The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Fronx are two of the most popular compact SUVs in the Indian market today. Each compact SUV caters to the everyday customer looking for value, fuel efficiency, and modern technology. Below is a comparison of both vehicles, looking at price, engine, and performance.
Price comparison
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is the more affordable option, priced between ₹7.5 lakh and ₹13.0 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the variant. However, the Toyota compact SUV is a premium vehicle that comes with a price range of ₹11.0 lakh to ₹20.0 lakh (ex-showroom). This price discrepancy is understandable due to the inclusion of the strong hybrid tech and luxurious materials. Consequently, there is less value to those who do not wish to pay for additional money towards hybrid features.
Engine and Performance
The Fronx has two petrol engines available. The first is a 1.2L DualJet with 90 PS and the second is a 1.0L BoosterJet turbo with 100 PS. In either engine, you will have a lively drive thanks to the manual and automatic transmission options. On the other hand, the Hyryder offers a 1.5L petrol engine, mild hybrid, and strong hybrid options, which can produce up to 116 PS of combined power if you opt for the hybrid. If fuel economy is your main concern, you will want to choose the hybrid as it produces excellent fuel economy and is a good choice for a commuter in a city environment, highlighting lower running costs.
Features and Technology
Both SUVs come with loaded features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and six airbags as safety features. That said, the Hyryder takes the advantage with features such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, which fall under the standard feature category and also under Toyota's hybrid powertrain technology.