Screw the Avensis, have you seen the Urban Cruiser!?

ninty9er

1.33 (yes 1 +1/3) VVTi engine putting out 100BHP (compared to the 106 in the current 1.6) with a stop/start system similar to BMs ED in VRT Band B
1.4 D4-D in VRT Band A
1.4 D4-D AWD in VRT Band B

6 speed gearboxes and across the range and 16" rubber as standard:eek: Each option is expected to have a top speed of 175 km/h, which isn't bad for B segment cars in general though I might expect more from this new nifty 1.33l engine. Hopefully the 8v D4-D will move aside for this 1.6 D4-D we hear so little about.

7 Airbags standard across the range....perhaps it's actually cheaper to produce all cars with the 7 than have different lines for airbag assembly.

Being marketed as a B segment car, does anyone reckon this little gem could steal the Auris' thunder(thighs) and entice the grannies out of their Yaris'

All very impressive, but I wonder what will happen when Toyota Ireland gets its hands on it:rolleyes:

Tipsy Mac

Specs wise it looks good but doesn't look the best, looks abit like a Suzuki Swift meets a Rav 4.

dfbemt

Any idea yet of prices?

Even google doesn't know !!!!

unkel

Not as ugly as a Rodius, but there's not much in it...

colm_mcm

The current 1.6 in the Avensis is a not-too-shabby 133bhp

niceirishfella

I'd prefer Toyota's Fj-Cruiser that they dont import here.
http://images.google.ie/images?hl=en&q=toyota+fj+cruiser&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=Ok-hSdW6NuCGjAeqm4DRCw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title

L-M

colm_mcm wrote: »

The current 1.6 in the Avensis is a not-too-shabby 133bhp

That's not bad for a 1.6, are they using anything out of the normal to get it?

bazz26

Limerick man wrote: »

That's not bad for a 1.6, are they using anything out of the normal to get it?

Nope, it's a normally aspired unit, uses second generation variable valve timing called valvematic, similar to BMW's valvetronic technology.

Back on topic, I take it the Urban Cruiser is supposed to be a rival to the Nissan Quashqai?

Zonda999

Theres a good bit on it here

Don't think it could take on the cashcow really, its a good bit smaller by the looks of things. it'll be a good cheaper, though. That 1.4 d4d should be well under 20k. I still think it could have a limited market, though. like the cashcow, its not going to appeal to the men, or anyone who appreciates interior quality for that matter. That interior is every it as sh*t as an auris's IMO. Have a sconse here

colm_mcm

Zonda999 wrote: »

Don't think it could take on the cashcow really, its a good bit smaller by the looks of things. it'll be a good cheaper, though. That 1.4 d4d should be well under 20k.

I doubt it'll be under 20k. a diesel Yaris is 18,500 and a diesel Auris is over 23k. I'd imagine this will be aimed at the Auris price bracket.

Dimensions wise, it's the same width as a Prius.

Zonda999

colm_mcm wrote: »

I doubt it'll be under 20k. a diesel Yaris is 18,500 and a diesel Auris is over 23k. I'd imagine this will be aimed at the Auris price bracket.

Dimensions wise, it's the same width as a Prius.

In that case, if the UC is around 23k in diesel form, i still think the cashcow has the upper hand.

colm_mcm

Zonda999 wrote: »

In that case, if the UC is around 23k in diesel form, i still think the cashcow has the upper hand.

I"m sure there'll be no problems selling any that come the dealers' way.

ninty9er wrote: »

7 Airbags standard across the range....perhaps it's actually cheaper to produce all cars with the 7 than have different lines for airbag assembly.

:

The new Avensis has 7 as well, instead of having 2 seperate curtain airbags at each side, they now have one big one on each side.

Ice_Box

Toyota are not trying hard enough with design. I like the direction Hyundai are going....

check out the new tuscon ( ix-onic )
http://auto.idnes.cz/tohle-je-novy-hyundai-ze-ziliny-ix-onic-d9m-/ak_aktual.asp?c=A090218_154026_ak_aktual_fdv

here is the old one for reference

mickd

ugly vehicle cross between a nissan note and a skoda fabia.

alias no.9

It's a bit like Kia Soul but with less street presence.

