* Distinctive new model in a growing market segment
* Targeting customers with active lifestyles
* Distinctive design – rugged exterior, refined interior
* Compact, urban-friendly dimensions
* Class-leading CO2 emissions with no-compromise driving dynamics
Compact, urban-friendly dimensions
Urban Cruiser is 3,930mm long, 1,725mm wide and 1,525mm tall (1,540 with AWD). These dimensions make it ideal for city streets, but in spite of its compact size, its long, 2,460mm wheelbase means there is plenty of room for five on board and ample luggage space.
Driving performance is agile, stable and firmly balanced, qualities that are further improved in the 1.4 D-4D model with AWD.
Class-leading CO2 emissions with no-compromise driving dynamics
The application of Toyota Optimal Drive technology enables Urban Cruiser to meet the growing demand for socially responsible vehicles. With CO2 emissions that fall within the 130g/km threshold, it responds to the introduction of emissions-based vehicle taxation, yet still provides a dynamic, enjoyable driving experience both around town and out on the open road.
Urban Cruiser is available with a choice of two highly efficient new engines: a 100bhp (101 DIN hp) 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine with Stop & Start technology and an 89bhp (90 DIN hp) 1.4-litre D-4D diesel. The latter is available in the UK exclusively with an AWD powertrain, producing CO2 emissions of 130g/km – the world's lowest level for any all-wheel driven passenger car. Urban Cruiser 1.33 Stop & Start produces CO2 emissions of ?129g/km.
Design
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Rugged styling in the Toyota all-road vehicle tradition
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Aerodynamically efficient, Cd 0.315
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High quality interior styled at Toyota's ED2 European design studio
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Spacious, flexible and practical
Powertains
* Toyota Optimal Drive technology gives more power with lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
* New 100bhp (101 DIN hp) 1.3 Dual VVT-i petrol engine with Stop & Start system
* Revised 89bhp (90 DIN hp) 1.4-litre D-4D diesel
* 1.4 D-4D AWD has world's lowest AWD passenger car CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
* New six-speed manual transmission
New Urban Cruiser benefits from Toyota Optimal Drive technology, a range of powertrain innovations that strengthens Toyota's position as a leader in environmental responsibility and sustainable mobility, and is fundamental to it achieving a whole-fleet CO2 average below 140g/km.
Toyota Optimal Drive showcases wide-ranging, advanced technologies that are designed to achieve the best balance of performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low emissions. These focus on three key aspects of powertrain development: reduction of weight, reduction of mechanical losses and maximisation of combustion efficiency.
New Toyota Optimal Drive 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine
Toyota's new 1.33-litre petrol engine features Stop & Start technology and Dual VVT-i variable valve timing, and operates at a remarkably high 11.5:1 compression ratio. It generates 100bhp (101 DIN hp) at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 132Nm at 3,800rpm. Excellent dynamic performance is matched by combined cycle fuel consumption of 51.4mpg and 129g/km CO2 emissions.
The engine's design benefits from Toyota's extensive motor sport experience in being exceptionally lightweight and compact, with a small bore and long stroke, giving a very high power to weight ratio. It features a resin-type cylinder head cover and intake manifold, and an intake channel that has been streamlined to optimise airflow and thus improve combustion efficiency.
Dual VVT-i helps boost response across the entire rev range by varying the air-fuel intake and exhaust valve timing to suit conditions at any given time. As well as improving torque at low and medium engine speeds, the system also reduces emissions and contributes to better fuel efficiency.
New six-speed manual transmission
Both engines use a new six-speed transmission, which also benefits from the application of Toyota Optimal Drive technology. Gear changes are quiet and smooth and a wide sixth gear ratio helps the powertrain achieve world-class levels of efficiency and fuel economy.
Driving Dynamics
* Active Torque Control AWD
* MacPherson strut front suspension, rear torsion beam
* Fuel-efficient Electric Power Steering (EPS)
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