Get ready! Fortuner manufacturing company will launch not 1 or 2 but 15 new cars.

Get ready! Fortuner manufacturing company will launch not 1 or 2 but 15 new cars.

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Toyota will launch 15 new vehicles in India by 2030, which include electric and hybrid models like Urban Cruiser BEV, new Hilux, Fortuner and Land Cruiser Prado.

New Delhi. Toyota is preparing to strengthen its presence in India and under this the company is planning to launch about 15 new vehicles by 2030. The next phase of this expansion may start from 2026, in which many SUVs, electric models and updated vehicles will be brought for the Indian market. Let us know about these vehicles in detail.

Toyota's electric range
Toyota's electric range will start with the Urban Cruiser BEV. This five-seater vehicle was introduced globally some time ago. It will be based on the platform and battery technology of Maruti Suzuki E Vitara, which will be launched in the market next month. This model of Toyota will give a driving range of more than 500 kilometers and it will also have many advanced features.

Urban Cruiser Highrider
Along with this, Toyota is also preparing to update its popular midsize SUV Urban Cruiser Highrider. Its mid-cycle refresh may come next year, in which mainly design changes and new features will be added. Major changes can also be seen in the cabin, in which Level 2 ADAS feature can be included. The existing 1.5 liter mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid petrol engines will remain the same as before. The impact of Toyota's global developments will also be visible on India's plans. The recently introduced new Hilux is in the news for its powerful design and modern features. Built on Toyota's “Tough and Agile” design philosophy, this vehicle is inspired by the Land Cruiser family. It has been given a higher stance, wide front and slim headlamps. It is expected that these design elements will also be seen in the next generation Fortuner.

new hilux
What further strengthens this possibility are the powertrain options available in the new Hilux, which include petrol, diesel, 48V mild-hybrid and fully electric variants. This may also open up many drivetrain options for the future Fortuner. Toyota may bring the new Hilux to India next year, while the new generation Fortuner may also arrive during the same period.

land cruiser prado
Toyota is also considering launching its premium SUV Land Cruiser Prado in India. It is expected that this vehicle will arrive as a CBU import next year. This large SUV is built on the TNGA-F ladder-frame platform and has a hybrid system consisting of a 2.4 liter turbocharged petrol engine with a 1.87 kWh battery and electric motor.

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Urban Cruiser Taisor nameplate trademarked in India. Is this Toyota’s Fronx-based SUV?

Urban Cruiser Taisor nameplate trademarked in India. Is this Toyota’s Fronx-based SUV?

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has trademarked the ‘Urban Cruiser Taisor’ nameplate in India and it’s quite likely that this will be the name of the automaker’s upcoming subcompact SUV. The automaker exited the subcompact SUV space with the discontinuation of the Urban Cruiser (badge-engineered Vitara Brezza) and will re-enter with another badge-engineered Maruti, the Fronx. This is expected to be the brand’s next launch after the Toyota Rumion.

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor
| Updated on: 11 Aug 2023, 12:20 PM

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor name has been trademarked, which stems the possibility of a new subcompact SUV based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx shares its underpinnings with the new generation Baleno but gets a more butch look inspired by the Grand Vitara. It won’t be surprising if Toyota opts for a styling similar to its Urban Cruiser Hyryder. What we do know is that the Fronx and the upcoming Taisor are likely to share most components, as badge-engineered models tend to be. Expect to see a revised grille, tailgate, bumpers, and new alloys among subtle styling updates to make it visually different from the Maruti Suzuki Fronx.

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The 1.2-litre NA petrol is the more popular option on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. It needs to be seen if the Toyota Taisor gets the turbo petrol too
The 1.2-litre NA petrol is the more popular option on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. It needs to be seen if the Toyota Taisor gets the turbo petrol too (HT Auto/Sabyasachi Dasgupta)

The cabin will largely retain the same design and equipment levels with minor tweaks including new upholstery, colours and more. The Fronx is fairly loaded with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, wireless charging and more.

The Fronx is offered with two engine options including the 1.0-litre BoosterJet turbo petrol with 99 bhp and 147 Nm of peak torque, as well as the more popular 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol with 88 bhp. It’s unclear as to which engine option will be offered on Taisor. Both engines are paired with a 5-speed manual. Automatic transmission options include a 6-speed torque converter on the turbo petrol, whereas the 1.2 NA uses a more cost-effective 5-speed AMT.

Watch: Maruti Suzuki Fronx SUV: First Drive Review

If Toyota opts to retail the turbo petrol engine, it will be a first for the automaker in India. That said, a CNG variant is also likely to join the stable considering it’s already available on the Fronx. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is expected to arrive around the festive period this year. But before that, the automaker is gearing up to introduce the Rumion, which is another badge-engineered offering based on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The company will also begin deliveries of the Vellfire from November onwards.

First Published Date: 11 Aug 2023, 12:20 PM IST


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