Suzuki Grand Vitara (2022)

For the other Vitara models, see Suzuki Vitara.

For the other Toyota models using the "Urban Cruiser" nameplate, see Toyota Urban Cruiser.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder are subcompact crossover SUVs (B-segment)^[3] developed by Suzuki and produced by Toyota in India since 2022.^[4][5] The Urban Cruiser Hyryder was released in July 2022 in India ahead of the Grand Vitara. It is available with a range of mild and strong hybrid petrol powertrains. The Grand Vitara replaced the S-Cross in India, while the Urban Cruiser Hyryder indirectly replaced the smaller Urban Cruiser, a rebadged Vitara Brezza. In January 2023, the Toyota-badged model was released as the Toyota Urban Cruiser in South Africa,^[6] and on April 2023 in the Middle East as the Urban Cruiser nameplate.

Suzuki Grand Vitara (YM)
2022 Suzuki Grand Vitara Zeta Smart Hybrid (India)
Overview
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder (India) Toyota Urban Cruiser (Africa and Middle East)
Production	2022–present
Assembly	India: Bidadi, Karnataka (TKM)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (mild hybrid)
Platform	Suzuki Global C platform^[1]
Related	Suzuki SX4 S-Cross Suzuki Vitara (LY) Suzuki Brezza
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1462 cc K15B I4^[2] 1462 cc K15C I4 mild hybrid Petrol/CNG: 1462 cc K15C I4 (India) Petrol hybrid: 1490 cc Toyota M15D-FXE I3
Electric motor	Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) (mild hybrid) 59 kW (79 hp; 80 PS) 1NM AC synchronous (strong hybrid)
Power output	77 kW (103 hp; 105 PS) (K15B) 76 kW (102 hp; 103 PS) (K15C) 65 kW (87 hp; 88 PS) (K15C CNG); 74 kW (99 hp; 101 PS) (CNG model when in petrol mode) 68 kW (91 hp; 92 PS) (M15D-FXE, petrol engine only); 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS) (M15D-FXE, combined system output)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic (mild hybrid) e-Drive eCVT (strong hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild hybrid (Smart Hybrid) Power-split hybrid
Battery	48 V lithium-ion (mild hybrid) 177.6 V lithium-ion (strong hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	4,345–4,365 mm (171.1–171.9 in)
Width	1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Height	1,635–1,645 mm (64.4–64.8 in)
Kerb weight	1,150–1,275 kg (2,535–2,811 lb) (mild hybrid) 1,240–1,245 kg (2,734–2,745 lb) (CNG) 1,270–1,310 kg (2,800–2,888 lb) (strong hybrid)
Chronology
Predecessor	Suzuki S-Cross (India) Toyota Urban Cruiser (2020) (Urban Cruiser, Africa)

Overview

Before the launch of Grand Vitara, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder was released first in India on 1 July 2022.^[7] The Grand Vitara followed later on 20 July. The vehicle was developed by Suzuki using the Global C platform shared with the SX4 S-Cross and the Vitara.

The mild hybrid model, marketed as "Smart Hybrid" by Suzuki and "NeoDrive" by Toyota, uses Suzuki's 1.5-liter K15C four-cylinder engine and the Smart Hybrid system developed by Suzuki. For the strong hybrid model, Suzuki incorporated the Toyota Hybrid System to the vehicle (marketed as "Intelligent Electric Hybrid" by Suzuki), which includes Toyota's 1.5-liter M15D-FXE three-cylinder engine similar to the XP210 series Toyota Yaris / Yaris Cross. This version is only available in India. Both engines met the Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission standards.

Production of both models started in August 2022 at Toyota Kirloskar Motor's second plant in Bidadi, while sales began in India in September.^[8] The planned monthly production of both models is targeted at 18,000 to 19,000 units, with the Grand Vitara contributing 13,000 units.^[9] Exports to African markets started in 2023.^[5][10] In 2022, the vehicle contains 90 percent Indian parts.^[11]

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Markets

India

In India, grade levels available for the Grand Vitara are Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha for mild hybrid models, and Zeta+ and Alpha+ for strong hybrid models. An all-wheel drive model marketed as AllGrip is available for the Alpha grade with manual transmission. The model is exclusively available at the Nexa dealership chain reserved for high-end Maruti Suzuki models.^[12]

In January 2023, the CNG version of the K15C engine was introduced for the Grand Vitara.^[13] The CNG model is only available for Delta and Zeta grades with single manual transmission option.

For the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, grade levels available in India are E, S, G, and V, with the former only available as a mild hybrid.^[14] An all-wheel-drive model is offered for the V mild hybrid grade with manual transmission.^[15] CNG models went on sale in January 2023 for S and G grades with manual transmission.^[16]

Indonesia

The Grand Vitara was revealed for the Indonesian market at the 30th Indonesia International Motor Show on 16 February 2023,^[17] and launched at the 2nd Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week on 10 March.^[18][19] It is only available as mild hybrid models powered by 1.5-litre K15C engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and is available in GL and GX grade levels.

