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Toyota India will make its world premiere of the new Urban Cruiser Tizer on April 3, 2024. This model is an OEM model of Suzuki’s new Fronx . This time, I will explain what kind of model it is based on “Fronx” compared to Rise. This model will be released as a new Toyota compact SUV, but due to its size and other factors, it seems likely that it will be released under a different name in Japan as a successor to the Rise.

About Toyota’s new compact SUV in India

• The car name is “Urban Cruiser Tizer” and it is an OEM car of Suzuki’s new “Fronx”.
• Adopts distinctive LED delight and horizontal LED tail lights.

The car in the enhanced video can also be seen with distinctive LED delights, a new grille with the Toyota emblem, and horizontal LED taillights. Toyota may add new 17-inch wheels as well as redesigned front and rear bumpers.

It has been said for some time that the new Fronx will be made into an OEM by Toyota, and there are also rumors that the Urban Cruiser Tizer will be the successor to the Rise due to Daihatsu’s corruption scandal .

About Suzuki’s new “Fronx”

The Suzuki Fronx uses Suzuki’s latest Heartect platform, with an overall length of 3,995mm, an overall width of 1,765mm, an overall height of 1,550mm, and a wheelbase of 2,520mm. It is 5mm longer, 20mm wider and 50mm taller than the Suzuki Baleno with the same wheelbase. The front end is similar to the Grand Vitara with split headlights, a chrome insert in the grille and an aluminum-style skid plate. 17-inch aluminum wheels, prominent fenders and rear shoulders, and a sportier profile. At the rear, a sloping rear glass capped by a roof spoiler is Suzuki’s first attempt at the coupe-SUV trend. This model features full-width LED taillights and a sizable aluminum-style skid plate that doubles as a diffuser.

The dual-tone dashboard is similar to the Suzuki Baleno, but with a matte finish that looks like forged metal and high-gloss silver inserts, it feels a little more premium. 9-inch touchscreen for infotainment compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features include a head-up display, 360-degree camera, wireless charging pad, Arkamys audio system, rear-seat air conditioning vents, six airbags, and a suite of connected car features.

About the new Toyota “Rise”

The hybrid system uses ” e-SMART HYBRID .” Equipped with a newly developed 1.2L straight 3-cylinder engine (WA-VEX) + motor . This engine has a long stroke and a ” high tumble straight port ” that achieves highly efficient and fast combustion, achieving high thermal efficiency of up to 40%.  The engine is for power generation only . A series hybrid system is adopted that uses this electric power to run 100% by motor. WLCT mode fuel efficiency is astounding 28.0 km/L (2WD), compared to the 1.0L straight 3-cylinder turbo engine, WLCT mode fuel consumption is 18.6 km/L, so the fuel efficiency is perfect by installing a hybrid engine. Dew. Furthermore, he is capable of running in the 1.5L engine class. Set the driving mode ” Smart Pedal (S-PDL)”. Optimal placement of sound insulation and vibration damping materials throughout the body reduces road noise and wind noise. The gasoline model uses a newly developed 1.2L straight 3-cylinder engine (WA-VE) for 2WD, achieving low fuel consumption of 20.7km/L in WLTC mode , while the 4WD model uses the conventional 1.0L straight 3-cylinder turbo engine. was adopted. The top grade “Z” and hybrid vehicles are equipped with “ electric parking brake ” and “ auto brake hold .” The preventive safety function “Smart Assist” has been made standard on all models, and collision warning and collision avoidance support functions that enable the detection of pedestrians at night, as well as sign recognition functions (no entry/maximum speed/temporary stop) have been added.

Suzuki “FRONX” VS Toyota “Rise” body size comparison

Suzuki’s Fronx has a larger body size , with an overall length of ±0mm, an overall width of +70mm, and an overall height of -70mm. Yaris Cross has a wheelbase of -5mm. There is a big difference in overall width, and the overall height is correspondingly lower.

spec	Fronx	rise	difference
full length	3,995mm	3,995mm	±0mm
full width	1,765mm	1,695mm	+70mm
Total height	1,550mm	1,620mm	-70mm
Wheelbase	2,520mm	2,525mm	-5mm
Minimum turning radius	4.9～5.0m	4.9～5.0m	±0m

Personally, I find the overall length less than 4,000mm and the width of 1,765mm to be unusual for Japanese cars, and I personally find it very attractive. The reason is that cars with an overall width of 1,695 mm or more look cooler, and cars with an overall length of less than 4,000 mm are easier to maneuver, and the minimum turning radius is the same for both cars, 4.9 to 5.0 m, so there are no problems with driving. It should be. Of course, it will be interesting to see if it will be accepted in Japan, as it has a full width that does not fit into the commonly talked about 5 number size. There is a tendency for people to be less conscious of vehicle width than in the past, and even popular cars such as the Prius and Yaris Cross do not fit into the 5-number size.

Suzuki “FRONX” VS Toyota “Rise” engine comparison

Gasoline engine comparison

spec	Fronx	rise
engine	1.2L in-line 4-cylinder dual jet engine	1.2L in-line 3-cylinder engine
Maximum output	66kW (90ps)	60kW (82ps) / 5,600rpm
Maximum torque	113Nm (11.5kgm)	105Nm (10.7kgfm) / 3,200-5,200rpm
transmission	5MT/6AT	CVT
Drive system	2WD (FF)	2WD (FF)
WLTC mode fuel consumption	-km/L	20.7km/L (2WD)

Hybrid engine comparison

spec	Fronx	rise
engine	1.0L direct injection turbo (mild hybrid)	1.2L in-line 3-cylinder engine + motor
Maximum output	74kW (100ps)	60kW (82ps) / 5,600rpm
Maximum torque	148Nm (15.1kgm)	105Nm (10.7kgfm) / 3,200-5,200rpm
Motor maximum output	2.3kw (3.1ps) / 1,000rpm	78kW (106ps)
motor maximum torque	50Nm (5.1kgm) / 100rpm	170Nm (17.4kgm)
transmission	5MT/6AT	e-SMART HYBRID system
Drive system	2WD (FF)	2WD (FF)
WLTC mode fuel consumption	-km/L	28.0km/L
Price (10%)	-circle	2,163,000 yen – 2,328,000 yen

Suzuki Fronx points

The starting price may be low. (In India, gasoline cars are priced from 746,500 Indian Rupees (approximately 1.34 million yen) and hybrid vehicles from 972,500 Indian rupees (approximately 1.74 million yen)) It feels cheap considering the body size and design. However, since the installed engine will inevitably be a mild hybrid or gasoline vehicle, the Rise’s Rise will be different from the e-SMART HYBRID.

A final word

The Rise is equipped with e-SMART HYBRID and has an excellent WLTC mode fuel efficiency of 28.0km/L, while the Fronx is a mild hybrid, so the fuel consumption is expected to be around 17km/L (the reason is that it has almost the same specs) Because the XBEE is 18.2km/L (2WD)). The WLTC mode fuel efficiency is 28.0km/L. However, the Fronx is not without its charm due to its spacious body size and design. Also , considering that Daihatsu’s fraud scandal will inevitably put a brake on sales in 2024, it seems like the Fronx or Toyota OEM cars will be able to be launched domestically at a very good time.