Toyota is lastly launching one other electrical SUV. Say good day to the Toyota City Cruiser EV, unveiled on Thursday. Try the primary photographs under.
Meet the Toyota City Cruiser EV
The Toyota City Cruiser is the model’s second electrical SUV, following the bZ4X. It’s an unofficial successor to the gas-powered mannequin, which was discontinued in 2014.
With contemporary styling and a brand new devoted EV platform, the City Cruiser EV is exclusive from Toyota’s different fashions. Toyota mentioned its “impactful strains” are a defining high quality because it seems to realize an edge over rivals.
One of the noticeable options is the brand new “hammerhead” front-end design. The entrance and rear ends characteristic modern curves with a full-length gentle association throughout the again. Toyota mentioned the “City Tech” design provides it a commanding presence at each angle.
At 4,285 mm lengthy, 1,800 mm large, and 1,640 mm tall, the electrical SUV is barely larger than its common Yaris Cross. It additionally features an extended wheelbase at 2,700 mm (+140 mm in comparison with the Yaris Cross).
Inside, the electrical SUV options twin 10.1″ infotainment and 10.25″ driver show screens with smartphone integration capabilities.
The brand new platform is similar one underpinning Suzuki’s e-Vitara electrical SUV, which was unveiled final month. It will likely be the primary EV from the 2 Japanese auto giants as they deepen their alliance.
Just like the e-Vitara, Toyota’s Land Cruiser EV can have 49 and 61-kWh battery pack choices. The previous will probably be solely FWD and produce 142 hp (106 kW), whereas the latter produces 172 hp (128 kW). Within the AWD mannequin, the bigger battery delivers 181 hp (135 kW).
The brand new AWD system (Suzuki’s ALLGRIP-e) consists of Downhill Help Management and Path Mode for added traction, whereas Snow Mode within the FWD mannequin makes it simpler to get round on snow-covered roads.
| Toyota URBAN CRUISER EV* | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| Battery capability (kWh) | 49 | 61 | 61 |
| Energy (kW/bhp/DIN hp) | 106/142/144 | 128/172/174 | 135/181/184 |
| Torque (Nm) | 189 | 189 | 300 |
Though Toyota didn’t reveal vary figures, the electrical SUV is predicted to have a spread of as much as 250 miles with the bigger battery pack.
The Toyota Land Cruiser EV will formally debut on the 2025 Brussels Motor Present. It’s going to launch within the UK in Q3 2025, adopted by different European markets. In accordance with AutoCar, anticipated costs are round $44,500 (£35,000).
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