India, March 18 -- Toyota Motor is all set to launch its first model this year with yet another rebadged Maruti car. The Japanese auto giant will introduce a new SUV based on Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The carmaker had recently trademarked the Urban Cruiser Taisor nameplate in India, which is expected to be the name for the upcoming SUV. The Taisor, scheduled for India launch on April 3, will help Toyota tap into the small SUV segment in India currently ruled by the likes of Tata Punch, Maruti Fronx and Hyundai Exter.

The Urban Cruiser Taisor will become the fourth Maruti car to be rebadged by Toyota Motor in India. Earlier, the carmaker used to sell the Urban Cruiser SUV based on Maruti Brezza, which was later discontinued. It currently sells...