AAB launches all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser 2023 YM

Doha: Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB) launched the All-New Toyota Urban Cruiser 2023 YM at an exclusive launch event held at Holiday Inn Doha. The event was attended by key customers as well as representatives from the media and social media. Abdulghani Nasser Al Abdulghani, CEO and Abdo Sweidan, COO led the AAB side.

Addressing the guests, Abdulghani Nasser Al Abdulghani said “We are proud to introduce the first model under this name, it is the Toyota Urban Cruiser, a compact SUV designed to offer superior performance, reliability, and style to meet the evolving needs of today’s drivers. This vehicle is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence, and we believe that it will exceed all your expectations just like it did mine when I personally took it on a test drive”.

AAB CEO, Abdulghani Nasser Al Abdulghani and AAB COO, Abdo Sweidan, with other officials during the event.

The 2023 Toyota Urban Cruiser has been engineered with the ever-changing needs and preferences of the company’s global consumer base in mind. Boasting a sleek, crossover SUV-like design, the five-seater vehicle exudes style and sophistication and features a spacious and roomy cabin with ample space for both passengers and their luggage. Whether traveling solo or as a group, the new Urban Cruiser promises a comfortable and convenient ride that caters to the requirements of today’s active lifestyles.

Kei Fujita, Chief Representative, Middle East and Central Asia Representative ‎Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, commented: “The Middle East launch of the new Urban Cruiser marks the arrival of yet another premium vehicle with all the advanced features and adaptability Toyota’s customers have come to expect. The versatile Urban Cruiser can effectively cater to any number of unique driving experiences, all while guaranteeing dynamic performance and greater fuel efficiency thanks to the new Neo Drive powertrain. This eco-friendly powertrain represents another major step on our journey toward carbon neutrality and making sustainable mobility solutions available to all, ensuring that no one is left behind.”

Fujita added: “I would like to express my gratitude to our customers in the region, whose constant support serves as a powerful motivation to create ever-better cars.”

The vehicle owes much of its smooth acceleration and dynamic on-road performance to the new Neo Drive Powertrain, which is the first of its kind in the Toyota lineup. It features a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine and Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) that functions as both an electrified generator and motor. Combined with a compact Lithium-Ion battery, the powertrain delivers 102 hp and 135 Nm of torque, with an average fuel consumption of 19.8 km/l and is paired with six-speed automatic transmission that offers enhanced performance during low-speed and stop-start conditions.

The 2023 Urban Cruiser’s highly-rigid body and suspension, along with a 5.4-meter turning radius for greater maneuverability, all contribute to its outstanding handling, stability, and ride comfort. The vehicle boasts MacPherson strut-type front suspension, ensuring a smooth and secure ride with direct and linear driving dynamics. Meanwhile, the back is fitted with a torsion beam suspension system, which provides greater stability even when cruising at high speeds or taking sharp turns.

The 2023 Urban Cruiser’s exterior is characterized by a unique crystal acrylic upper grille with premium chrome garnish. The resulting modern, advanced appearance is further enhanced by a wide lateral bar that flows from each DRL and crosses through the Toyota emblem. A wide, trapezoidal lower grille embodies the vehicle’s toughness, while the side view reveals a distinctive character line runs from the front to the rear, expressing length and presence that is complemented by 17-inch alloy wheels. At the back, a chrome garnish connects the two combination lamps to create an advanced impression.