Toyota announced the Urban Cruiser, a new battery EV and compact SUV for the European market, on December 12, 2024 (local time) . Scheduled to be unveiled to the public at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show, the model is based on Suzuki’s e Vitara and combines Toyota’s unique sophisticated design with advanced technology.
Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser: Summary of key points
- New battery electric vehicle to be introduced into the compact SUV market
- It will be unveiled to the public at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show
- Based on the Suzuki e-Vitara, it features Toyota’s unique design and technology
- Powerful SUV design and sophisticated styling
- Spacious interior space and versatile seating arrangements
- 49kWh and 61kWh battery options
- Choice of front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD)
- The latest safety and comfort equipment
- Toyota accelerates its electrification strategy in Europe
New Urban Cruiser: A powerful SUV design that stands out in both the city and the outdoors
Toyota Urban Cruiser
The Urban Cruiser features a robust yet sophisticated exterior design based on the theme of “urban tech.” It adopts Toyota’s “hammerhead” front end design cue, and its powerful bumper and striking rear light placement give it a bold presence from any angle.
Despite its compact body length of 4,285mm and wheelbase of 2,700mm, the sliding rear seat system provides a spacious interior.Various seat arrangements are possible, allowing for flexible adjustments to suit the number of passengers and luggage.
New Urban Cruiser: Advanced safety and comfort features
The Urban Cruiser is also packed with safety and comfort features that utilize the latest technology. In addition to advanced safety technologies such as a collision avoidance system and adaptive cruise control, it features a cutting-edge cockpit with a 10.25-inch digital meter and a 10.1-inch multimedia display. It also has a wide range of smartphone connectivity functions, supporting a comfortable drive.
New Urban Cruiser: Diverse powertrain options
The powertrain is available with two battery options, 49kWh and 61kWh, and in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). The FWD model delivers a maximum output of 144PS, while the AWD model delivers a maximum output of 184PS, achieving both powerful acceleration and excellent environmental friendliness.
Accelerating electrification strategies in Europe
The Urban Cruiser will be a key model in accelerating Toyota’s electrification strategy in Europe, as the company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions in Europe by 2035 and complete carbon neutrality by 2040. The Urban Cruiser will help Toyota achieve these goals.
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 |
A word from the editorial department
The new Urban Cruiser has finally been unveiled! It looks set to create a new sensation in the compact SUV market.
With its stylish design, spacious interior, and the powerful driving performance that only an EV can offer, it is sure to be useful in a wide range of situations, from city driving to outdoor activities.
I can’t wait for it to be released!
Toyota News Release
https://newsroom.toyota.eu/world-premiere-of-the-all-new-toyota-urban-cruiser
