Toyota Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV — spec data and generation history.
Toyota's small electric SUV — built in Suzuki's Indian plant, sister car to the Suzuki eVitara, on the new HEARTECT-e EV platform. Single generation, on sale UK from late 2024. Two batteries — 49 kWh (FWD, 184-mile range) and 61 kWh (FWD or AWD, up to 256 miles). 142 bhp on 49 kWh, 172 bhp on 61 kWh FWD, 181 bhp combined on AWD. 7-year warranty as standard. First Toyota-Suzuki badge-share with Toyota in the lead. Sensible package, sensible price, sensible range — Toyota doing what Toyota does. The bZ4X big-brother sells the brand idea, this sells the volume.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
Mk1
61 kWh FWD — 172 bhp, 256-mile range.
- + Toyota dealer network + 7-year warranty
- + AWD option
- − Suzuki-shared, less premium feel
- − New car — track record absent
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
- New model — early production unknowns
- 12V auxiliary battery weak (typical Toyota)
- Infotainment software updates expected early life
Rivals
Suzuki eVitara · Hyundai Kona Electric · Volvo EX30 · Ford Puma Gen-E
