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New Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs 2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyrder: Which is better hybrid SUV?

New Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or 2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder? Which is a better buy for you as a hybrid SUV, which has better mileage, features, and price option? Read more to find out.

New Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs 2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyrder: Which is better hybrid SUV? Image for representation

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota are both going full guns blazing in the Indian market to claim their share in the SUV market with the New Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, respectively. Both the SUVs are identical twins and have been developed under the global partnerships between the brands. To make their claim full-proof, the SUVs will be launched with strong hybrid powertrains, which are new for the Indian market in this segment. Since the SUVs are almost the same in multiple aspects, the similarities of the hybrid cars can have the buyers confused about which one to invest in. To clear all the doubts here, we have everything you need to make a better decision. Here's our New Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs 2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder spec comparison to understand which is the better mid-SUV in India.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: Engine

The most crucial aspect of both cars is their hybrid powertrain. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is expected to have a 1.5L NA petrol motor with a 48V mild-hybrid tech, but going on, the company claims the car will have a price of 27.97 kmpl. Whereas the Urban Cruiser will have a 1.5-liter petrol engine in the Neo Drive grade has Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) technology, and produces 75kW. All-wheel drive (AWD).

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: Price

Right before the launch of the new Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the prices of the SUV leaked online, with reports claiming for it to have a starting price of Rs 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and going up to Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). Since the prices of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder have not been revealed yet, expectations are that the SUV will most probably be costlier than the Grand Vitara in the Indian market.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: Features

Both the hybrid SUVs will come loaded with features. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara will have features like the largest panoramic sunroof, wireless charger, ventilated seats, a 9-inch infotainment system, a fully-digital instrument cluster, and many others. However, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder will have features like 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability control, automatic climate control, 9-inch infotainment touch screen, wireless charger, and Toyota iconnect with 55 plus features and more.