[dhinchak]

Originally Posted by zmachine

I recently made a fool of myself trying to do a PUC for my strong hybrid, finally after 20 mins of trying I resorted to revving the engine with the break pedal pressed with the other foot and got the job done in a couple of minutes. I got back home and read about the maintenance mode, but was recently told by a friend that the maintenance mode also didn't work seamlessly. Anyone else who has cracked this? I have another 10-11 months to go but would like to do it the right away next time around.

The maintenance mode worked for me flawlessly in GV, no issues whatsoever.

[OpenRoads]

Originally Posted by zmachine

Anyone else who has cracked this? I have another 10-11 months to go but would like to do it the right away next time around.

Fooling around is what you call experience later I had similar experience and the maintenance mode will not work. Check my earlier post on this.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...ml#post5661893 (Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Review)

[baarish84]

Originally Posted by OpenRoads

Fooling around is what you call experience later I had similar experience and the maintenance mode will not work. Check my earlier post on this.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...ml#post5661893 (Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Review)

I could initiate maintenance mode successfully, by following the instructions. However engine was not revving up in the desired rpm band for the successful reading by the PUC machine. I was really getting frustrated after 15 minutes, and finally resorted to "heavy acceleration + AC at minimum temp level". This led to desired RMP level and PUC machine issued a certificate.

But this approach appears senseless IMO. Further, how PUC parameters of a conventional ICE vehicle applicable to a hybrid vehicle?

[drsachin]

Originally Posted by dhinchak

Hi,

Can anyone please confirm what specification of Engine oil is being used by Toyota in the strong Hybrid version?
Thanks!!

During servicing Toyota service center used 0W16 SN engine oil

[shikh_oberoi]

After 14000kms of safe driving, an e rickshaw going straight(15kmph)suddenly decided to take a left turn and hit my car(25kmph).
I wasn't expecting this much damage but the front door had to be replaced.

[sriny_blr]

Swift to Hy(brid)Ryder;
Almost all of the comparison of my Hyryder would be to my previously owned Swift 2014 ZDI. Swift had clocked close to 1.2lac kms before I decided to trade. Cars I took Test drive include Sonet, Nexon EV, S-cross, XL6, ScorpioN.

Booking – had booked ScorpioN Z4 (4x4) variant on the launch day in July 2022. Did not get any Introductory price. My booking was in the wait listed since it was not a top variant. Even after 4 months the online status online showed the expected delivery as July 2024
Now the news came that Toyota announced the launch of Hyryder, booked the Hybrid S variant even without a test drive nor seeing the vehicle in person. I was happy with what the features it offered on that leaflet I felt it was a good upgrade for my swift.
Fast forward - I took delivery of HyRyder (White) on 6th February 2023. My missus was not very convinced with getting a 5 seater, as she wanted a 7Seater. I also cancelled my booking of ScorpioN and got refund after 10% deduction.

Jotting down my views in comparison to cars I own/owned.

The best part;
• Provides a very comfortable ride for 5. It is made for Indian (Bangalore pot holes) roads.
• Getting a mileage of 22 ~ 23 KMPL (40% city and 60% highway) with highway speed ranging 80-110 KMPH, NO cruise control and in ECO mode. Heck the HyRyder gives my Suzuki shogun (2 stroke 93 model) run for money in mileage front.

• Very spacious especially rear bench. All my folks are happy with good leg and shoulder room.
• High GC much needed for our ‘Free Size’ speed breakers and ‘Surprise Pot Holes’
• Happy with the Headlights, was not Happy driving SWIFT during night in STOCK head light.
• Music system starts almost instantly as soon as I switch ON and Connectivity on Android Auto is excellent and have no complaints though Im still unable to make calls using Voice command and I don’t think the Toyota and Google are in sync yet for this.
• Fancy lights below dash board near the ABC pedals (also provide for co-pilot). For whatever this is provided but a feel good factor.
• Power windows button though looks same as SWFIT, the operation is very smooth in HyRyder. Thank goodness the door doesn’t vibrate when windows roll up/down unlike my SWIFT.

