[midazolam]

What would be better, buying Toyota's version or going with the original Maruti? After sales service of Toyota is definitely leagues ahead of Maruti, but how would this deal between Maruti and Toyota fare in the long term?
For someone who keeps his cars for minimum 8 years, what would happen to service and spares if the partnership fails?

[jigar]

Originally Posted by NICHE

No reverse camera even in top variant ?

If Maruti has it, then Toyota has it. Basically Toyota's variants are equivalent to Maruti's VXi, ZXi and ZXi Plus.

[lamborghini]

Originally Posted by midazolam

What would be better, buying Toyota's version or going with the original Maruti? After sales service of Toyota is definitely leagues ahead of Maruti, but how would this deal between Maruti and Toyota fare in the long term?
For someone who keeps his cars for minimum 8 years, what would happen to service and spares if the partnership fails?

Toyota offers a longer standard warranty & extended warranty package.
To be honest it'll boil down to pricing, better service network (maruti has a wider network), etc. for many buyers who will realise the cars are effectively the same when taking a test drive.

That being said the mechanicals and the like are near identical if not identical, so if partnership fails and in the rare event Toyota cannot organize parts - just head over to the nearest MASS.

[KPR]

Originally Posted by midazolam

What would be better, buying Toyota's version or going with the original Maruti? After sales service of Toyota is definitely leagues ahead of Maruti, but how would this deal between Maruti and Toyota fare in the long term?
For someone who keeps his cars for minimum 8 years, what would happen to service and spares if the partnership fails?

Anyday I will buy urban cruiser. So many Brezzas on road and definitely UC will be a bit different to look on road, on RVM for others. As such Japanese petrols are trouble free and this MS petrol engine is no exception. Yearly one day service is what is required as regular servicing. Head to Toyota showroom and get an urban cruiser eyes closed if you're confused between VB and UC.

[landcruiser123]

The naming of the variants got me - Mid, High, Premium.
Truly minimum effort & maximum result. Remember - if you can't beat them, join them.

Originally Posted by midazolam

For someone who keeps his cars for minimum 8 years, what would happen to service and spares if the partnership fails?

That wouldn't be a worry. Most parts will be interchangeable with Maruti parts and you can get your FNG to work on the car.

[KPR]

Originally Posted by landcruiser123

The naming of the variants got me - Mid, High, Premium.
Truly minimum effort & maximum result. Remember - if you can't beat them, join them.

Yes. We should be happy they haven't named Low, Mid and High.

[TheGearBox]

Originally Posted by TusharK

Toyota Urban Cruiser variant details leaked

This is the entry-level variant of the Urban Cruiser. It comes equipped with LED projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, 16-inch steel wheels, 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, steering mounted audio controls, keyless entry and automatic climate control

All these features and yet no alloy wheels. Strange. Its the same case with the Brezza VXi.

[rajshenoy]

Considering the Vitara Brezza is one of the better built Maruti cars(non nexa) I feel this will bring more customers to Toyota dealerships and perhaps help distribute the load (dealerships and service centers)

However I doubt if this will result in more sales !! We already have high competition in the segment and Kia Sonet will definitely be looking at sales figures like its elder sibling. Overall, Toyota will gain from this.

[nitinralli]

Just an hour back saw this. Looks like a commercial shooting.

[motor spirit]

Originally Posted by rajshenoy

Considering the Vitara Brezza is one of the better built Maruti cars(non nexa) I feel this will bring more customers to Toyota dealerships and perhaps help distribute the load (dealerships and service centers)

However I doubt if this will result in more sales !! We already have high competition in the segment and Kia Sonet will definitely be looking at sales figures like its elder sibling. Overall, Toyota will gain from this.

I feel there would be some fixed numbers of UC which MSIL would provide to Toyota on monthly basis & surely not as much as Toyota want's or market demands .
so the sales volume targets for T will be surely met

[kamilharis]

Originally Posted by nitinralli

Just an hour back saw this. Looks like a commercial shooting.

They were doing this themselves or was it Maruti doing it for Toyota.

[sridharj77]

Does anything change from a build/engineering perspective? I mean, except for the Toyota badge and reputation, does the car have any differentiators from the Maruti version?

[theAutomaniac]

Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced a special 'Respect Package' for customers who pre-book the Urban Cruiser compact SUV. Under the 'Respect Package', the customers pre-booking the Toyota Urban Cruiser before it is officially launched in India will get a no-cost periodic maintenance benefit for up to two years or 20,000km, whichever comes earlier.

https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/cars/...554-2020-09-10

Someone is surely taking lessons from Maruti on how to play on their strong points!

[RoadMonkey]

Originally Posted by sridharj77

Does anything change from a build/engineering perspective? I mean, except for the Toyota badge and reputation, does the car have any differentiators from the Maruti version?

Yes, brown upholstery!

These cars are made at MSIL plants afaik. The Glanza had zero mechanical changes from the Baleno, only cosmetic. At least this time they changed not just the grill but also the front bumper. That's the extent of it I'm afraid.

[Venkatesh]

Toyota announces ‘Respect Package’ for customers who pre-booked Urban Cruiser. Customers will enjoy a no-cost periodic maintenance for up to 2 years.

Commenting on the announcement of the Customer Appreciation Package, Mr. Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President, Sales and Service, TKM, said, “We are truly touched by the response the ‘Opening of Bookings’ for the Urban Cruiser has received, across the country. The Respect Package is our way to express our gratitude to our customers and welcome them to the Toyota family. The Urban Cruiser will be fully revealed in a launch event this festive season, with announcements on the pricing, variants and delivery schedule."

https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto...739396496.html