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Verdict
Petit SUV urbain de 4,10 m, 5 places, disponible en essence 1.33 ou en diesel 1.4 D-4D (avec une version à transmission intégrale). Euro NCAP ne lui a donné que 3 étoiles en 2009, à cause de 58 % seulement en protection des adultes. Les retours publiés sont très peu nombreux : seul le 1.4 D-4D est concerné par le rappel d'échangeur de 2014, et des utilisateurs signalent une jauge à essence défaillante.
- Reliability
- 5.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €6,500 – €8,000
- Euro NCAP
- 3/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.33 VVT-i 100.
1.33 VVT-i 100
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 100 hp · 5.5 L/100 km · 130 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Essence de 100 ch, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports, traction avant ; 5,5 l/100 km et 130 g/km de CO2 en cycle NEDC (autotijd.be). Pas concerné par le rappel de l'échangeur du diesel.
1.4 D-4D 90
Diesel · Manual · 90 hp · 4.6 L/100 km · 120 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 90 ch et 205 Nm, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports, traction avant ; 4,6 l/100 km et 120 g/km de CO2 en cycle NEDC (autotijd.be). Exiger la preuve du rappel de l'échangeur.
Engine: Toyota 1.4 D-4D
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
1.4 D-4D 90 4x4
Diesel · Manual · 90 hp · 5.1 L/100 km · 133 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Même diesel de 90 ch avec transmission intégrale et boîte manuelle à 6 rapports ; 5,1 l/100 km et 133 g/km de CO2 en cycle NEDC (autotijd.be).
Engine: Toyota 1.4 D-4D
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
Market prices
€6,500 – €8,000
Indicative range: 2009 à 2010, médianes par année de 21 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices up 23% since the 21 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €6,500 – €8,000 (2009 to 2010) | €8,000 | — | — |
| Italy | €4,850 – €6,750 (2009 to 2012) | €5,350 | — | 18 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 120 to 133 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2014: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Jauge à essence défaillante
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingSelon CarVerif, des propriétaires signalent des dysfonctionnements de la jauge et des compteurs, notamment une jauge à essence indiquant un réservoir vide alors qu'il contient du carburant. Source unique, retour d'utilisateurs.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.33 VVT-i 100, 1.4 D-4D 90, 1.4 D-4D 90 4x4
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel : échangeur d'air (intercooler) du 1.4 D-4D (1.4 D-4D 90, 1.4 D-4D 90 4x4)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota Urban Cruiser”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Toyota Urban Cruiser I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Sur le diesel, faire vérifier avec le numéro de série que le rappel de l'échangeur d'air (2014) a été réalisé.
- Contrôler le fonctionnement de la jauge à essence et des compteurs.
- Sur le 1.4 D-4D, contrôler l'absence de perte de puissance et l'état de l'échangeur ; CarVerif cite des risques d'injection au-delà de 150 000 km.
- Pour la version 4x4, essayer la transmission intégrale et contrôler les soufflets de transmission.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le rappel de l'échangeur d'air du 1.4 D-4D a-t-il été effectué ? Avez-vous la preuve ?
- La jauge à essence a-t-elle déjà posé problème ?
- L'entretien a-t-il été suivi chez Toyota, avec factures ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Nissan Juke
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- Price
- €14,000 – €20,500
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Hybrid
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Suzuki Vitara
IV · since 2015
- Price
- €10,000 – €24,000
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Renault Captur
I · 2013–2019
- Price
- €7,700 – €10,600
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Toyota Yaris
III · 2011–2020
- Price
- €10,490 – €12,350
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Ford B-Max
I · 2012–2017
- Price
- €5,000 – €7,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Toyota Urban Cruiser I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Le Toyota Urban Cruiser est-il sûr ?
Euro NCAP lui a attribué 3 étoiles en novembre 2009, avec 58 % seulement en protection des occupants adultes. Toyota avait contesté le résultat.
Quelles motorisations pour le Toyota Urban Cruiser ?
Un essence 1.33 de 100 ch et un diesel 1.4 D-4D de 90 ch, ce dernier disponible en traction intégrale, tous en boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (autotijd.be).
Le Toyota Urban Cruiser est-il fiable ?
Les retours publiés sont peu nombreux. Le diesel est concerné par un rappel d'échangeur d'air (2014) et CarVerif relève des jauges défaillantes chez certains propriétaires.
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