Test drive in the Urban Cruiser

Toyota will launch the Urban Cruiser electric vehicle in September. We've already had the chance to sit inside the B-segment SUV.

This article is part of the special topic Electromobility for trades and medium-sized businesses

New vehicles cast long shadows ahead. The world premiere took place in December, and at the beginning of January there was the Urban cruiser of Toyota at the Brussels Motor Show – and now media representatives were allowed to take a seat in the new electric car for the first time. Order books open in April (then the price is also fixed), the actual Road premiere in September 2025.

Cooperation with Suzuki

The model is 4,30 meters long, 1,80 meters wide, and 1,635 meters high. Photo: © Toyota

With the Urban Cruiser, Toyota continues its multi-path strategy to reduce CO₂ emissions. purely battery-electric SUVs is with one Length of exactly 4,30 metersto Width of 1,80 meters and an Height of 1,635 with a wheelbase of 2,70 meters placed in the B segment.

The new electric car will be built in Gujarat, India, in joint work with Suzuki. Because the model is a cooperation between both brands and is based on the same platform, the essential data is not only for the Urban Cruiser, but also for the e-Vitara from Suzuki be valid.

Three engines

The model comes with two 11-inch monitors. Photo: © Toyota

The model will be launched with two battery packs, with 49 kWh and with 61 kWh powerThe large battery can be charged with 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC; further data is not yet available. Three engine power levels are planned. The entry-level engine delivers 106 kW/144 hp, the middle level 128 kW/174 hp, the large unit offers 135 kW/184 hp. Reach is currently being used with up to 400 kmn is given, final values ​​are not yet available.

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Lots of space in the interior

The rear view of the Urban Cruiser Photo: © Toyota

The model presented, in which the media representatives were allowed to sit, is still a pre-production version. Materials and gap dimensions are subject to change. However, the model was already available for the public to sit in and feel be impressed by the comfortable dimensions. back seat For example, move up to 16 centimeters, resulting in an enormous amount of space in the back of up to 85 centimeters. The test with the front seat pushed all the way back offers plenty of space for people 1,80 meters tall on the 40/20/40 split rear seat offers plenty of space and freedom of movement.

The new Urban Cruiser is already 12 assistance systems on board, as well as all models have all-wheel drive. Toyota offers up to ten years warranty on the battery, inspections at authorized dealers can extend the warranty for the entire vehicle extend to up to 15 years or 250.000 kilometers. Further information will follow from April.

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