Toyota Hyryder: The design language of the car is a marked change from Toyota’s conservatism. Up front, it gets a unique split LED headlamp arrangement, with DRLs sitting above the main headlamp units.

It is matched by a wide grille with chrome accents that enhance perceived width and presence. The bumper gets extra lighting elements and a silver skid plate that hints at off-road capability.

In profile, the Hyryder features balanced proportions, understated character lines, and squared wheel arches that house 17-inch alloy wheels on the higher trims.

The blacked-out pillars create a floating roof design, which gives the SUV a touch of modernism, and roof rails play their part in giving it that SUV look and functional utility.

The rear features C-shaped LED taillights joined by a chrome strip that forms a unique light signature in the dark.

A dual-tone bumper lined with chrome elements rounds off the high-end look, and achieves visual equilibrium in styling.

The Hyryder features monotone and dual-tone outfits, offering some visual customization while staying true to its overall visual identity.

Toyota Hyryder: Powertrain Innovation

Toyota makes the biggest innovations with the powertrains beneath the Hyryder. The flagship option is a strong hybrid system that pairs an efficient Atkinson cycle 1.5-liter gasoline engine with an electric motor and battery pack.

The system generates a maximum of about 115 horsepower combined, while achieving incredible fuel efficiency of more than 27 km/l; together these numbers provide a strong economic proposition, as well environmentally.

It is a hybrid system that allows for pure electric driving for low speed and stop-start traffic, but where the gasoline engine kicks in effortlessly when extra power is needed, or for when battery charge runs low.

The e-CVT transmission does the job of managing power delivery well, resulting in a driving experience that is smooth and efficient.

A different 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine, combined with a mild hybrid system, is offered for the second powertrain option.

This setup makes around 103 hp and is available with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.

It can be equipped with an available AllGrip all-wheel-drive system on some variants, providing bona fide capability in difficult conditions — an oddity for a class usually limited to front-wheel drive.

Interior Comfort and Technology

Inside, the Hyryder has a cabin that manages to keep a modern design with useful function. The tiered dashboard features a freestanding 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.

The driver is presented with a blend of analog gauges and a digital display that delivers a wealth of information, including hybrid system usage when applicable.

Material quality makes a good impression with soft-touch surfaces on common contact points and thoughtful design details that lend it a premium vibe.

Higher trims use leatherette upholstery with contrasting stitching, front seats with ventilation, and a panoramic sunroof to make the inside feel even roomier.

There is ample headroom and legroom for adult passengers in the rear, thanks to the SUV-specific platform.

It also has a 60:40 split-folding function, so you can create even more room for larger items beyond the standard luggage compartment.

Tech highlights also consist of wireless smartphone charging, a head-up display on higher-spec models, a 360-degree camera system, and the connected car tech allowing remote access of functions through a smartphone app.

Hybrid variants get some extra displays that can show energy flow and coach you to optimize your efficiency.

Safety Priority

When it comes to safety equipment, the Hyryder has a long list that includes multiple airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, and three-point seatbelts for all occupants as standard.

At higher specs, these add a 360-degree camera system, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Moreover, the new hybrid powertrains benefit from extra safety systems that monitor the high-voltage components, automatically isolating the battery in the event of a collision — so there won’t be any electrical hazards.

It is a testament to Toyota’s in-depth experience with hybrid technology, as well as move toward ensuring safety in all areas of the system’s operation.

Collaborative Development

The Hyryder comes from the global Toyota-Suzuki partnership and shares the underpinnings with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara but gets its own styling, feature set, and Toyota’s hybrid know-how.

This collaborative approach allows for faster cost of development while maximising the advantages of each manufacturer — Toyota’s hybrid technology & quality rep with Suzuki’s knowledge of Indian market preferences and cost-effective production capabilities.

Toyota Hyryder:

Now, these two segments were crying out for attention with the introduction of Toyota’s hybrid technology as a compact SUV, but at a price point that has, until now, only catered to conventional powertrains.

As an SUV in the smallish portion of the market, the Toyota SE offers the practical benefits of an SUV, along with superb overall efficiency and a lowered ecological footprint.

With fuel prices showing no signs of abating and consumers increasingly aware of the environment around them, the Hyryder’s green initiative could very well be the way forward for compact SUVs in the Indian space.

Proven hybrid tech, a deep feature-set and the comfort of Toyota’s reliability reputation is an irresistible proposition for buyers who want to look beyond traditional power trains.

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