[2][3] The model was designed as a smaller alternative to the global market Vitara and targeted to young audiences.

[10] Initially, the Vitara Brezza was solely powered by a 1.3-litre Fiat-sourced D13A DDiS four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine which produced 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) and 200 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) of torque.

[18][19] The SHVS mild hybrid system is only equipped for export models in South Asia, such as Bangladesh and Nepal.

[25] The "Urban Cruiser" nameplate was previously used for the twin version of the Japanese market XP110 series Toyota Ist that was sold in Europe between 2008 and 2014.

Urban Cruiser's results differed from the Vitara Brezza's due to Toyota's recommendation of a safer position for the Group 0+ children which improved dynamics of the 18 month-old child in the test.

The dual seatbelt reminders has been made mandatory in India since July 2019,[28] which partially explained the increase in adult occupant protection score.

The dimensions are also nearly identical to the outgoing model, except for the 45 mm (1.8 in) height increase due to the shark fin antenna.

On the interior, the dashboard received a layered design with floating car audio display, along with redesigned steering wheel (with additional telescopic adjustment) and instrument cluster, wider rear bench seat, and addition of wireless charging dock, interior ambient lighting and rear AC vents.