Toyota is working on launching the Maruti’s Fronx under the nameplate, Urban Cruiser Taisor. So, we thought why don’t we compare this Taisor SUV against one of its big rivals in the segment, the Sonet to see just how the Toyota plans to fight big sub 4-meter SUVs like Sonet in the market.
Toyota UC Taisor vs Kia Sonet: Design
Exterior
- Thin LED DRLs, and tri-cube LED headlamps.
- Hyryder-like front fascia, and faux skid plates as bumper.
- Flat Bonnet for improved road visibility, and Coupe Roof lining for design appeal.
- Square-ish Wheel Arches with 16-inch Alloy Wheels.
- The rear gets Y-shape LED Tail-lamps with body creases, and roof spoiler with shark fin antenna on top.
Interior
- 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).
Exterior
- L-Shaped LED DRLs that frames the LED Headlamp unit.
- Carnival-like front fascia with silver finish.
- Horizontally-positioned LED Fog Lamps on the front bumper that are made of faux silver skid plates for front & rear.
- Round wheel arches with 16-inch alloy wheels with Y-curve-ish design.
- The rear gets L-shape Connected LED Tail-lamps with body creases, and roof spoiler with shark fin antenna on top.
- On top part of windscreen, there is camera for ADAS functions.
Interior
- Free-Standing 10.25-inch Infotainment System with thin vertically-positioned AC vents below.
- 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster and in front of it is the 4-spoke steering wheel.
- LCD Screen with Two Buttons for Automatic Climate Control, and dual-tone finish for dashboard.
- Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio with centre armrest & two cupholders in it.
- On top there is single-pane sunroof.
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Toyota UC Taisor vs Kia Sonet: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Toyota UC Taisor | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995 MM | 3995 MM |
| Width | 1765 MM | 1790 MM |
| Height | 1550 MM | 1642 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2520 MM | 2500 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 190 MM | 205 MM |
| Boot Space | 308 L | 382 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L – Petrol 55 L – CNG | 45 L |
- The Toyota UC Taisor and the Kia Sonet has the same length.
- The Sonet is wider by 25 MM over the Taisor.
- The Sonet is taller by 72 MM in Height than the Taisor.
- The UC Taisor Facelift 2520 MM Wheelbase which is 20 MM longer than the Sonet’s.
- The Taisor’s ground clearance is 15 MM lower than the Sonet.
- The Sonet got a bigger Boot Space by 74 Litres over Taisor’s 308 L Boot Space.
- The Sonet has a bigger Petrol Fuel Tank of 45 Litres and while the Taisor has a 37 L Petrol Fuel Tank and CNG Cylinder of 55 L.
Toyota UC Taisor vs Kia Sonet: Engine Options
| Turbo Petrol | Toyota UC Taisor | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 98.69 BHP | 118.41 BHP |
| Torque | 147.6 NM | 172 NM |
| Transmission Type | 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT | 6 Speed IMT, 7 Speed DCT |
- The Sonet has more power and torque output than the Taisor.
- But the Taisor will be more fuel efficient than the Sonet.
| Petrol | Toyota UC Taisor | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 88.50 BHP | 81.80 BHP |
| Torque | 113 NM | 115 NM |
| Transmission Type | 5 Speed MT / AMT | 6 Speed MT |
- The Taisor has slightly more power over the Sonet.
- But the Sonet has slightly more torque output.
- The Taisor gets automatic gearbox while the Sonet doesn’t.
| Diesel | Toyota UC Taisor | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | – | 1493cc |
| Power | – | 113.43 BHP |
| Torque | – | 250 NM |
| Transmission Type | – | 6 Speed MT / AT |
- The Taisor isn’t getting diesel engine anytime soon but the Sonet does have it as option.
Toyota UC Taisor vs Kia Sonet: Features
| Features | Toyota UC Taisor | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Sunroof | – | Single-Pane |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up/down for Driver only | One touch up/down for all windows |
| Seat upholstery | Fabric | Leather |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light | – | Yes |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | – | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Analog | 10.25-inch Digital |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Air Purifier | – | Yes |
| Sound System | 6 Speaker Arkamy’s Sound System | 7-speaker Bose Premium Sound System |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | – | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | – | Yes |
| Traction Modes | – | Yes |
- The Taisor misses out on Drive and Traction Modes, Auto-Dimming IRVM, Air Purifier, Ventilated Seats, Ambient Lights, and Sunroof.
| Safety Features | Toyota UC Taisor | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six airbags |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | 360 Surround View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front and Rear |
| TPMS | – | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | – | Level 1 |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Yes |
| ISOFIX anchorages | Yes | Yes |
- The Taisor misses out on Rear Disc Brakes, ADAS, TPMS, and Front Parking Sensors.
Toyota UC Taisor vs Kia Sonet: Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Toyota UC Taisor | Expected 8 – 14 L |
| Kia Sonet | Rs. 7.99 – Rs. 15.69 L |
The Kia Sonet is priced from Rs. 7.99 Lakh for the entry-level variant, “HTE” and the top trim of the Sonet, “X-Line DCT” is priced at Rs. 15.69 lakh while the Toyota’c UC Taisor is expected to start from Rs. 8 Lakh for the entry-level “G” variant.
As for the warranty period, the Taisor has a warranty period of 3 years/1,00,000 KM that can be extended to 5 years/2,20,000 KM and the Kia is offering 3 years/Unlimited KM warranty period for the Sonet and can be extended up to 5 years/Unlimited KM.
Toyota UC Taisor vs Kia Sonet: Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you’re looking to buy an SUV without wanting to wait for the launch of the UC Taisor, then you should go ahead and buy the Sonet since it has a good engine performance, very fuel efficient, tons of features, great amount of safety techs, and good amount of space for storage and comfort. However, the Taisor is a rebadged Maruti Fronx with same features, comfort, performance, and engine options. So, what are you gonna do?
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