L-M

Ice_Box wrote: »

Toyota are not trying hard enough with design. I like the direction Hyundai are going....

check out the new tuscon ( ix-onic )
http://auto.idnes.cz/tohle-je-novy-hyundai-ze-ziliny-ix-onic-d9m-/ak_aktual.asp?c=A090218_154026_ak_aktual_fdv

Looks very Ford Kuga..ey... Lol

EPM

Roadtest here:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Toyota-Urban-Cruiser-1.33-VVT-i-2WD/239092/

TBH, I'd take a Kia Soul anyday

reilig

I didn't get it out for a drive, but I was sitting in it last thursday. I have an auris and in comparison the interior room in the Urban Cruiser is tiny. It seems to have taken its space measurements from the Yaris. Wouldn't like it at all.

EPM

reilig wrote: »

I didn't get it out for a drive, but I was sitting in it last thursday. I have an auris and in comparison the interior room in the Urban Cruiser is tiny. It seems to have taken its space measurements from the Yaris. Wouldn't like it at all.

It's based on a Yaris

L-M

Ha! It'll probably be aroudn 20k+ when it gets over here, I can think of alot more to spend 20k+ on.

Actually, I'm assuming it's over here already, as I think I saw it in O'Mara's. How much is it?

EPM

21.5k for one starting it seems...

http://www.carzone.ie/search/results?legacy_url=y&make_model=Toyota%7CUrban%20Cruiser&cacheBuster=1238410751582573

L-M

EPM wrote: »

21.5k for one starting it seems...

http://www.carzone.ie/search/results?legacy_url=y&make_model=Toyota%7CUrban%20Cruiser&cacheBuster=1238410751582573

I was cringing as I clicked that link, waiting for horrible Irish poverty spec to come up.

Low and behold...

obxchillin

EPM wrote: »

Roadtest here:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Toyota-Urban-Cruiser-1.33-VVT-i-2WD/239092/

TBH, I'd take a Kia Soul anyday

Have you seen the new Kia Soul hamster commercial?

I'm actually doing some work with the Kia Soul so if you have any questions, feel free to ask, but thought everyone would enjoy the vid too!

L-M

Why does it look surprisingly like a Range Rover Sport here? Haha

obxchillin

Wow you're right- I can see it in the side vent and rake on the roof- it's a good angle Any other thoughts on the styling? Here's a solid view from the front

L-M

Back quarter looks like a Diahatsu Siron lol!

obxchillin

Limerick man wrote: »

Back quarter looks like a Diahatsu Siron lol!

here they are side by side- Soul on the top, Siron on the bottom





A few similarities, but a lot of differences too. Thoughts?

L-M

I can see the differences alright, but I can see more similarties to be honest. The lines and a few bits are different, but the general car looks the very same I think. Do you?

EPM

Seeing them like that the Soul looks like the Sirions big brother!

Lex Luthor

Ice_Box wrote: »

Toyota are not trying hard enough with design. I like the direction Hyundai are going....

check out the new tuscon ( ix-onic )
http://auto.idnes.cz/tohle-je-novy-hyundai-ze-ziliny-ix-onic-d9m-/ak_aktual.asp?c=A090218_154026_ak_aktual_fdv

here is the old one for reference

That new Tucson is one smart looking machine.....

L-M

Lex Luthor wrote: »

That new Tucson is one smart looking machine.....

+1 actually.

Looks very nice from all angles. Pity I can't see that about the i10 through to the i30 and others lol.

obxchillin

EPM wrote: »

Seeing them like that the Soul looks like the Sirions big brother!

I can agree on that- a beefier big bro of sorts. The similarities are only skin deep though- the interior on the Soul is very interactive and customizable, and the engine options are far superior.

EPM

obxchillin wrote: »

I can agree on that- a beefier big bro of sorts. The similarities are only skin deep though- the interior on the Soul is very interactive and customizable, and the engine options are far superior.

+1

Even rides well on 18's too according to the reviews

obxchillin

EPM wrote: »

+1

Even rides well on 18's too according to the reviews

compliments of Lotus suspension tuning- Kia Soul's Lotus Connection