The previous generation Toyota Urban Cruiser sold like hotcakes in the South African market, and the latest generation seeks to do the same as it's improved on all fronts. My colleague Lawrence Minnie had the vehicle on test, and you can read his thoughts here.
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The latest Urban Cruiser is bigger and better in many aspects. Style, safety, convenience, practicality, you name it. Here are the top 3 things you need to know about the Urban Cruiser. This is especially good considering the B-SUV segment is not only ever competitive but also the average car buyer wants something that can take the family around without stress. One of those prominent stress-relieving elements is the low running and maintenance costs, which is huge in this segment and economic climate. With this in mind, which engine is better in the Urban Cruiser, petrol or diesel?
Engine Line-up
Across the Urban Cruiser line-up, you'll find only one engine:
| Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| Engine | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated 4-cylinder Petrol engine |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual / 4-speed Auto |
| Power | 77 kW |
| Torque | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Consumption (Claimed) | 6.1l /100km |
| C02 Emission | 146 g/km |
*Information collated here is from duoporta.co.za, was correct at the time of writing and subject to change at any moment without notice.
Verdict
At the time of writing this article, only the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine was available for the Urban Cruiser range, with no plans for a diesel variant. We believe a diesel variant would complement the Urban Cruiser range nicely with even more fuel savings and a torquey engine to boot. However, this would drive up the purchase price and maintenance costs down along the line. Despite this, the 1.5-litre petrol engine is good on fuel and spritely enough to haul a family with ease. Still, if you're sold on an Urban Cruiser after reading this, you can search AutoTrader for the latest used and new offerings, and you can sell your current car quick and easy using our Instant Offer tool.
