It is no longer a secret that Maruti and Toyota are jointly working on the development of an all-new mid-sized SUV. Being internally codenamed as D22, it has been spotted multiple times during test runs and the grapevine is abuzz with reports that claim it to be named as 'Toyota Hyryder'. The compact SUV is directly aimed at Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos while it will undergo production at Toyota's plant in Bengaluru. The Toyota facility in Karnataka will also look after the production of the Maruti-badged model.
Toyota had filed a trademark for 'Hyryder' a few weeks back and now a Zigwheels report confirms that it has been chosen for the all-new compact SUV. Despite being shared with Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Hyryder will have a plethora of visual differences. Underpinning a localized version of the TNGA-B architecture, it will be equipped with a first-in-segment self-charging hybrid setup alongside a 1.5L 3-cylinder petrol motor which comes with the Yaris Cross. The features onboard could be ventilated front seats, wireless charging, automatic climate control, 360-degree camera and a massive touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. It could be unveiled as early as June 2022 while going on sale in the subsequent months.
Toyota Hyryder will also be sold under Maruti Suzuki badging, albeit with different styling and name. Being internally codenamed as YFG at Maruti Suzuki, it might replace the S-Cross in its lineup. It has been learnt that both the brands are aiming for an aggressive pricing so that it can undercut not only just Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos but also give sleepless nights to the likes of MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. The SUV is expected to come at a starting price of Rs 9 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom) in the Indian market. The Hyryder will be the third model to be sold by both Maruti Suzuki and Toyota after the Baleno (Glanza as Toyota) and Vitara Brezza (Urban Cruiser by Toyota).
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A mechanical engineering dropout by choice, Mayank has been in the auto journalism biz for the past 8 years. He is currently working as an Associate Editor at Droom Discovery and covering each and every aspect of the auto industry. He has worked with a plethora of renowned Auto brands in his illustrious career so far. Being a student of English Literature, his mantras of success are the Never-Say-Never attitude and self-confidence. Mayank likes to travel, read books and listen to music during his free time.
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