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Toyota Teases Urban Cruiser EV for India With Reported January 19 Launch

Toyota's first mass-market EV in India is a Maruti e Vitara twin built locally on Suzuki's Heartect architecture.

Overview

  • Toyota released the first India-specific teaser for the Urban Cruiser EV, confirming its close relation to Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara.
  • CarWale reports an India launch on January 19, while official pricing and full variant details are yet to be disclosed.
  • The SUV will be manufactured at Suzuki’s Gujarat facility using the Heartect e platform, a localisation move expected to shape pricing.
  • Two LFP battery options are reported or expected: around 49kWh and 61.1kWh with single-motor outputs of roughly 144hp or 174hp and a claimed range of up to about 500km.
  • Teased and reported features include slim LED headlamps, a closed-off grille, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, a 10.1-inch digital cluster and a Level 2 ADAS suite, with rivals spanning Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra and MG in the midsize e-SUV segment.