Taisor’s ARAI-rated efficiency is 21.18kpl
The Urban Cruiser Taisor, Maruti’s latest SUV offering, boasts an impressive ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 21.18kpl, thanks to its mild-hybrid powertrain. However, when put to the test in real-world conditions, the Taisor didn’t quite live up to its manufacturer claims. In this article, we delve into the Taisor’s efficiency figures, exploring its strengths and weaknesses in the city and on the highway. The Taisor Turbo MT version weighs 1,015-1,030kg
Equipped with a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, the Taisor Turbo offers a responsive and easy-to-drive urban experience. The engine produces 100hp, with a flat torque curve and minimal turbo lag, making it perfect for navigating congested city streets without the need for aggressive throttle inputs. The mild-hybrid system provides additional torque support, assisting the engine under load and making the Taisor feel responsive and easy to drive in urban conditions.

• However, the Taisor didn’t quite live up to its manufacturer claims, with real-world efficiency figures of 10.9kpl in the city and 16.7kpl on the highway.
• Despite this, the Taisor remains a reliable and fuel-efficient option for urban cruisers.

Toyota Taisor real world economy
The Taisor’s real-world economy is somewhat disappointing, considering its ARAI-rated efficiency. However, it’s essential to note that the Taisor’s efficiency figures are still respectable, especially in urban conditions. In fact, the Taisor is 1.2kpl more efficient in city driving compared to the now-discontinued Baleno RS, which had a similar powertrain.

The 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged engine delivers power through a flat torque curve with minimal turbo lag, making the Taisor feel responsive and easy to drive in urban conditions without the need for aggressive throttle inputs. The mild-hybrid system subtly assists the engine under load, which helps the Taisor feel responsive and easy to drive in urban conditions without the need for aggressive throttle inputs. The Taisor 1.2 petrol real-world economy can be benchmarked against Maruti Fronx
Although we haven’t tested the Taisor’s 1.2-litre petrol variant, the mechanically identical Maruti Fronx offers a useful benchmark, delivering 13.5kpl in the city and 20kpl on the highway with the manual and 13kpl (city) and 18.8kpl (highway) with the AMT. This highlights the importance of comparing real-world efficiency figures, rather than solely relying on ARAI ratings. Before our real-world fuel efficiency tests, we fill our test cars’ tanks to the brim and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer’s recommendation. These cars are driven in fixed city and highway loops in and around Navi Mumbai, and we maintain certain average speeds. Throughout the tests, there is only one person in each car, running the aircon and other electricals, such as the audio system, indicators and wipers, when required, just like a regular user would. Periodic driver swaps further neutralise variations in driver patterns. At the end of each cycle, we calculate efficiency by filling the tank to full again. Autocar India’s fuel efficiency testing
The Taisor Turbo MT is the most fuel-efficient variant of the Taisor, with real-world efficiency figures of 10.9kpl in the city and 16.7kpl on the highway. However, it’s worth noting that the Taisor is still a relatively fuel-efficient option, especially when compared to other compact SUVs.

The Taisor’s real-world efficiency is somewhat disappointing, but it remains a reliable and fuel-efficient option for urban cruisers.

The Taisor’s mild-hybrid technology provides additional torque support and an automatic engine stop-start system, which aids fuel economy. This configuration boasts an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 21.18kpl, although the real-world figures are somewhat lower. Despite this, the Taisor remains a reliable and fuel-efficient option for urban cruisers, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a fuel-efficient SUV.