Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor: One-Above-Base ‘S’ Variant Explained IN 10 Images

The newly launched Toyota Taisor, which is a rebadged version of the Maruti Fronx is available in five broad trims: E, S, S+, G and V. In our previous report, we covered the base variant of the Taisor. Today, we will be taking you through the ‘S’ variant which is one above the base ‘E’ variant. 

Design 

Coming to the front end, like the base variant, it gets halogen projector headlights, but misses out on LED DRLs which you get to see on the higher variants. It gets a wide honeycomb mesh grille with chrome highlights. 

In profile, it gets 16-inch steel rims with wheel covers but misses out on alloy wheels which you get to see on the higher variants. That said, it features body-coloured ORVMs and door handles over the base model. However, it misses out on UV-cut window glasses.

At the back, you get to see the shark-fin antenna, roof spoiler and rear defogger, but it misses out on rear wiper and washer. Also, the centre part of the LED strip is not lit, like on the higher variants.

Also read: Toyota Taisor: Here Are The Features That Each Variant Gets

Interior and Features

Coming to the interior of the second from base variant of the Taisor, you are welcomed by the black/maroon colour scheme for the dashboard, which is carried over from the Fronx. The main addition up here over the base model is the presence of a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 

Being a second from base variant, it gets the essential features but misses out on the premium features like wireless phone charger, heads up display, cruise control, rear AC vents and rear parking camera. 

However, you do get the necessary features in the ‘S’ variant like the seven-inch touchscreen system which comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless entry, rear foldable 60:40 seats, all power windows and Auto AC. Apart from this you get voice commands, steering-mounted controls, rear parcel tray, four speakers and anti-theft security system which you don’t get in the base variant.

In terms of safety you get ESP, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, and three-point seat belts for all passengers.It also gets ABS and EBD as standard. However, it misses out on a 360 degree camera setup, 6 airbags which the higher variants get.

Powertrains 

The Taisor ‘S’ variant is powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine which makes 90 PS. The petrol engine is paired with either a five-speed manual or five-speed AMT for you to choose from. It misses out on the CNG engine which the base variant gets. The Taisor also gets a more capable 1-litre turbo-petrol engine starting from the ‘G’ variant.

Price and Rivals 

The second from base ‘S’ variant of the Taisor, is priced at Rs 8.60 lakh (ex-showroom) for the manual variant and Rs 9.13 lakh (ex-showroom) for the AMT variant. 

The Taisor locks horns with the Maruti Fronx, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.