Toyota Urban Cruiser revealed: New compact SUV resurrects old name
Powered only by electric motors, it will arrive in the UK late 2025
Anticipated some time ago with a concept and awaited by many, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is the Japanese manufacturer's new compact SUV which debuts online today. The model with a resurrected name already seen in the UK between 2009 and 2012 fits into an increasingly crowded segment and does so by offering only electric powertrains. In spite of the scepticism repeatedly expressed by top management, in fact, the Japanese company is also betting on electric power.
Expected to make its public debut at the Brussels Motor Show 2025, scheduled to take place from 15 to 19 January, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is just one of the pieces that will make up the company's battery-powered range, which by 2026 will have a total of 15 models. It is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in 2026.
- Toyota Urban Cruiser, (almost) like a Yaris Cross
- Toyota Urban Cruiser, compact and spacious
- Toyota Urban Cruiser, front or all-wheel drive
- Toyota Urban Cruiser, when it arrives
Toyota Urban Cruiser, the exterior
With a length of 4.28 metres, a width of 1.8 metres, a height of 1.64 metres and a wheelbase of 2.7 metres, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is slightly larger than the Yaris Cross, with which it shares neither aesthetics nor mechanical base. The design is in fact more angular and muscular, with square lines. The front end is partly reminiscent of the Suzuki e-Vitara - the platform is the same - while the rear, with its light clusters joined by the classic light bar, with its arched shape seems reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo Junior.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser will only be available with electric motors
Toyota Urban Cruiser, dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase |
| 4.28 metres | 1.8 metres | 1.64 metres | 2.7 metres |
Toyota Urban Cruiser, the interior
The interior of the Toyota Urban Cruiser does not differ much from that of its 'cousin' Suzuki, with digital instrumentation and central infotainment monitor (10.25 and 10.1 inches) set in a glossy black panel. The system echoes that of other Toyotas, is always connected and benefits from OTA updates.
The central tunnel is large and integrates various physical controls such as the rotor for the transmission and buttons to manage regenerative braking and the different driving modes.
The press release does not mention the boot and its capacity, limiting itself to showing pictures and mentioning the possibility of folding down the rear seatbacks in a 40:20:40 layout.
The interior of the Toyota Urban Cruiser features 10.25-inch digital instrumentation and a 10.1-inch central monitor
The Toyota Urban Cruiser's rear seat backs fold down in a 40:20:40 pattern
Toyota Urban Cruiser, motors and batteries
Based on a new platform dedicated to electric cars, the Toyota Urban Cruiser will be available with two different powertrains: the first with a 49 kWh battery, the second with a 61 kWh battery. The first is coupled exclusively to a 144 PS front motor, the second can be chosen with a 174 PS front motor or with 184 PS all-wheel drive, with a 65 PS motor on the rear axle. Unfortunately, the all-wheel drive model is unconfirmed for the UK market.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser will be available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
The latter version includes dedicated systems such as Downhill Assist Control and a specific driving mode called Trail, which distributes torque between the wheels, directing it to the one with the most traction. The front-wheel-drive Urban Cruiser, on the other hand, has the Snow mode, which reduces wheel spin on snowy roads. All versions of the Toyota Urban Cruiser will feature a heat pump as standard. No word yet on charging power or range.
In terms of technological equipment, the Urban Cruiser will be equipped with various driver assistance systems as standard, such as pre-collision system, adaptive cruise control, active lane keepers, 360° cameras and more.
Toyota Urban Cruiser batteries are 49 or 61 kWh
The rear of the Toyota Urban Cruiser is reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo Junior
Toyota Urban Cruiser, engines
| Traction | Front | Front | AWD |
| Battery capacity | 49 kWh | 61 kWh | 61 kWh |
| Power (PS) | 144 | 144 | 184 |
| Torque (Nm) | 189 | 189 | 300 |
Toyota Urban Cruiser, prices
Of course, it is still too early to talk about prices for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which will arrive in the UK in third quarter of 2025. Looking at the competition, the smart #1 starts at £31,950, the Kia EV3 at £32,995, and the Peugeot E-2008 at £34,400.
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