Toyota aspires to position itself firmly with its first-in-class hybrid technology.
The Honda City e:HEV being a sedan, does not appeal to the masses in general, especially in India.
And that gives the Toyota Hyryder an early mover advantage with its SUVish character.
More importantly, its viable all-around capabilities will undoubtedly appeal to the masses to transit toward future-proof mobility before complete electrification.
If launched competitively, it will give tough competition to its well-established rivals and eventually pave the way for a carbon-neutral future.
Toyota has brought its tried-and-tested 1.5-litre engine found in the internationally-sold Yaris hatchback.
The Urban Cruiser Hyryder comes with two driving modes in addition to the normal mode – Eco and Power.