Toyota Urban Cruiser - Road test

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Less than four meters long, but with good habitability, this small car also has four-wheel drive.

It is a pity that overflow price listupand that the finish is not up to par COST.

La City cruiser it is ugly, it is not cheap, and perhaps for this reason it is difficult to get out of the fray.

And yet he has great gifts.

Firstly, it is equipped with permanent all-wheel drive with the ability to lock the center differential for more traction.

Of course, this is not a real SUV.

However, when traction becomes critical, this car plays great, thanks in part to its compact size and light weight.

Then, importantly, in order to be small with 4x4 pulling force, it is extremely well insulated from both noise and vibration.

And the consumption, if you drive your head, is good with an average rate, which often reaches 18 km / l.

In short, the car makes a significant difference even in driving dynamics when road stability is high and stability is a strong point, even if you overdo it with load transfer during sudden changes in direction.

The steering alone is a little disappointing, both due to the obvious reduction and the large turning radius, which can be a hindrance in light SUVs, especially if you are maneuvering in tight spaces.

And just when working in reverse gear, poor visibility at the back confuses.

On the other hand, braking is good, the rear stays well attached to the asphalt (thanks to the large rear discs), avoiding annoying corners.

The gearbox has classic Japanese-style maneuverability: the lever travel is not short, but the gearshifts come in easily with a sharp “click”.

We said that it is not cheap, but the equipment is rich, and the preservation of the value of used cars is above average: they are always in high demand in mountainous areas.

In addition, the warranty has an additional year beyond the two required by law.