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Toyota Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser

Brand: Toyota
Category: Electric Cars
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  • Drive Type: FWD, AWD
  • Type: 5 door SUV, 5 seats
  • Self Driving: No
  • Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.7
  • PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
  • BATTERY 7 / 10
  • BODY 4 / 10
  • DISPLAYS 5 / 10
  • COMFORT 6 / 10
  • SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Compact size works well in city traffic and tight parking
  2. Practical interior layout for daily use
  3. Toyota reliability focus and conservative design choices

CONS

  1. Driving range trails larger electric SUVs
  2. Limited appeal for long highway travel

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact electric SUV designed for urban and suburban use. It sits in the B segment and uses a five door crossover body style aimed at daily practicality rather than performance.

The Urban Cruiser EV uses a lithium ion battery expected in two capacity options, with a usable range of around 350 to 400 km on the WLTP cycle depending on configuration. It supports AC home charging and DC fast charging, with fast charge capability targeting short stop top ups rather than long distance travel.

Pricing is positioned below larger electric SUVs and close to other B segment electric crossovers. It suits city drivers, small families, and buyers moving from petrol crossovers to electric for the first time. Alternatives include the Peugeot e 2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. A direct comparison fits against the Kia EV3 in size and use case.

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MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 49kWh
Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 61kWh
Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2024, December 12
Availability Status Coming soon. Expected release 2025
Country of origin Japan

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 49 kWh total - Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 49kWh
61 kWh total - Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 61kWh
61 kWh total - Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD
Battery Chemistry Li-Ion (400V type)
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 186 mi WLTP - Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 49 kWh
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2
DC Charging (Max kW) CCS 150 kW - Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 49kWh
CCS - Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 61kWh
CCS - Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) FWD 144 hp (106 kW) - Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 49kWh
FWD 174 hp (128 kW) -Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 61kWh
AWD 184 hp (135 kW) - Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD
Torque (Nm) 139 lb-ft (189 Nm) - Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 49kWh
189 Nm (139 lb-ft) - Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 61kWh
300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 87 mph (140 km/h) -Toyota Urban Cruiser FWD 49 kWh

BODY

Body Style 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 168.7 x 70.9 x 64.6 in (4285 x 1800 x 1640 mm)
Wheelbase (mm) 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Kerb Weight (kg) R18, R19
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) No
Towing Capacity (kg) Yes

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Yes
Driver Assistance (ADAS) Front, side, rear cameras. Pre-Collision system, Lane departure alert, Lane keep assist

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated front seats
Roof Type Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360˚ camera, reverse camera

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 10.1" touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 10.25"
Head-Up Display (HUD) No

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Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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