Toyota’s Urban Cruiser Hyryder for 2025 hasn’t had a facelift. Not even a whisker out of place. It still wears the same urban-chic look with the standard seven monotone colour options. If you’re the adventurous kind, four of those can be had with a black roof. It continues with the same LED lighting signatures and 17-inch alloys. Inside, it’s the familiar dual-tone black and brown interior that looks perfectly pleasant, if not overly plush.
So, what is new?
It’s mostly an exercise in sharpening up the spec sheet. The new Hyryder gets:
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An updated speedometer (clearer now, apparently)
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An 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
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Rear-door sunshades
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15W Type-C USB fast chargers
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A new air quality index display
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LED cabin spot and reading lights as standard
Nothing earth-shattering, but certainly things you’d be happy to live with every day.
Safety first (and second, and third)
The 2025 model now gets six airbags as standard, which is a decent move for a family SUV. There’s also an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, though that’s reserved for the automatic variants. TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) is now included on the mid-spec variants too.
The big shift is under the bonnet
The all-wheel drive (AWD) version of the Hyryder no longer comes with a manual gearbox. It now gets a 6-speed automatic instead of the earlier 5-speed manual, which will be appreciated by those tired of clutch-kicking in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
The engine lineup remains unchanged otherwise:
| Engine Type | Power | Torque | Gearbox Options | Drivetrain |
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| 1.5L Mild Hybrid | 103 bhp | 137 Nm | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT | FWD / AWD |
| 1.5L Strong Hybrid | 116 bhp (combined) | 141 Nm | e-CVT | FWD |
| 1.5L Petrol-CNG | 88 bhp | 121.5 Nm | 5-speed MT | FWD |
So yes, it’s a hybrid, a mild hybrid, a CNG car and now a proper AWD with an auto ‘box. Depends on how adventurous (or sensible) you're feeling.
Price check
The starting price has gone up by Rs 20,000, now beginning at Rs 11.34 lakh (ex-showroom). The full variant-wise price list is yet to be updated, but it’s safe to assume the rest of the range will get a similar nudge.
Rivals remain the same
Still parked in the same crowded neighbourhood, the Hyryder continues to rival:
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Maruti Grand Vitara (its twin under the skin)
Toyota has already sold over 1 lakh units of the Hyryder, and this minor refresh should help it stay relevant in an increasingly feature-obsessed segment.
