At the ongoing 2025 Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki eVitara made a grand debut. eVitara will spawn a Toyota counterpart too, called Urban Cruiser EV. The concept version of Urban Cruiser EV, the Urban BEV Concept, was showcased at Auto Expo. In its concept form, Urban BEV radiates quite a strong presence and some of it will be carried over to the production model.
Toyota Urban BEV Concept Showcased
This is the first public appearance of Toyota Urban BEV in India. The production version of this vehicle, Urban Cruiser EV will be exclusively manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant. Just like Maruti Suzuki eVitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is highly likely to be a global product and launched in markets like Japan, Europ and others.
Showcased in a striking Blue shade, Urban BEV Concept grabs a lot of eyeballs. It has a strong presence, maybe stronger than that of eVitara’s. The production version has been revealed in pictures and is close to this concept. Urban Cruiser EV will make its first public appearance at 2025 Brussels show in January.
We have a muscular fascia with high-set headlights, a strong bonnet, chunky wheel arches, air channels in the front bumper to smoothen air flow and increase aerodynamics. Rear door handle is in the C-pillars. Side body cladding are chunky and the wheels on this concept are massive.
When does it launch?
Rear is rather handsome with a neatly integrated roof spoiler along with smartly positioned tail lights. The entire rear bumper is left unpainted, which cuts down on visual bulk. On the inside, Urban Cruiser EV will get identical interiors as eVitara with the same floating centre console, 2-spoke steering and dual displays. It will get ADAS suite and other safety systems as well.
Where powertrains are concerned, Toyota Urban Cruiser EV will get the same battery and motor options as eVitara. So, a choice between 49 kWh or 61 kWh battery options. Only the larger 61 kWh battery offers a dual-motor 4WD option. 2WD variants get a FWD layout powered by a motor rated at 172 bhp and 189 Nm.
Larger 61 kWh battery pack allows buyers to choose dual-motor layout with 4WD capabilities. The rear electric motor adds up to 64 bhp, yielding a total system output of 181 bhp and 300 Nm. Launch is likely to happen in 2025.