Toyota has introduced a new Tech Package for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and true to the brand’s nature, it’s been done without noise. No big launch. No hype-heavy claims. Just a dealer-level upgrade priced at Rs. 29,499, available across all variants. Base to top. Simple.
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This already tells you who Toyota is targeting. Not impulse buyers. Not trend chasers. People who plan ownership, not Instagram posts.
What the Tech Package actually brings
The package includes three Toyota Genuine Accessories. Ambient lighting, a heads-up display, and a dashcam. That’s the full list. No buzzwords. No feature overload.
On paper, it may sound basic. But in daily driving, these are the things you notice. The heads-up display especially. In city traffic, it keeps your eyes forward. Less looking down. Less distraction. I noticed this during a short Bengaluru drive. Didn’t feel dramatic. Just felt easier. And that’s usually how useful tech behaves.
Ambient lighting and dashcam, not gimmicks anymore
Ambient lighting won’t change how the Hyryder performs. Everyone knows that. But drive it at night and the cabin suddenly feels more premium. A little more thought-through. Indian buyers care about this. Dealers know it too. I once heard a sales executive say, cabin feel sells cars faster than engine specs. He wasn’t wrong.
The dashcam is probably the smartest addition here. With road arguments, insurance claims, and unpredictable traffic situations, having footage helps. A lot. Since this is a Toyota accessory, buyers avoid the usual aftermarket wiring issues. That alone makes it worth considering.
No mechanical changes, and that’s fine
The Urban Cruiser Hyryder has been on sale since 2022, and mechanically, nothing has changed. The strong hybrid powertrain remains the highlight. Toyota continues to talk about a claimed fuel efficiency of 27.97 kmpl. Real-world numbers are lower, obviously. But efficiency is still one of the best in the segment.
The naturally aspirated petrol version continues as well, with manual and automatic options. There’s even a 4WD variant. Rare now. Quietly appealing to a niche audience.
Pricing, sales and Toyota’s mindset
The Hyryder starts at around Rs. 10.94 lakh ex-showroom and has already crossed the two lakh sales mark in India. That doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on trust and predictable ownership.
This Tech Package feels like a small extension of that thinking. Not forcing buyers into a new model. Just giving them an easy upgrade path. Spend a bit. Make the car feel fresher.
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Competition is flashy, Toyota stays grounded
The Hyryder competes with the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, and upcoming models like the Tata Sierra. Everyone is pushing screens and features.
Toyota isn’t shouting. It never does. From my experience, this Tech Package is for buyers who want modern touches without compromising reliability. Not exciting. Not revolutionary But sensible And sometimes, that’s exactly what works.