GCC

The Grand Vitara for the GCC markets was unveiled on 1 April 2023. It is only available as the mild hybrid powered by a 1.5-litre K15C engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and is available in GL and GLX grade levels.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser was unveiled on 30 April 2023. It is only available as the mild hybrid powered by a 1.5-litre K15C engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and is available in GL and GLX grade levels.

South Africa

The Grand Vitara went on sale in South Africa on 19 April 2023, after being introduced in August 2022.^[20] Available grade levels are GL, GLX, and GLX AllGrip. The latter is equipped with a 1.5-litre K15C mild hybrid powertrain with 6-speed automatic transmission, while the front-wheel drive model is powered with a 1.5-litre K15B engine paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission.^[21]

The Toyota Urban Cruiser went on sale in the country on 22 April 2023. Available grade levels are Xs and XR, which are powered by a 1.5-litre K15B engine paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission with no hybrid powertrain options. It is positioned below the locally produced Corolla Cross.^[22]

Reception

In their review of the Grand Vitara Hybrid, Autocar India praised the vehicle's styling, and optional four-wheel drive system, and described the Toyota-engineered strong hybrid system as "exceptional". However, the publication made note of the limited boot space and a lack of "punch" in performance for the strong hybrid model.^[23] According to Evo India, the ride quality of the Grand Vitara is "so sorted" due to its suspension tuning being "is just right for our (Indian) roads", while commenting about its lack of horsepower.^[24]

Sales

Year	India
	Suzuki	Toyota
2022	23,425^[25]	11,864^[25]

References

1. Raja, Ben (1 July 2022). "Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Makes Global Debut, Bookings Open". MotorBeam. India: MotorBeam Digital. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
2. Taylor, David (19 April 2023). "Suzuki Grand Vitara (2023) Price & Specs". Cars.co.za. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
3. HT Auto Desk (1 July 2022). "Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder bookings open in India, available at ₹25,000". Hindustan Times Auto News. India: Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 July 2022. With this, Toyota forays into the B-SUV segment.
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5. "Toyota and Suzuki to Deepen Collaboration in the Fields of Development and Production in India" (Press release). Toyota Motor Corporation. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
6. Woosey, Jason. "New Toyota Urban Cruiser revealed for SA, and it has a tightrope to walk". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
7. Agrawal, Deepika (1 July 2022). "2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder breaks cover as advanced, electrified SUV". Hindustan Times Auto News. India: Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
8. Ram, Ashwin (1 July 2022). "New Toyota HyRyder SUV Bookings Open – Brochure, Full Details". RushLane. India: RushLane. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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10. Pappas, Thanos (1 July 2022). "Toyota Reveals New Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid SUV In India". Carscoops. US: Carscoops. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
11. Thakkar, Ketan; Mukherjee, Sharmistha. "Toyota enters fast-growing mid-size SUV with Urban Cruiser Hyryder to challenge Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos". The Economic Times.
12. "All new Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara makes global debut". Autocar India. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
13. "Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara S-CNG now available at NEXA" (Press release). Maruti Suzuki. 6 January 2023.
14. Dubey, Vivek (1 July 2022). "Toyota unveils its first compact SUV 'Urban Cruiser Hyryder' for India, bookings start". Business Today. India: Living Media India. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
15. Kalagi, Pradyumna (1 July 2022). "Toyota Hyryder SUV breaks cover; bookings open". Autocar India. India: Autocar India. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
16. Dalvi, Akhil (30 January 2023). "Toyota Hyryder CNG launched at Rs 13.23 lakh". Autocar India. India: Autocar India. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
17. Arthawijawa, Andhika (17 February 2023). "Suzuki Grand Vitara Come Back, Harga Masih Rahasia, Mesin & Fitur Bikin Ngiler". GridOto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 February 2023.
18. Anshori, Luthfi (10 March 2023). "Harga Suzuki Grand Vitara Akhirnya Dirilis, Mulai Rp 359 Jutaan". detikoto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 March 2023.
19. Muzaki, Ahmad (10 March 2023). "Resmi! Suzuki Rilis Harga Grand Vitara di GJAW 2023, Termurah Rp359 Juta". Otosia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 March 2023.
20. Shahini, Alex (30 August 2022). "The new Suzuki flagship model has landed - Grand Vitara specification". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
21. "New Suzuki Grand Vitara arrives in South Africa — we have pricing". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
22. Woosey, Jason (25 April 2022). "New Toyota Urban Cruiser SA pricing: it's cheaper than the Suzuki, but there's a catch". IOL. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
23. "Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara review: Creta's most serious rival yet - Introduction". Autocar India. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
24. Mohan, Anand. "Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Hybrid SUV first drive review". Evo India. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
25. "Hybrid Passenger Vehicle Sales Analysis - India". autopunditz.com. 31 January 2022.

External links

 

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Suzuki Grand Vitara (3rd generation) and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

• Official website (Grand Vitara)
• Official website (Urban Cruiser Hyryder)