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Everything that you need to know about the Toyota Urban Cruiser

As one of South Africa's best-selling crossovers, the Urban Cruiser has been a smash hit for Toyota within the local market. Here is everything that you need to know about this compact crossover.

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In this article:

Who is the Toyota Urban Cruiser a good car for?

What is the Toyota Urban Cruiser like to drive?

Tech & spec features in the Toyota Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser price

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Is the Toyota Urban Cruiser a good car? 

With underpinnings shared with the Suzuki Vitara Brezza, India's best-selling crossover, and the fact that the Urban Cruiser is the best-selling compact crossover locally, it is safe to say that it is a very good car indeed.

 

Who is the Toyota Urban Cruiser a good car for?

The Urban Cruiser appeals to a variety of customers, from first-time drivers to young families, to retirees and everyone in-between.

Is the Urban Cruiser a good first car?

With a reasonably low entry-level price, the Urban Cruiser makes for a great first car for those with space requirements.

 

Is the Urban Cruiser a good family car?

The Urban Cruiser is great for young families on a budget who want space, frugality and reasonable safety credentials.

 

Is there an electric Toyota Urban Cruiser?

There are no fully-electric Toyotas in South Africa as of the time of writing.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer's opinion

"The Urban Cruiser is the sort of product that is destined to be a success. With the right badge, a solid platform from a brand with a reputation for reliability that is on parity with Toyota and the simple fact that it is a crossover are key reasons for its near-guaranteed success."

Sean Nurse, AutoTrader

Read the full Toyota Urban Cruiser review here

What does it look like?

 

What is the Urban Cruiser like inside? 

 

Tech features

A three-grade strategy has been adopted, using the now-familiar Toyota grade names Xi, Xs and Xr. The entry-level Xi model features keyless-entry with push start, electric windows all round, air-conditioning, tilt-adjustable steering, power-adjustable mirrors, LED headlamps and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL). Rear Park Distance Control (PDC) offers drivers additional peace of mind.

The aforementioned touchscreen infotainment system features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing users seamless smartphone connectivity. With this functionality, occupants can access and display Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps for navigational duty while also streaming their favourite music from apps such as Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud and JOOX. - Toyota SA

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Urban Cruiser?

The most affordable Urband Cruiser is the Xi, which usually retails for R274 900.

 

How much does the Urban Cruiser cost?

Model Price
Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 Xi R274 900
Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS R294 200
Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS auto R317 500
Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR R323 500
Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR auto R346 700

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Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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