspension is tuned here. It soaks up potholes nicely and provides a cushy ride, particularly at low to medium speeds. It has a light steering action that makes parking and city driving easy, but scrubs off feedback at speed.
The hybrid system contributes a level of sophistication seldom found in this price range — acceleration is linear, and engine noise is subdued. The car is stable on the highway though it’s obviously tuned more for economy than performance.
Features: Loaded From the Beginning
High-end Hyryder models have:
Panoramic sunroof
9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity
Digital instrument cluster
Cruise control
360-degree camera
Automatic climate control
Ventilated seats
Rear AC vents
Safety feature comprise of 6 airbags, ABS with EBD,ESC, hill hold, TPMS, ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Great fuel economy (especially the hybrid model.
The drive quality was smooth and well-done
Premium interior and useful features
Silent and effortless urban driving.
Toyota’s known service reliability
Cons:
Cramped space in Hybrid trim
Performance not thrilling for performance enthusiasts Read More…
A little pricey compared to competitors
No diesel option
Rear seat under thigh support could have been better
Toyota Hyryder The Takeaway A Wise Move for City Dwellers
What lies beneath The Toyota Hyryder isn’t just another small SUV. It brings serious hybrid technology to a wider mainstream audience,with tangible benefits in real-world fuel savings and driving comfort.
It might not be the most engaging to drive, but it’s a smart buy for those who value efficiency, reliability, and peace of mind.
THE GOOD WAY: If you are in the market for a modern, future-focused SUV that brings city style to every mile and helps reduce your footprint on the planet, it’s difficult to overlook the Hyryder.