Here Are Top 5 Things You Need To Know About The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Ahead Of Its Launch Tomorrow
Although the Urban Cruiser EV is a rebadged version of the Maruti e-Vitara, it carries its own distinct design cues
Although the Urban Cruiser EV is a rebadged version of the Maruti e Vitara, it carries its own distinct design cues
[Update: Toyota India unveiled its first-electric offering the Urban Cruiser Ebella. It will be offered along with a Battery as a Service scheme and prices will be announced soon.]
Toyota is set to introduce its first all-electric SUV in India, which will take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta Electric. Called the Urban Cruiser EV, it has already been teased, where we got a glimpse of its design. It is essentially a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, with distinct styling. With its official launch scheduled for tomorrow, here are the top five things you need to know about the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Exterior Design
As seen in the teaser, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV features a muscular design with sleek design touches. Up front, it gets LED headlamps paired with pixel-like LED DRLs. A chunky bumper gives it some much needed muscle. The side profile will be similar to the Maruti e Vitara, albeit with different wheels. While at the rear, it will likely get connected LED tail lamps along with a chunky bumper, as seen in global model.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Interior
Except for a different colour scheme, the Urban Cruiser EV will feature a similar interior layout to the e Vitara. It will continue to retain physcial controls for all the important features, making it easy to use on the move.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Features Onboard
Feature-wise, the Urban Cruiser EV is expected to come equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display, ventilated front-row seats, a powered driver’s seat, wireless phone charging and a fixed glass roof.
On the safety front, it is likely to get seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system and Level-2 ADAS.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Powertrain
The Urban Cruiser EV is expected to use the same electric powertrain as the India-spec e Vitara. That means one can expect it to be offered only with a front-wheel-drive setup, unlike the international version which gets all-wheel drive. Take a look at the expected powertrain specifications in the table below.
| Battery Option |
49 kWh |
61 kWh |
| No. of electric motor(s) |
1 |
1 |
| Power |
144 PS |
174 PS |
| Torque |
192.5 Nm |
192.5 Nm |
| Claimed range |
344km(WLTP) |
543 km(ARAI) |
| Drivetrain |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Expected Pricing and Rivals
Pricing for the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is expected to start around Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, the Urban Cruiser EV will compete against the Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, Mahindra BE 6, Tata Curvv EV, Tata Sierra EV along with the upcoming Maruti e Vitara.