Maruti’s e Vitara twin Toyota’s Urban Cruiser EV revealed; to debut at Brussels Motor Show
Toyota has unveiled the final production version of the Urban Cruiser EV, a year after revealing the Maruti eVX-based Urban SUV concept. Although it is somewhat smaller, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV has many design elements with the newly unveiled Suzuki e Vitara, which will be sold in India under the Maruti brand.
Naturally, a lot of the concept’s design elements have been simplified for the finished production model. Although the headlights and grille are still small, they are not as thin as those in the idea, and the radiator portion on the front bumper is less angular. The majority of the two-box e-SUV’s side features have been kept from the concept, and its black plastic cladding gives it the necessary SUV characteristics. Toyota will provide 18-inch or 19-inch aero-optimised wheels for the Urban Cruiser EV. The Urban Cruiser EV’s rear door handles are located in the C-pillar, just as the e Vitara.
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The skateboard platform, battery pack choices, and motors are just a few of the similarities between this Toyota e-SUV and the e Vitara that we documented. The 49kWh and 61kWh lithium-iron phosphate batteries of the Urban Cruiser EV. A 144 horsepower, 189 Nm motor installed on the front axle will be found in urban cruisers with a smaller battery, while a 174 horsepower, 189 Nm front motor will be found in those with a bigger battery.
Similar to the e Vitara, an AWD variant with a 61kWh battery and a 50 horsepower rear axle-mounted motor will also be available. 184 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque are the entire output of the AWD Urban Cruiser. These models will also have a “Trail Mode,” which helps on uneven terrain, and hill-descent control.
The interior of the Urban Cruiser EV is almost the same as that of the e Vitara, including the two-spoke steering wheel, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, and dashboard arrangement. A single-zone auto temperature control system, a wireless phone charger, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, driving modes, and an electronic parking brake with auto hold are all shown in the pictures that Toyota has made public. A JBL sound system, a sunroof, and motorized driver’s seat adjustment are other confirmed features, at least on range-topping versions. Along with a 40:20:40 split-folding feature, the Japanese manufacturer has also announced that the EV’s rear seats will have sliding and reclining capabilities.
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We anticipate the Urban Cruiser to come later in 2025, while the Japanese company has not yet said when it would launch its new EV in India. Since the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is an international model, it will be unveiled in public at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show, which starts on January 10. Prices for the UK-spec vehicle will be revealed in the third quarter of 2025, the business.
