Toyota’s latest crossover takes on the sporty Hyundai Venue N Line.
In a populated area just like the compact crossover section, consumers on the lookout for a standout providing that’s trendy and interesting to drive are more likely to contemplate the Hyundai Venue N Line. For them, now there’s an all-new providing from the home of Toyota within the form of the Maruti Fronx-based City Cruiser Taisor.
Each these automobiles are powered by 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engines, and like their commonplace (well-liked) variations, these are sensible and feature-loaded, too. Their ex-showroom costs are additionally comparable. For this comparability, we’ve thought-about the totally loaded Toyota Taisor Turbo V AT that prices Rs 12.88 lakh and the mid-spec Hyundai Venue N Line N6 DCT variant that’s priced at Rs 12.87 lakh (our check automobile with a twin tone prices Rs 15,000 extra). Notably, the Venue N Line’s high variant (N8), with autonomous driver help programs (ADAS) being the largest addition, is accessible at a premium of Rs 88,000 over the N6; so if ADAS is in your must-have listing, it’s the one to go for; in any other case, the N6 will just do positive.
Toyota Taisor Turbo vs Hyundai Venue N Line: exterior
Between the 2, the Venue’s taller stature has extra of that SUV vibe. Its bronze-coloured block-patterned grille seems to be extra imposing, and N Line-specific pink highlights and twin exhaust ideas add a contact of sportiness. The Toyota Taisor’sprofile is comparatively sleeker, and its coupe-like sloping roofline comes throughout as a jacked-up hatchback (which it’s). However there isn’t a doubt that the Taisor is a handsome crossover, with Toyota-specific styling cues mirrored in its design.
Each get 16-inch alloys; Venue’s tyres are chunkier.
Toyota Taisor Turbo vs Hyundai Venue N Line: inside
The Venue’s SUV theme carries ahead on the within as properly—its upright cabin facilitates ingress and egress; customers will recognize the truth that the bonnet is within the driver’s field of regard; and, with its dashboard pushed all the best way to the entrance, its boxy cabin enhances the sense of area. It additionally will get a sunroof for an ethereal atmosphere. Sporty additions just like the N Line steering, metallic pedals and leather-wrapped gear selector really feel particular. The Venue’s seats are broad and comfy, and on the rear, the backrest reclines in two steps.
Reclinable backrest and centre armrest for rear passengers within the Venue.
Compared, the Taisor’s cabin feels comfortable as a result of a raked windscreen, a layered dashboard that protrudes into the cabin and relatively much less headroom. Its entrance seats are properly contoured, and whereas its smooth cushioning is comfortable for brief distances, on longer drives, it might induce physique aches. The Taisor’s rear seat is comfortable, too, and there are three adjustable headrests. Nonetheless, headroom for six-footers is tight, and it misses a centre armrest.
Headroom for six-footers is tight within the Toyota. No centre armrest.
On paper, the Venue N Line has a extra voluminous 350-litre boot, however an angled rear seat makes it troublesome to stack baggage. Because of this, usable area is just like the Taisor’s 308-litre boot.
Toyota Taisor Turbo vs Hyundai Venue N Line: options
Hyundai has loaded the Venue N Line N6 variant with in-vogue options resembling a sunroof, a digital instrument cluster, a splash digicam and drive modes. Options distinctive to the Taisor are a heads-up show, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 360-degree digicam. Each automobiles pack in options like paddle shifters, auto LED headlamps, 16-inch alloys, wi-fi charging, six airbags, and ESP, amongst others.
Toyota Taisor Turbo vs Hyundai Venue N Line: efficiency
The Venue N Line shares its 120hp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol and 7-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission with the usual model. At metropolis speeds, there’s a noticeable lag earlier than the increase is available in, and the gearbox feels a bit hesitant. The engine will get into its aspect solely when spun past 2,000rpm, and efficiency thereon is pleasant. Not solely does it spin quicker than the Taisor’s, nevertheless it additionally pulls strongly. The N Line-specific sportier exhaust burble provides some drama, which is extra audible on the skin. Nonetheless, at larger revs, the three-cylinder’s thrum overshadows its exhaust notice. That stated, on this firm, the Hyundai is extra refined on account of a better-insulated cabin.
Regardless of being down on outright energy and torque, the Taisor’s 100hp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine outperforms the Hyundai’s on account of its smoother and extra linear energy supply in addition to the Toyota’s 140kg decrease kerb weight. Its six-speed torque converter enhances the engine properly masking any lag. This powertrain feels keen and fairly sporty, and since it spins freely and shortly, its 6,000rpm redline feels slightly conservative.
Taisor’s low-speed journey is extra absorbent and it feels extra secure at excessive speeds, too.
In a dash to 100kph from a standstill, the Toyota out-drags the Venue N Line on account of a extra forceful launch, leading to a time of 11.86 seconds, 0.4 seconds faster than the Hyundai. Within the roll-ons, each automobiles carry out equally when accelerating from 20 to 80kph. Nonetheless, the Venue N Line’s hesitant (to downshift) gearbox makes it 0.76 seconds slower in a 40-100kph race.
According to the N Line’s sportier pretence, the suspension damping pressure is round thirty % firmer than the common Venue, and consequently, its chassis feels tighter and stiffer than the usual automobile. It does have an edge with regards to dealing with, however its journey feels fairly busy always. Whereas neither has a very comfy or plush low-speed journey, the Taisor does a comparatively higher job of soaking within the street shocks at low speeds. Its high-speed stability is noticeably higher, and it feels settled at triple-digit speeds. The Toyota corners with confidence, too, and feels almost as participating because the N Line when pushed in a spirited method.
Toyota Taisor Turbo vs Hyundai Venue N Line: verdict
These on the lookout for an ‘SUV’ really feel would possible gravitate in the direction of the Hyundai Venue merely for its upright stance and excessive seating. The N Line remedy makes it really feel extra particular, and it additionally packs in a sunroof and a splash digicam that are successful amongst consumers.
Despite the fact that the Taisor misses out on these, it’s well-equipped. Extra importantly, the Taisor’s efficiency is smoother and stronger; moreover having a much less jerky gearbox, its journey consolation and high-speed stability are additionally higher. It’s participating to drive as properly, and all that makes it a winner on this comparability check.
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