The Urban Cruiser EV is an upcoming EV from Toyota, which is totally based on the Suzuki e-Vitara, as it is jointly developed by Toyota & Suzuki. It will be available in the Indian market with multiple battery packs, which will give a range of hundreds of kilometers.
This electric car will feature aerodynamic design with spacious interiors; since it is an EV, it will be available with automatic transmission. The dimensions of this e-car make its presence bold on the road, its ground clearance is quite high, and it has a good boot space.
Here, we have shared everything you need to know about this upcoming EV from Toyota, which is expected to be a good option for families and daily life commuters. Read this article thoroughly to check the expected ex-showroom price, specifications, and features.
Launch & Price
Toyota is expected to launch the Urban Cruiser EV most probably in the first half of 2025, although the official confirmation is still awaited. After its launch, this electric car will be available through the dealership.
The pricing details are yet to be disclosed by the company; it is expected that it will be available in the Indian market with an ex-showroom price ranging from ₹20 to ₹25 lakh.
Power strain
It will be available with two battery packs with a single electronic motor, which generates distinct power and torque. The expected LFP battery packs are 49 kWh and 61 kWh; check specifications from below.
| Specification | Battery Packs | |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | 61 kWh |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Power | ~143 hp | ~173 hp |
| Torque | ~193 Nm | ~193 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 175 km/h |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 9-10 Seconds | 7-8 Seconds |
| Expected Range | ~400 km | ~500 km |
It will be available with AC and DC charging options; the DC charger with a maximum power of 100 kW will charge this EV from 10 to 80 percent within 30 minutes, and the AC charger of 11 kW will take approximately 9 hours to completely charge it.
Exterior & Interior
The exterior and interior of this electric car together make it stand out among the EVs. The exterior is bold and stylish, and the interior gives a premium feel. Their features are
Exterior
- Slim LED headlamps with modern DRLs
- Closed EV-style front grille
- Large aero-design alloy wheels
- LED connected tail-lamp strip
- Dual-tone body color options
- Roof-mounted spoiler and shark-fin antenna
- Strong SUV stance with wheel-arch cladding
- Sporty front bumper with clean styling
- Flush or body-colored door handles
- Aerodynamic side profile for better efficiency
Interior
- Large touchscreen infotainment system
- Fully digital instrument cluster
- Two-spoke multifunction steering wheel
- Wireless phone charging pad
- Automatic climate control
- Electric seat adjustment
- Sliding and reclining rear seats
- Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
- Ambient lighting in the cabin
- Modern floating-style center console with storage
Safety
To ensure the safety of occupants, it is equipped with multiple airbags, which ensures minimal injury during the collision. Additionally, it has many features, which make driving convenient. These features are as follows:
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- Electronic Stability Program
- Hill Start Assist
- Hill Descent Control
- ISOFIX child-seat anchors
- Seatbelt warning for driver & front passenger
- Overspeed Warning
- 360-degree Camera
- Lane Departure Warning
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Pre-Collision or Forward-Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Dimensions
Toyota has yet to disclose the dimensions of this upcoming electric car; its length, width, and height are going to be 4,285 mm, 1,800 mm, and 1,640 mm, respectively; and the wheelbase of 2,700 mm gives ample legroom and headroom for both front and rear seat occupants.
The ground clearance is expected to be 180 mm, which is good enough to help this EV to run even on rough roads and Indian road conditions, and boot space is likely to be above 700 liters, using which a family of five can carry big luggage.
