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Toyota Urban Cruiser owner reviews

"Easy to drive and practical, but let down by its high asking price, firm ride and noisy diesel engine choice."

by Richard Ingram
15 Jul 2013
Carbuyer Rating

2.4 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.9 out of 5

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    Review 1 of 21

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    3 - 5 years

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    49
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    No Red thumbs down

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    10,000 – 14,999

    Owned

    3 - 5 years

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    51
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Has broken down once. Cause not determined by RAC
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2011

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    57
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    I have had no issues
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    No Red thumbs down

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Petrol

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    Less than a year

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    46
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Toyota reliabilty no issues
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    No Red thumbs down

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2010

    Avg annual mileage

    0 – 4,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    41
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Absolutely perfect car in every respect. Terrific on icy roads switches to 4 wheel drive then back to 2 wheel drive. Much better than prevoius cars which were Rav4's and top of the range Volvo's
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    AWD D-4D, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    10,000 – 14,999

    Owned

    Less than a year

    Bought Car

    New
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    It has brought fun back to driving
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2011

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    52
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Never had any issues
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2011

    Avg annual mileage

    0 – 4,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    62
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Absolutely no faults from new
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    N/A, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    Less than a year

    Bought Car

    New
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Practical especially in snow, reliable, back up by excellent dealership
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    , 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    Used
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    What i would expect from a toyota
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2010

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    45
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Like most Toyota's has been faultless from new
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2011

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    52
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    No Red thumbs down

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2011

    Avg annual mileage

    10,000 – 14,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    Used

    Typical MPG

    55
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    No problems
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    No Red thumbs down

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

    Year

    2011

    Avg annual mileage

    0 – 4,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    Used
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Very reliable
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Petrol

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    Less than a year

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    42
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Starts first click even in very cold weather
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    1 - 2 years

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    50
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 2010
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

    Year

    2009

    Avg annual mileage

    5,000 – 9,999

    Owned

    3 - 5 years

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    45
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    3rd Toyota exceptional reliability
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    none, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

    Avg annual mileage

    10,000 – 14,999

    Bought Car

    New
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    So far i am quite satisfied with the preformance
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    No Red thumbs down

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2011

    Avg annual mileage

    More than 20,000

    Owned

    Less than a year

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    62
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Never a hitch
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    No Red thumbs down

    5 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

    Year

    2012

    Avg annual mileage

    10,000 – 14,999

    Owned

    Less than a year

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    45
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

    4 out of 5

    Car Details

    Model

    1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

    Year

    2012

    Avg annual mileage

    10,000 – 14,999

    Owned

    Less than a year

    Bought Car

    New

    Typical MPG

    50
    Tell us what you think about your car?
    Its a Japanese built car. Historically I have 'never' had reliability issues with Japanese built Toyota's in over 30 years
    Would you recommend the car to a friend?

    Yes Green thumbs up

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