It’s official! The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV has been causing a lot of commotion, as it was unveiled during the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). And here comes the interesting part, this will also be an all-electric SUV that will be produced here in India at the facility of Maruti Suzuki in Gujarat. When will it be available in the Indian roads, then? So that is what today we are delving into!
The Basics: Size, Looks, and What Makes It Tick
The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV was founded on the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara except a bit of update. It has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm, the length of 4,285 mm and a width of 1,800 mm and a height of 1,640 mm. Compared to the Urban Cruiser Hyryder that uses petrol, the EV is a tad short but is quite in-your-face when it comes to presence.
The variety of the options that are offered by this SUV is what makes it interesting, other than its sleek design. The EV will have two battery packages:
- A 49 kWh for the budget-conscious buyer
- A 61 kWh for those who want more power and range
Power Under the Hood: What to Expect
Performance: Let us discuss performance. The Urban Cruiser EV will be offered with an entry-level front-wheel drive single-motor making 142 bhp and 189 Nm. To the people who are on 61 kWh, there will be two options on battery combinations, one is a 61 kWh, which I must add, it has some zhing.
Single-motor front-wheel drive producing 172 bhp and 189 Nm
Dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) that cranks it up to 181 bhp and 300 Nm of torque
In regard to range, the 61 kWh front-wheel drive will afford you an approximate of 400 km on full charge, whereas the AWD will provide you with approximately 350 km.
Features That Make You Smile
The urban cruiser EV is not just good at performance. Toyota has draped it with a few cool features:
- A 10.1-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay—say goodbye to tangled wires!
- A 10.25-inch all-digital instrument cluster, giving you a futuristic driving experience
- A chic color combination of black, grey, and brown upholstery that’s both stylish and comfortable
For safety, the Urban Cruiser EV will come with Level 2 ADAS—a smart set of driver assistance features that’ll make your drive safer and more convenient.
So, When Will It Land in India?
Toyota has stated the Urban Cruiser EV will move to India. Although no precise launch date has been scheduled so far, considering that it is going to be made in Gujarat, and has stiff competition: the e Vitara, Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6, and Tata Curvv EV, we can probably expect it to be driven on the Indian streets in the nearest future.
Summarily, the Urban Cruiser EV is becoming a revolution in the electric SUV industry. It has that with its good performance, features, and range hence a must-watch out.
Wherefore, prepare to make the move into electricity and wait on this space on the official launching date! The driving future is getting very exciting.
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