Things I need to be aware
• Turning radius (U-turn) is higher and competes with my MM550.
• NVH is good (at least inside). When engine kicks in, when outside sound seems slightly higher that other petrol cars.
• During hard braking, people in rear bench tend to notice more (read scared) in HyRyder as compared to Swift.

Issues noted
• System showed an Alarm once ‘RDS Interruption’ went away after some time on its own.
• There was a vibration noise occasionally in front of cabin finally found the culprit to be IRVM. It does vibrate sometimes and makes an irritating noise but not always. Took it to service centre once he tried all sort of driving and didn’t vibrate at all to my bad luck. Even now it does make irritating noise and there are no screws to adjust/tighten.
• There is a kind of squeaking noise coming from the back left (boot area) when driving over pot holes or few speed breakers. Got it fixed by SC.
• Changing gears (P-R-N-D-B) is hard/rough and you get a feeling like you are Forcing it to change rather than a smooth shift.


Things I wish it had;
• Adjusting time delay for intermittent wipers. My first car, a preowned 2005 Getz-GVS had this feature, nether Swift in 2014 nor HyRrder 2023 manufactured provided this.
• Door (atleast Driver side) doesn’t Auto unlock when I shut the engine. Not sure if there is an option to change this.
• The AC buttons (recirculation on/off for are small (unlike SWIFT), as I use these quiet often and hate these tiny buttons.
• I feel providing Gear shift from P - D is more meaningful and user friendly as against P - R - D. There might be some logic, as all manufacturers provide the same way, but wonder why.

Yet to understand or need more clarity;
• There is button provided for Traction control doesn’t seem to make much of a difference.


• EV mode button is provided near the hand brake but whenever I select message flashes as ‘EV mode not available’.

[ex-innova-guy]

Originally Posted by sriny_blr

• Power windows button though looks same as SWFIT, the operation is very smooth in HyRyder. Thank goodness the door doesn’t vibrate when windows roll up/down unlike my SWIFT.

Interesting. I never felt this in my Innova but can feel the mechanism in the Hyryder whenever I operate the driver side window.

• Door (atleast Driver side) doesn’t Auto unlock when I shut the engine. Not sure if there is an option to change this.

You can change it by going in Setting mode by following steps-
* Long press the right side knob of the speedometer.
* Turn the same knob to right or left for navigating through the menu.
* Go into ‘Door Lock’ settings and there will be an option to auto unlock when ignition is turned off.

Even I found this feature very annoying since I had to always manually unlock all doors but not anymore.

Yet to understand or need more clarity;
• There is button provided for Traction control doesn’t seem to make much of a difference.

Not sure by what you mean here but when the car is stationary, you can long press the Traction control button to turn it on or off.

[dhinchak]

Originally Posted by dhinchak

Thanks, have escalated this to the dealer and Maruti as well.

I am going to ask for a refund for the oil change, and not a complete engine flush if 5W-40 is genuinely not going to harm the car in the long run and may just prove to be a little better for the engine as well in the summers.

Managed to get a refund of 1600 from the dealer. Feeling like a king today

[aks812]

Originally Posted by sriny_blr

• Fancy lights below dash board near the ABC pedals (also provide for co-pilot). For whatever this is provided but a feel good factor.

Issues noted
• System showed an Alarm once ‘RDS Interruption’ went away after some time on its own.

Things I wish it had;
• Adjusting time delay for intermittent wipers. My first car, a preowned 2005 Getz-GVS had this feature, nether Swift in 2014 nor HyRrder 2023 manufactured provided this.
• Door (atleast Driver side) doesn’t Auto unlock when I shut the engine. Not sure if there is an option to change this.

Yet to understand or need more clarity;
• There is button provided for Traction control doesn’t seem to make much of a difference.

1. Not sure which fancy lights are there, unless you installed ambient lights. There is only a small yellow led light which glows in the bottom area when the doors are open.

2. RDS is not an issue, you can switch it off from settings.

3. There is time delay selection for intermittent wiper, check the stalks. Its there in G hybrid, might not be there in S.

