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If you are among those waiting for a right-sized, family-friendly electric SUV from Toyota for India \u2014 now the wait just got a whole lot more exciting. Toyota has now officially teased the Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) for India for the very first time, hinting that the launch is just around the corner. This is not just some other concept or a long-term promise- this is a near-production electric SUV ready for India and it will hit showrooms soon.<\/span><\/p>\n \u200bIn this blog, let\u2019s check predicted features, design, battery choices, and what makes the Urban Cruiser BEV very likely to be one of the most buzz-worthy EVs in the Indian\u2002market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n New teaser unveiling Urban Cruiser BEV front and side views provides a solid glimpse at Toyota\u2019s design language for its first electric SUV in India.<\/span><\/p>\n The overall India-spec Urban Cruiser BEV appears very near to the\u2002concept. It\u2019s production-ready and stylish but not particularly flashy\u2002or experimental.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV is based on the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara\u2002platform. Both electric SUVs will be produced at\u2002Maruti Suzuki\u2019s Gujarat plant and are built on the same EV underpinnings.<\/span><\/p>\n In other words, it\u2019s Toyota\u2019s take on Maruti\u2019s first electric SUV \u2013 same base, different design. <\/span>They are expected to be close in size, measuring about 4.2-4.3 meters long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase, which would position them in the midsize SUV category. You\u2019ll also find the same EV platform, flat floor, battery configuration, and similar powertrain and range options.<\/span><\/p>\n The difference is in the design and branding behind which Toyota\u2002is well known. The Urban Cruiser BEV has Toyota-specific design features and details of lighting, alloy wheels and trims and includes Toyota\u2019s global design language and brand reliability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although Toyota has not shown the inside of the India-spec Urban Cruiser BEV as of yet, thanks to the global car and e Vitara, we know what will be on offer: \u202f\u200b\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Two-spoke steering wheel with a chunky, modern design \u2013 similar to recent Maruti\/Toyota models. A 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system\u2002with connected car technology, navigation, smartphone connectivity, and may be some built-in apps. A 10.1-inch fully digital instrument cluster that displays EV-related details such as range, battery status, energy flow, drive modes and regen levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Premium options are expected to be:\u2002<\/b><\/p>\n Speaking of practicality, the overseas Urban Cruiser EV and e Vitara feature sliding rear seats that slide forwards and backwards to offer flexibility between rear legroom and boot space.This is a very user-friendly feature for Indian families who often juggle airport runs, city commutes, and highway trips in one car\u00bbrdquo;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Safety Kit will also likely be robust:<\/b><\/p>\n All in all, the Urban Cruiser BEV appears to be a comfortable, technology-laden, and safety-centric EV SUV \u2014 not\u2002just a \u201cborn-electric experiment.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There will be two battery options for the Urban Cruiser BEV and range is left to be one of its biggest “excitement” factors.<\/span><\/p>\n Battery:<\/b> Toyota will probably provide a 49 kWh battery and a bigger 61 kWh battery. The smaller pack is estimated to output around 143\u2013144 PS, while the bigger one could pump out about 173\u2013174 PS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Powertrain:<\/b> Both are likely\u2002to be front wheel drive secures. A global\u2002version with AWD is available, but whether it will be released in India is still unknown.<\/span><\/p>\n Range: <\/b>The 61 kWh battery claims to give more than 500 km ARAI cycle range which is similar to that of the Maruti eVitara with a claim of 543 km. On a practical\u2002standpoint, the range is probably good for 350\u2013400 km, which is plenty for daily commuting in addition to weekend jaunts.<\/span><\/p>\n Charging information has yet to be announced, but DC fast charging and a home AC wall charger should be available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV is anticipated to bring its India debut\u2002in the coming days. After its full disclosure, some reports suggest that 19 January may be the date of the launch.<\/span><\/p>\n As for the price, it is likely to be priced in the range of \u20b916 lakh to \u20b922 lakh (ex-showroom) approximately depending upon the variant and battery pack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV is poised to be a very good and value-for-money guess of this new segment in India\u2019s electric SUV market. It is a familiar, family-based SUV model, but with contemporary EV technology, long-range claims, and Toyota reliability. sharing underpinnings with the Maruti e Vitara, buyers get a\u2002proven platform, while Toyota adds its own styling, tuning, and brand value.<\/span><\/p>\n If priced right, the Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV will be a fine compromise of pragmatism, performance, features, and safety. Indian families who want to move away from petrol or diesel SUVs but don\u2019t want to take that dangerous jump to going electric, this is quite possibly one of the most well-rounded, and confidence-inspiring, EV options you\u2019ll find.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are among those waiting for a right-sized, family-friendly electric SUV from Toyota for India \u2014 now the wait just got a whole lot more exciting. Toyota has now officially teased the Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)… Continue Reading First Clear Glimpse Of Toyota\u2019s India-Spec EV<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Shared DNA With Maruti e Vitara \u2013 But With Toyota Flavour<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nToyota Urban Cruiser BEV Expected Features & Interior<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Urban Cruiser BEV Battery Options and Range<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nLaunch Timeline & Expected Price In India<\/span><\/h2>\n
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