Toyota unveiled the new Urban Cruiser Taisor yesterday, and it looks fantastic. Even though it’s based on the Maruti Fronx, it still impresses. Let’s compare it to the Hyundai i20 to see its features and capabilities.
Toyota UC Taisor vs Hyundai i20: Design
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Exterior –
- Front Grille is inspired from the Rumion, and faux skid plates both front and rear.
- Dual L-shape LED DRLs connected by chrome bar and tri-cube LED Headlamps.
- Sporty 16-inch alloy wheels with Square-ish Wheel arches.
- Coupe-roofline for design appeal with non-functional roof rails on top.
- Rear gets flat C-shape connected LED Tail-lamps with body creases, roof spoiler with shark fin antenna on top.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Interiors –
- Free-Standing 9-inch Infotainment System with thin AC vents below.
- Analog Instrument Cluster with a 3.2-inch TFT display for vehicle information and in front of it is the 4-spoke steering wheel.
- LCD Screen with Two Buttons for Automatic Climate Control.
- The Dashboard gets Dual-tone theme with silver plastic elements covering the whole dashboard.
- Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio with centre armrest.
- Just above the instrument cluster, the SUV has Heads-up Display (HUD).
Hyundai i20 Exterior –
- Gets new L-shape LED DRLs within the sharper looking LED headlamps unit.
- Front Grille has square-shape pattern and at the chin of the bonnet, there is 2D Hyundai Logo.
- New Alloy Wheel design and chrome on door handles.
- Rear gets Z-shaped LED Tail-lamps; and the bumpers both front and rear are updated.
Hyundai i20 Interiors –
- Gets Digital Instrument Cluster and 10.25-inch Infotainment System.
- Dual-tone theme for the dashboard while having ambient blue light top of wireless charging pad.
- New Black Upholstery for the cabin.
- The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio.
- On top it has single-pane sunroof.
- Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio.
- Dual-tone for the cabin.
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Toyota UC Taisor vs Hyundai i20: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Toyota UC Taisor | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995 MM | 3990 MM |
| Width | 1765 MM | 1775 MM |
| Height | 1550 MM | 1505 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2520 MM | 2580 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 190 MM | 170 MM |
| Turning Radius | 4.9 M | 5.2 M |
| Boot Space | 308 L | 311 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L – Petrol 55 L – CNG | 37 L |
| Kerb Weight | 965 – 1060 KG | 1018 – 1042 KG |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1450 – 1480 KG | 1430 – 1480 KG |
- Toyota Taisor is longer by 5 MM in length compared to i20.
- Hyundai i20 is wider by 10 MM.
- The Taisor is taller in height by 45 MM.
- The Taisor has a high ground clearance by 20 MM.
- The Taisor has a shorter turning radius of 4.9 M.
- The i20 has a slightly bigger boot space by 3 Litres.
- The i20 and Taisor has the same 37 L Fuel Tank while the Taisor also gets 55 L CNG Cylinder which i20 doesn’t.
Toyota UC Taisor vs Hyundai i20: Engine Specs
| Turbo Petrol | Toyota UC Taisor | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo | – |
| Drivetrain | FWD | – |
| Power | 98.69 BHP | – |
| Torque | 147.6 NM | – |
| Transmission Type | 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 21.5 KMPL – MT 20.01 KMPL – AT | – |
- Hyundai doesn’t offer a turbo petrol engine with the standard i20; although it’s available with the i20 N-Line.
| Petrol | Toyota UC Taisor | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Kappa Engine |
| Drivetype | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 88.50 BHP | 81.80 BHP |
| Torque | 113 NM | 114.74 NM |
| Transmission | 5 Speed MT / AMT | 5 Speed MT, 7 Speed IVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 21.79 KMPL – MT 22.89 KMPL – AMT | 19.65 KMPL – MT 20.35 KMPL – IVT |
- The new Taisor has higher power output over the i20.
- The i20 has higher torque output over the new Taisor.
- Although the Taisor has the higher mileage over the i20.
| CNG | Toyota UC Taisor | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol | – |
| Drivetrain | FWD | – |
| Power | 88.50 BHP | – |
| Torque | 113 NM | – |
| Transmission Type | 5 Speed MT | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 28.51 KM/KG | – |
- Hyundai doesn’t offer the CNG Option with the i20.
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Toyota UC Taisor vs Hyundai i20: Features
| Features | Toyota UC Taisor | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED Multi-Reflector | LED Multi-Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Auto Power Window | One Touch Up/Down for Driver only | One Touch Up/Down for Driver only |
| Seat upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Analog | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
| Voice Commands | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 6 Speaker Arkamy’s Sound System | 7 Speakers Bose Sound System |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | – | Single-Pane |
| Drive Modes | – | 2 [Normal and Sports] |
| Ambient Lights | – | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
- The Toyota UC Taisor misses out on Single-Pane Sunroof, 7 Speakers Sound System, Drive Modes, Bigger Infotainment System, Digital Instrument Cluster, and Ambient Lights.
| Safety Features | Toyota UC Taisor | Hyundai i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six Airbags |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | Reverse Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Heads-up Display (HUD) | Yes | – |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | – | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
| ISOFIX anchorages | Yes | Yes |
- The Toyota UC Taisor misses out on Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
- The Hyundai i20 misses out on 360 Surround View Camera, and Heads-up Display (HUD).
Toyota UC Taisor vs Hyundai i20: Price and Warranty
| Models | Price [ex-showroom] |
|---|---|
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor | Rs. 7.73 – Rs. 12.87 L |
| Hyundai i20 | Rs. 7.04 – Rs. 11.21 L |
- Toyota UC Taisor starts from Rs. 7.73 Lakh for the entry-level variant, “E Manual (MT)” and Rs. 12.87 Lakh for the top variant, “V Turbo Petrol Automatic (AT).”
- Hyundai i20 starts from Rs. 7.04 Lakh for the entry-level “Era Manual (MT)” variant and Rs. 11.21 Lakh for the top variant, “Asta (O) IVT.”
- As you can notice, the base variant price difference is Rs. 69,000 between both with Taisor the expensive one.
- However, the top variant price difference is Rs. 1.66 Lakh between both with the Taisor being the expensive i20.
| Models | Standard Warranty | Extended Warranty Upto |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor | 3 Years / 1,00,000 KM | 5 Years / 2,20,000 KM |
| Hyundai i20 | 3 Years / Unlimited KM | 7 Years / 1,00,000 KM |
- Hyundai offers a better Warranty Coverage compared to Toyota.
Toyota UC Taisor vs Hyundai i20: Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which car depends totally on you, however, if you ask us, the i20 is a really good choice given it’s very affordable compared to Taisor, great fuel efficiency, good features and tech, good and efficient performance, and great space and comfort. The Toyota UC Taisor on the other hand is a good-looking SUV with some great features that i20 doesn’t have. Moreover, it’s highly efficient, roomy, and spacious. You can choose either one of them, it won’t be a bad decision. So, what are you going to do?
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