Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV – The electric SUV market in India is now growing rapidly. While previously hesitating about EV, now the long range, reliable brand and improved charging network have changed the picture. In this changed environment, Toyota is going to launch its first fully electric SUV in India. It is named Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV, whose official launch date is confirmed 19 January 2026.
This SUV is not just Toyota’s debut of EV Journey, but also a major result of its strategic partnership with Suzuki. Urban Cruiser BEV shares the upcoming Maruti Suzuki e Vitara’s platform and technology, which is expected to prove to be a fairly balanced package in terms of price and features.
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Design
Design of the Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV does not seem to be much experimental at first glance, and it is also its greatest strength. The front features sleek LED headlamps and integrated DRLs, giving it a clean and modern look.
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The BEV badge given near the front fender is not just for the show, but it also shows the location of the charging port. Its design and propulsion looks almost the same as e Vitara when viewed from the side profile, allowing this SUV to be recognized immediately.
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The 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels give it a strong stance on the road. Overall, the look of the Urban Cruiser BEV is one that seems not much futuristic, but long lasting like a simple but smart suit.
Platform
Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV will be manufactured at the Gujarat plant in Suzuki. The SUV is based on the Heartect e platform, which has been developed specifically for electric vehicles.
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The biggest feature of this platform is component sharing. Battery layout, electronics and many technical parts will be common to both Toyota and Suzuki. This directly benefits the price, as development and production costs are low.
Battery, Power and Range
Urban Cruiser BEV will be offered with two battery options 49 kWh and 61.1 kWh. Both of these batteries will be the same as the Pack Global model and e Vitara.
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Both variants will offer a single electric motor, generating power of around 172 hp and torque of 192 Nm. This output is smooth for city driving and does not allow overtaking to be reduced even on the highway.
The most important thing is its range. The Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV is expected to range around 550 km. This figure is important for customers who want to make EV not just a city car, but also a long drive partner.
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Interior and Technology
The interior of the Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV will see a good combination of technology and simplicity. It is expected to have a large touchscreen infotainment system, which will support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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This will be accompanied by an inflated digital instrument cluster, allowing the driver to easily find battery status, range and driving data.
Toyota’s T Intouch connected car technology will also be included. This will allow charging status, vehicle location and multiple remote functions to be controlled through the mobile app.
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Competition
After launch, Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV will compete directly with trains such as Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV and Mahindra XEV 9e.
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The range, features and brand trust will be seen among all these models. Toyota’s trusted name and technical partnership with Suzuki may give it a distinct identity in this crowd.