Toyota plans to release its new electric SUV model, the Urban Cruiser, in Japan in October 2025. The long-awaited new Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that uses a platform specifically for electric vehicles (EVs) jointly developed with Suzuki. Expectations are high as it has now been decided that the car will finally be introduced in Japan, having first been released in the European market.
The Urban Cruiser is positioned as an important model to accelerate Toyota’s electrification strategy. For Toyota, which has set ambitious goals of zero carbon dioxide emissions in Europe by 2035 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2040, the Urban Cruiser will be a major step towards achieving these goals.
Toyota New Urban Cruiser: Summary of Features
design
- A sophisticated design that blends in with both the city and nature
- Adopts Toyota’s iconic “Hammerhead” front end
- Despite its compact body, it offers a spacious interior
- Sliding rear seats, versatile seat arrangements
Powertrain
- Two battery capacities: 49kWh and 61kWh
- Front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) available
- The FWD model has a maximum output of 144 PS, while the AWD model has a maximum output of 184 PS.
- A lithium-ion iron phosphate battery designed for safety and security
safety equipment
- Collision Avoidance System
- adaptive cruise control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Comfortable equipment
- 10.25-inch digital meter and 10.1-inch multimedia display
- Smartphone connectivity function
- JBL Premium Audio System
others
- Body size: Length 4,285mm, width 1,800mm, height 1,635mm, wheelbase 2,700mm
- Price: From 4 million yen (estimated)
- Release date: October 2025 (Japan)
- OEM model of Suzuki “eVitara”
- Adopts a platform specifically for electric vehicles
- Planned for sale in Europe
point
- A compact EV that will lead Toyota’s electrification strategy
- Achieves both stylish design and the powerful driving performance of an EV
- Great for a wide range of uses, from city riding to outdoor activities
Toyota’s New Urban Cruiser Exterior: A Design that Combines Innovation and Practicality
The Urban Cruiser’s design is based on the theme of “urban tech,” pursuing a sophisticated style that blends seamlessly into both urban and natural environments. The “hammerhead” front end, a Toyota design icon, gives a powerful yet futuristic impression. Despite its compact body, the sliding rear seat and versatile seating arrangements provide a spacious interior and flexible usability.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
The body measures 4,285mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and 1,635mm in height. Its maneuverability is well suited to Japanese road conditions. With a minimum turning radius of 5.2m, it’s easy to maneuver and comfortable to drive in urban areas.
Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser interior: Advanced safety and comfort features for a safer and more comfortable drive
The Urban Cruiser is packed with the latest safety and comfort features. In addition to advanced safety technologies such as a collision avoidance system and adaptive cruise control, it also features a cutting-edge cockpit with a 10.25-inch digital meter and a 10.1-inch multimedia display. It also has a full range of smartphone connectivity features, supporting a comfortable and safe drive.
Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser powertrain delivers powerful driving performance thanks to electrification technology
The Urban Cruiser is available in two battery capacities, 49kWh and 61kWh, and is available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The FWD model delivers a maximum output of 144PS, while the AWD model delivers a maximum output of 184PS, combining powerful acceleration with excellent environmental friendliness.
The driving battery is a lithium-ion iron phosphate battery, which is safe and secure. Furthermore, the electric powertrain uses two independent eAxles at the front and rear, making it compatible with 4WD and improving off-road performance.
Achieving both environmental friendliness and economic efficiency
The Urban Cruiser combines high environmental friendliness with economic efficiency. In addition to the low fuel consumption that only an electric vehicle can offer, customers can also enjoy economic benefits by taking advantage of subsidy programs at the time of purchase and discount plans for electricity charges.
New Urban Cruiser specs
| item | Urban Cruiser 2WD (49kWh) |
Urban Cruiser 2WD (61kWh) |
Urban Cruiser 4WD (61kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,285mm | 4,285mm | 4,285mm |
| Overall width | 1,800mm | 1,800mm | 1,800mm |
| Overall height | 1,635mm | 1,635mm | 1,635mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm | 2,700mm | 2,700mm |
| Tread – Front | 1,540mm | 1,540mm | 1,540mm |
| Tread – Rear | 1,545mm | 1,545mm | 1,545mm |
| ground clearance | 180mm | 180mm | 180mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.2m | 5.2m | 5.2m |
| Battery capacity | 49kWh | 61kWh | 61kWh |
| Motor maximum output – front |
106kW | 128kW | 128kW |
| Motor Maximum Output – Rear |
– | – | 48kW |
| Motor Maximum Power – Total |
106kW | 128kW | 135kW |
| Maximum torque | 189Nm | 189Nm | 300Nm |
| Drive system | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people | 5 people | 5 people |
transmission |
1-speed electric drive | 1-speed electric drive | 1-speed electric drive |
| Brakes – Front | Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
| Brake – Rear | Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
| tire | 225/55 R18 | 225/55 R18 225/50 R19 |
225/55 R18 225/50 R19 |
| Vehicle weight | 1,702 kg | 1,760kg – 1,799kg | 1,860kg – 1,899kg |
Toyota New Urban Cruiser Price and Release Date
The price is expected to start at around 4 million yen. Compared to the previously released bZ4X, it is priced more affordably and is expected to play a role in promoting the spread of EVs. It is scheduled to be released in Japan in October 2025. It is also planned to be sold in Europe, making it a model that will be rolled out globally.
A new standard for compact EVs, driving Toyota’s electrification strategy
The Urban Cruiser is an important model that will drive Toyota’s electrification strategy, and has the potential to set a new standard for compact EVs. With its stylish design, spacious interior, and the powerful driving performance that only an EV can provide, it will be useful in a wide range of situations, from city driving to outdoor activities.
The arrival of the Urban Cruiser will bring a breath of fresh air to the EV market and bring the appeal of EVs to more people.
A word from the editorial department
The new Toyota Urban Cruiser is a model that will set a new standard for compact SUVs, combining stylish design, spacious interior space, and the powerful driving performance that only an EV can offer. We can’t wait for its release in Japan in October 2025.
Toyota News Release
https://newsroom.toyota.eu/world-premiere-of-the-all-new-toyota-urban-cruiser
