Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is to be constructed on the same platform as Maruti Suzuki e Vitara that will also be released later this month.
The month of January 2026 is once again turning out to be a historic month in the electric vehicle market in India. After Mahindra introduced the XUV 3XO EV and Maruti Suzuki is preparing to introduce its first-ever EV, the e Vitara, Toyota is about to enter the EV market. The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV has been officially teased by the Japanese automaker, and it will officially debut in India on January 19.
The Urban Cruiser EV is based on the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara that will also be launched this month. Although the construction of both electric SUVs will be on the same platform, Toyota is likely to distinguish its product by making design adjustments and differences in features.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV was initially exhibited in concept form at Bharat Global Mobility Expo 2025 and subsequently at GIIAS 2025. The production version is now to make inroads into the Indian roads. The following is a peep preview of what we can expect of the upcoming electric SUV.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV price in india is expected to remain competitive, positioning it as a strong rival in the midsize electric SUV segment.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Design Forecasts
Toyota will still be rebadging the Urban Cruiser EV in a similar manner, however, without significant visual alterations. The teaser also shows monopod LED headlamps with eyebrow-shaped LED DRLs. The Toyota version has pixel-inspired DRL detailing as opposed to the Y-shaped lights elements located on the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, which gives the car a more recognizable identity.
Other design features such as BEV badging on the charging flap are also present. The Urban Cruiser EV will have a close resemblance to the e Vitara in terms of size, proportions, and silhouette. Toyota seems to have however eased the creases in the body making it look more clean and less muscular. Alloy wheels will also be redesigned and will most likely make it stand out of its Maruti counterpart.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Comfort and Convenience
The Urban Cruiser EV will also have a similar layout with distinct colour schemes inside the cabin as the e Vitara. In the world market, Toyota provides the EV in the black interior theme, as compared to the black and tan theme found in the Maruti.
Important interior characteristics will probably be:
- A complete digital driver display of 10.25 inches.
- An impressive infotainment touchscreen.
- Fixed glass roof
- Ventilated front seats
- 10-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat.
- Ambient lighting
These attributes make the Urban Cruiser EV a well-endowed model in the medium size electric SUV markets.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV interior is expected to offer a modern all-black cabin with a large digital display, premium features, and a clean, minimalist layout.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Safety Features
The Urban Cruiser EV is supposed to be packed with a complete safety package by Toyota. The safety features to be anticipated are:
- Seven airbags
- 360-degree surround-view camera
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Electronic parking brake
- Rear and front parking sensors
- Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems / ADAS
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: Powertrain and Specifications
The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV will have the same electric powertrain as the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara. It is predicted to be sold with two battery packs:
| Specification | 49 kWh Battery | 61 kWh Battery |
| Electric Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power Output | 142 bhp | 172 bhp |
| Torque | 192.5 Nm | 192.5 Nm |
| Claimed Range | 344 km | Up to 543 km |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
The toyota urban cruiser ev range,They both will be front-wheel-drive-based, and the bigger battery model should offer a claimed range of up to 543 km per charge. It is reported that the India-spec Urban Cruiser EV will first be sold with the FWD only.