Why Should You Buy Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Mild Hybrid Manual? | V3Cars

30 September 2022
By Amit Saraswat
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Toyota have finally revealed the full prices of their first strong hybrid SUV, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder. The Hyryder price range starts from Rs. 10.48 lakh and goes to Rs. 18.99 lakh ex-showroom. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder comes with 2 engine options – a 1.5L strong hybrid that offers a class-leading fuel efficiency of 27.97kmpl and a 1.5L mild hybrid that is already on offer in several Toyota cars. In this article, we help you decide whether you should buy the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Mild Hybrid or Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Mild Hybrid Manual

Here’s Why You Should Buy The Urban Cruiser Hyryder Mild Hybrid Manual

Before moving further into the reasoning behind our recommendation, we are considering that you are confused within the mild-hybrid powertrains and not wanting to stretch your budget for the strong hybrid. The 1.5L normal petrol engine with the manual transmission that is perfectly suited for in-city commutes. Thanks to its relatively shorter gearing, it feels peppy to drive in the city and you can also potter around town in a higher gear.

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If you intend to go on long highway drives, the mild hybrid engine with the manual transmission offers ample performance. As it’s a 4-cylinder engine, it feels very refined for both city and highway commutes. However, if you commute over longer distances regularly, we recommend you pay the extra premium and get the 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

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As we stated earlier, the manual transmission of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder mild hybrid gets short gear ratios. Hence, at a speed of 100kmph, the engine sits just a shade below 3000rpm, which makes it feel strained. As the engine is rotating higher per minute, it also takes a toll on the real-world fuel efficiency. On the other hand, the 6-speed torque converter automatic lets the engine cruise effortlessly at around 2250rpm. Hence, the manual powertrain feels a lot more strained on the highways over the automatic transmission.

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So, if you are considering the Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUV as your next car, we’d advise you to make a list of your priorities before heading to your closest Toyota showroom. If you value fuel efficiency over everything else but don’t want to exceed your budget for the strong hybrid powertrain, then the mild hybrid powertrain with the manual transmission makes a strong case for itself. However, if you plan to drive longer distances, we’d advise you to opt for the mild hybrid powertrain with the automatic transmission.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.