Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.33 VVT-i 2WD
Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.33 VVT-i 2WD
What is it?
AN eco-friendly Yaris-based cross-over with mini-SUV looks but MPV flexibility. The Urban Cruiser comes in two forms – a 1.33-litre front-wheel drive petrol; and a 1.4-litre D4-D 4×4 diesel. Tested here in petrol trim.
What’s hot?
- Chunky shape looks great and does so without being aggressive
- Cabin boasts a sliding rear bench…
- …which also folds flat in one movement
- Big boot
- Dash gets a neat circular rev counter
- Tiny petrol engine is smooth and nippy in town
- Precise six-speed manual gearbox
- Start-stop means 51.4mpg and 129g/km of CO2
- Build quality is superb throughout
What’s not?
- Ride is bouncy
- Practical but not as big as a Nissan Note or a Citroen C3 Picasso
- Only big enough for small adults in the back
- Lacks punch on the motorway
- Steering lacks feel, not much fun to drive
- Not cheap
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 14,520 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 260 (CH)/£299 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 15% |
| Monthly BiK: | 36 (20%)/£72 (40%) |
| Engine: | 1.33-litre 4-cyl |
| CO2 Emissions: | 129g/km |
| Power/torque: | 100bhp/98lb ft |
| Economy: | 51.4mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
