However, this new car, Toyota Urban Cruiser, is soon expected to be launched by Toyota as part of expanding their electric vehicle offerings into a compact SUV.
It is slated to debut at the Brussels Motor Show and is likely to be available in the UK by the third quarter of 2025.
Design and Platform
Inspired by the Urban SUV concept of Toyota, the Urban Cruiser is pretty modern and chic in its design.
It’s built upon an co-developed electric vehicle platform designed with Suzuki which, in turn, is quite similar to Suzuki’s E Vitara SUV. Compact dimensions best suit it for urban cities because it can easily complement styling with practicality nowadays.
Performance and Range
While Urban Cruiser is expected to have two battery options-a 49 kWh battery to produce a front-wheel-drive (FWD) system, and a 61 kWh battery using all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration-its AWD variant will produce a power output of 135 kW and approximately 300 Nm of torque. Although official range figures have not been released, expectations place its range at around 400 kilometers per charge, qualifying it for both typical city commuting and long leisure trips.
Advanced Features
This vehicle will be furnished with the latest next-generation advanced features for comfort and safety while driving against any other of its predecessors. A dual-screen display: includes a 10.25-inch instrument cluster plus a 10.1-inch infotainment system. Also, the new Urban Cruiser will also install heat pumps for cabin heating and manual battery preconditioning for the best output in charging. Drive assist modes like downhill assist, trail modes, and snow mode for FWD model will be added, promoting stable and safe performance on a variety of terrains.
Conclusion
The new Toyota Urban Cruiser is the next big leap into electric mobility by Toyota. It is so expected on range, advanced features, and compact design that one believes it will be a strong contender in the compact electric SUV category. It will then be available for those wishing to own it in Europe toward the end of 2025.