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Toyota launches most efficient "SUV" in Europe, the Urban Cruiser

When Toyota first showed the Urban Cruiser at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show it was immediately familiar to American observers. It was after all the same car sold here as the Scion xD but given the "Outback" treatment. In other words, the ride height was raised and drive to the rear axle was added. In spite of having all wheel drive, calling this car an SUV, even an urban one, is something of a stretch for Toyota. Regardless of how you categorize the Urban Cruiser, it does qualify as the lowest CO2 vehicle with all wheel drive on the European ... Read more →

Toyota's Urban Cruiser, in diesel or petrol flavor, coming to UK in May Sebastian Blanco

First unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Toyota's new Urban Cruiser is coming to UK salesfloors this May with a list of eco-friendly features. Using the Toyota Optimal Drive, Toyota's name ...

Geneva 2008: Toyota Urban Cruiser ready for European streets Alex Nunez

Click image for a hi-res gallery of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Toyota has unveiled the Urban Cruiser, Europe's version of the 4WD Japanese-market ist. The same car, with a slightly different face and ...

Move over crossovers, 2008 will be the year of the Super-Mini SUV (Top 10 list included) Lascelles Linton

Want to know the hottest, green trend in car design and the vehicles that are sure to turn heads in 2008? The answer, IMHO, is convertible, two door, mini SUV/crossovers. I have compiled a list of ...

Toyota launches most efficient "SUV" in Europe, the Urban Cruiser 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

When Toyota first showed the Urban Cruiser at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show it was immediately familiar to American observers. It was after all the same car sold here as the Scion xD but given the "Outback" treatment. In other words, the ride height was raised and drive to the rear axle was added. In ...

Toyota's Urban Cruiser, in diesel or petrol flavor, coming to UK in May 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

First unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Toyota's new Urban Cruiser is coming to UK salesfloors this May with a list of eco-friendly features. Using the Toyota Optimal Drive, Toyota's name for the more-efficient-yet-powerful engine package, that debuted in the Auris last fall, the ...

Geneva 2008: Toyota Urban Cruiser ready for European streets 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Click image for a hi-res gallery of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Toyota has unveiled the Urban Cruiser, Europe's version of the 4WD Japanese-market ist. The same car, with a slightly different face and FWD, is sold here in the US as the Scion xD. The 5-passenger hatch slots neatly below the upwardly ...

Move over crossovers, 2008 will be the year of the Super-Mini SUV (Top 10 list included) 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Want to know the hottest, green trend in car design and the vehicles that are sure to turn heads in 2008? The answer, IMHO, is convertible, two door, mini SUV/crossovers. I have compiled a list of the top 10 best concept Jeeps and Jeep-like vehicles for you. Why will young, hip, urban types ...


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