WEB DESK: Toyota has officially launched the Urban Cruiser, a compact SUV reimagined as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), strengthening its foothold in the competitive European electric vehicle market.
The Urban Cruiser is expected to debut in the UK later this summer, with a starting price projected to exceed £30,000
With its “hammerhead” design language, Urban Cruiser promises to merge the promise of a rugged SUV with a sleek, streamlined contemporary look; slim headlights, strong rear quarters, and a wrap-around rear light bar complete the design package. Larger than the Yaris Cross, the turning radius of the vehicle is 5.2 meters and guarantees maneuverability.
Inside is a huge cabin example which has a 2,700mm wheelbase and a sliding rear seat arrangement, offering generous legroom usually seen in D-segment vehicles. Elevation as an SUV feature, horizontal instrument panel, and ambient lighting create the style and feeling of luxury, with the total number reaching 12.
Building on Toyota’s lightweight platform designed for its BEVs, the Urban Cruiser is fitted for both cabin and battery space by deleting floor cross members. The car has two different battery configurations:
- 49-kWh Battery: 142bhp with front-wheel drive.
- 61-kWh Battery: Front wheel drive (172 bhp) and all-wheel drive (182 bhp).
- The AWD variant is equipped with Traction Control to improve performance under conditions such as Downhill Assist Control, Trail Mode, and Snow Mode.
Age of Urban Cruiser and thus Integrated with the Latest Safety Suite of Toyota including Pre-Collision System, Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, etc. It features an all-digital interface in-between.
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