Toyota India is going to launch the Urban Cruiser EV, the badge-engineered version of the Maruti e Vitara, on January 20, 2026. In addition to the midsize Maruti SUV, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV will go against the likes of the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6 and Vinfast VF 6. Toyota may price the electric Urban Cruiser between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 26 lakh, ex-showroom.
- Urban Cruiser EV may feature a 10.25-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats
- 144hp, 174hp motor options could be offered
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV motor and battery options
49kWh, 61kWh choices likely
The 2026 Toyota electric vehicle is likely to offer the same 49kWh,144hp and 61kWh,174hp battery and motor choices as the upcoming e Vitara. While single-charge range figures for the Toyota EV are not available right now, the bigger battery pack could offer a single-charge range of up to 543km (on the ARAI cycle).
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV exterior design
Sleeker LED headlights and DRLs
Talking about the international-spec model, save for bits like sleeker DRLs and LED headlights, bridged by a thick black trim, and a smoother front bumper with two vertical air vents on the edges, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV closely resembles the e Vitara. Even the aero-optimised design for the wheels, likely 18 inches, is unchanged. It remains to be seen if the India-spec Toyota EV gets any changes.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV interior and features
10.25-inch touchscreen, front ventilated seats
Inside, the layout is also very similar to the e Vitara. The India-spec Urban Cruiser EV is expected to pack goodies like a 10.1-inch digital driver's display, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated front seats, an Infinity sound system, and more.
Level 2 ADAS, 7 airbags
Coming to the safety kit, the electric SUV is expected to offer Level 2 ADAS with lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control, along with 7 airbags, a tyre pressure monitor, a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, disc brakes for all 4 wheels, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold and an acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS).
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