Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Launched in Europe, Is It Coming To India?

Japanese automaker Toyota has launched the Urban Cruiser electric SUV, in Europe. This marks Toyota’s next big step in expanding its battery-electric footprint globally. The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is a compact electric SUV which is likely the sister SUV of the Suzuki e-Vitara (Maruti Suzuki in India). As of now, this model is only confirmed for Europe, but given the company's association with Maruti Suzuki we are wondering if this product will make its way into the Indian market anytime soon.

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The Toyota Urban Cruiser is built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform and will be offered with two battery options - 49 kWh and 61 kWh. According to the company the 61 kWh battery pack offers a claimed WLTP range of up to 426 km on a single charge. It supports DC fast charging using which it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in a company claimed time of 45 minutes.

The company has shared that both battery pack options can be paired with a front-wheel-drive (FWD) setup. However the larger battery also gets the option of an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration. The 49 kWh FWD version generates 142 bhp and 193 Nm of torque. The 61 kWh FWD version generates 171 bhp and 193 Nm of torque. The 61 kWh AWD version generates 181 bhp and 307 Nm of torque.

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The Toyota Urban Cruiser electric SUV measures 4,285mm in length, 1,800mm in width, 1,635mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 2,700mm. These dimensions put this SUV in competition with the Hyundai Creta electric, Suzuki e-Vitara and others. In terms of design it features strong shoulder lines, LED DRLs and headlamps, the design of the headlamp cluster is more in line with the likes of Camry, clear LED tail lamps with blacked out treatment, roof mounted rear spoiler, shark fin antenna, wide muscular wheel arches. On the inside, the Urban Cruiser features a fully digital layout with integrated displays for the driver and infotainment system It gets a 10.25-inch infotainment system and 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster. It also gets Smartphone connectivity along with app-based functions that allow remote access to vehicle information and charging controls. It also features a sliding and split-folding rear seat setup that allows users to adjust cabin layout depending on passenger or luggage requirements.

On the safety front Toyota has equipped the Urban Cruiser EV with its latest suite of active and passive safety features including driver-assistance systems, 360-degree camera, blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, lane keep assist and much more.

Toyota has not confirmed an India launch for the Urban Cruiser EV. However, its size, SUV body style and multiple battery options fit well within the direction the Indian EV market is currently taking. Toyota India could be considering introducing this electric SUV in the country as a part of its broader electrification strategy, with several electric models under evaluation. If the Urban Cruiser EV is considered for India, local assembly and component localization would play a key role in determining its viability, pricing and production.