4. Auto door lock settings can be changed from MID, there are multiple options.

5. Traction control helps on slippery surface, not on day to day surface.

Originally Posted by ex-innova-guy

You can change it by going in Setting mode by following steps-
* Long press the right side knob of the speedometer.
* Turn the same knob to right or left for navigating through the menu.
* Go into ‘Door Lock’ settings and there will be an option to auto unlock when ignition is turned off.

He has a hybrid, there is no knob on right side of speedometer in hybrid.

[OpenRoads]

The other day I drove my Hyryder in three different scenarios and wanted to post my observation on the mileage figures. All the trips were within city limits and driven for more than 30KMs each.

When pushed to its limits the mileage dropped to single digit. But with normal or relaxed driving style it performs beyond expectations. Really appreciate the engeneering tech of hybrids to make this possible from a NA petrol engine.

[vitaraandspeed]

Hi Sriny,
Good review. It does have Auto Unlock. You just need to enable it from settings. Also, in my Alpha plus Grand Vitara, wipers have the time delay functionality. Thanks for mentioning the squeaking sound. I also have it. Will ask SC to get it fixed as my next service is due.
Thanks

Originally Posted by sriny_blr

Swift to Hy(brid)Ryder;
Almost all of the comparison of my Hyryder would be to my previously owned Swift 2014 ZDI. Swift had clocked close to 1.2lac kms before I decided to trade. Cars I took Test drive include Sonet, Nexon EV, S-cross, XL6, ScorpioN.

Mod Note: Please quote ONLY the relevant bits of a post. Quoting a full, long post inconveniences our mobile readers.

[sriny_blr]

Originally Posted by ex-innova-guy

Interesting. I never felt this in my Innova but can feel the mechanism in the Hyryder whenever I operate the driver side window.

I feel it is very smooth when compared to my Swift.

Originally Posted by ex-innova-guy

You can change it by going in Setting mode by following steps-
* Long press the right side knob of the speedometer.
* Turn the same knob to right or left for navigating through the menu.
* Go into ‘Door Lock’ settings and there will be an option to auto unlock when ignition is turned off.

Even I found this feature very annoying since I had to always manually unlock all doors but not anymore.

Thanks this was useful, but wish had option to Auto unlock only the driver side door.
In Hybrid S variant the settings has to be navigated with buttons on Steering wheel.

Originally Posted by aks812

1. Not sure which fancy lights are there, unless you installed ambient lights. There is only a small yellow led light which glows in the bottom area when the doors are open.

2. RDS is not an issue, you can switch it off from settings.

3. There is time delay selection for intermittent wiper, check the stalks. Its there in G hybrid, might not be there in S.

4. Auto door lock settings can be changed from MID, there are multiple options.

Yes the small lights and no I have not added any additional lights.
Looks like S variant has fewer/lesser features compared to V/G variant.
still need to figure out RDS settings.
Auto unlock - only option available is for unlocking all doors in S variant.
Traction control - When I turn OFF Traction control the Message on MID always stays indicating Traction control is turned OFF and not sure why.

Originally Posted by vitaraandspeed

Hi Sriny,
Good review. It does have Auto Unlock. You just need to enable it from settings. Also, in my Alpha plus Grand Vitara, wipers have the time delay functionality.

unfortunately not same here on wipers.


I would like to add another issue noted - Whenever we open the door (front doors) you get a feeling it is coming right on your face especially the top corner part. not sure anyone noticed this. I don't get this feeling with many other cars in family.

[Dopamine]

This might seem like a silly question but does the Toyota Hyryder not come with a boot release button inside the cabin? Is it only operated via the button at the boot-lid itself?

[TT-S]

Originally Posted by Dopamine

This might seem like a silly question but does the Toyota Hyryder not come with a boot release button inside the cabin? Is it only operated via the button at the boot-lid itself?

That seems to be the case - could not find a boot open/release button inside the car. It needs to be opened from the outside.

[skumar]

Originally Posted by TT-S

That seems to be the case - could not find a boot open/release button inside the car. It needs to be opened from the outside.

This is major problem at office when security try to check car & boot. The small hatches has auto boot open options now a days.