Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Teased : Launch Confirmed for 19 January

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially teased the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, confirming its launch on 19 January. This will be Toyota’s first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) for the Indian market and is essentially a badge-engineered version of the Maruti e Vitara.

Toyota Urban Cruiser EV : Key Highlights

• Launch date: 19 January
• Toyota’s first BEV in India
• Based on Maruti e Vitara
• Two battery pack options
• Claimed range: Up to 500km

Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Design & Exterior

Visually, the Urban Cruiser EV carries over familiar Maruti design cues, ensuring it looks modern yet conservative. Key exterior elements include:

• Closed-off grille with ADAS module
• Active air flaps
• 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
• Body-coloured ORVMs
• Clean SUV stance without overdone EV styling

Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Interior & Features

Inside, the Urban Cruiser EV is expected to mirror the e Vitara’s layout, offering a premium yet functional cabin:

• Dual-tone interior theme
• Vertical AC vents
• Button-based HVAC controls
• Single-pane sunroof
• Two-spoke steering wheel
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster

Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Battery, Power & Range

Mechanically, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV will be offered with two LFP battery options:

• 48.8kWh battery: 142bhp, 192.5Nm
• 61.1kWh battery: 172bhp, 192.5Nm
• Claimed driving range: Up to 500km

This setup should make the Urban Cruiser EV suitable for both city usage and long-distance driving.

Rivals in India

The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV will compete with:

• MG Windsor EV
• Tata Curvv EV
• Mahindra BE 6
• Hyundai Creta Electric
• Maruti e Vitara
• Kia Carens Clavis EV
• Upcoming EVs from Volkswagen, Skoda and Honda