Has anyone got a closer look to the new Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Could it be a competition to the Honda Fit/Jazz?

The Urban Cruiser comes in diffrent versions, some with AWD, and they have a little higher ground clearance.

I see that they have colapsable rear seats, but would like to see that system in function, it does not seems as smart as the system on the Honda Fit/Jazz though.

The Urban Cruiser looks nice. Small and tough. Like a compact-SUV :)




More pictures and info about it here:
Toyota Urban Cruiser (2009) with pictures and wallpapers

 

It's just a Scion xD without the branding and some minor fascia updates.
IMO, a waste of work that would have been better spent in the Scion department since that segment is supposed to be their "Hip" division.

 

Hmmm Scion XD with AWD seems interest me. Yeah it's a Scion XD here in US.

 

The xD 1HP:20.49lbs Power:Weight Ratio is pretty bad already, add more power loss and the extra weight of the AWD system...it would be equal to the Fit in power, which is bad because I think the power was the only strong point over the Fit I appreciated when I test drove one, although, the Fit was better in almost every other department. Plus, it's not true AWD, and I always thought AWD was kinda stupid on a compact, mineaswell get a CUV/Crossover if you need AWD because you'll probably need the ground clearance too.

Comparitively, the 08' Fit Base MT Power:Weight Ratio is 1HP:22.31lbs and it only gets worse with the Sport and/or AT.

 

xD + diesel + awd = 50+ mpg, too. I'll take one.

Subcompact Culture: The UK's <strike>Scion xD</strike> Toyota Urban Cruiser: AWD, diesel, and 57.6 MPG