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Toyota Hyryder /Grand Vitara Highway Mileage test || Unbelievable Mileage | Petrol Manual

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Product Review

Product reviewed

Toyota Urban Cruiser Highrider (petrol manual) — built on the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara platform, using the same 1.5L petrol engine.

Key features mentioned (especially in the base model)

  • 1.5L petrol engine (~1462 cc, ~116 bhp, 138 Nm torque)
  • Manual gearbox, 5-speed
  • Smart hybrid system:
    • Engine stops at traffic lights
    • AC fan/AC continues
    • Vehicle restarts when clutch is pressed
    • Claimed benefit: slightly improved fuel economy
  • Push-button start (available even in base model)
  • Automatic AC (base variant)
  • Rear AC (claimed to be available from base model)
  • Power windows (all four)
  • Power-adjustable side mirrors
  • Charging ports/sockets and central AC vents (layout praised)
  • Digital cluster
  • Sliding armrest (positioning/comfort mentioned)
  • No sunroof → praised for better headroom

Highway / tank-to-tank mileage test (main numbers)

  • After filling fuel: range shown around 554 km
  • In-display/early driving average shown:
    • 13.9, then increases to 14.1
    • Later 14.6 shown on meter
  • Reported real test outcome:
    • Trip run: about 134.3 km
    • Fuel added: 1.9 L
    • Calculated highway mileage: 18 km/l (explicitly stated “on the highway”)
  • Additional mention:
    • Highway expected/claimed by others: 18–20 km/l (referenced as user/community experience)
    • Car described as brand new (800–1100 km), first service not done yet

User experience / driving observations

  • Power feel: no noticeable loss; cruising at 80–85 km/h felt fine
  • Engine refinement: described as quiet at ~2200 RPM
  • Smooth gearbox shifting
  • Comfort: good seating posture and height adjustment
  • Ride quality: suspension felt smoother over road conditions/potholes
  • Space: tall-driver comfort and good visibility; long bonnet and overall stance praised
  • No cruise control (driven manually)

Pros mentioned

  • Strong mileage: ~18 km/l on highway (test result)
  • Good features even in base model (push-button start, auto AC, rear AC, power windows)
  • Comfortable cabin and good headroom (no sunroof)
  • Adequate power for typical highway cruising
  • Good ride/suspension quality (Toyota-tuned feel claimed)
  • Smart hybrid helps slightly in traffic/stop-start

Cons / limitations mentioned

  • No sunroof (presented as a pro for headroom, but the only “absence” clearly noted)
  • Mileage expected to drop in traffic (“a little less in traffic”)
  • No cruise option (manual driving required)
  • Sunglass holder not available (small missing item)

Comparisons made

Toyota Urban Cruiser Highrider vs Maruti Grand Vitara

  • Same platform/engine architecture mentioned
  • Toyota positioned as more premium in:
    • colour quality
    • interior finishing
    • suspension tuning (claimed better than Maruti)
  • Many people prefer the Vitara, but Toyota’s sales are said to be less due to Toyota’s “premiumness” factor.

Unique points mentioned (consolidated list)

  1. Built on Grand Vitara platform; same 1.5L petrol engine.
  2. Manual 5-speed gearbox; cruising at 80–85 km/h.
  3. Smart hybrid: auto engine stop at signals; restart on clutch; AC fan stays on.
  4. Base model includes push-button start, auto AC, rear AC, power windows, powered mirrors.
  5. Digital cluster and charging ports.
  6. No sunroof → improved headroom.
  7. Engine is quiet around ~2200 RPM.
  8. Smooth gear shifts; decent power; no feeling of power loss.
  9. Suspension/ride quality praised over rough patches/potholes.
  10. Fuel economy concern: lower mileage expected in traffic.
  11. Test results: ~134.3 km on 1.9 L → 18 km/l highway.
  12. Early/instant averages on cluster: 13.9 → 14.1 → 14.6.
  13. Range estimate shown: ~554 km after full tank.
  14. Vehicle brand-new (800–1100 km), first service not done yet (11,000 mentioned).
  15. Minor missing feature: no sunglass holder.
  16. No cruise control.

Speakers/views

  • Host: Sonu Chauhan
    • Frames the mileage test and provides most feature + performance commentary.
    • Gives the final mileage conclusion (18 km/l highway) and overall recommendation.
  • Deepak Bhaiya (guest mentioned)
    • Mentions as base-model owner, customized with music system; didn’t use seat covers yet.
    • Used as context for ownership/value, not separate technical results.
  • “Many Toyota executives/friends” (mentioned by host)
    • Claim Toyota suspension setup is slightly better than Maruti’s.

Verdict / recommendation

Based on the highway tank-to-tank calculation (~18 km/l) and the emphasis on feature richness in the base model (including rear AC, auto AC, push-button start), the video concludes that the Toyota Urban Cruiser Highrider petrol manual is a good buy for mileage-focused highway driving, with the expectation that mileage may drop in heavy traffic.

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