Toyota Reveals All-New Urban Cruiser
Toyota has revealed the latest incarnation of the Urban Cruiser, which will return to the UK market in the third quarter of 2025.
The model was last sold in the UK back in 2014 and is being reintroduced as an all-electric compact SUV to rival the likes of the Hyundai Kona and MINI Aceman as part of Toyota’s push to have 15 zero emission vehicles as part of its range by 2026.
The Urban Cruiser will be built on on a new platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles and will be slightly larger than the full hybrid Yaris Cross.
A number of different powertrain options will be available, with a 49kWh battery pack offered exclusively with front-wheel drive but the option to upgrade to a 61kWh battery pack for more power – albeit with the same torque levels.
There is also the option of the 61kWh battery with four-wheel drive, where an additional motor for the rear axle boosts power still further whilst also increasing torque levels.
An energy-saving heat pump for the air conditioning system and manually operated battery pre-heating to optimise performance in colder conditions will be a standard feature on all models.
Official details on expected range have yet to be confirmed.
The Urban Cruiser will be offered with either 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels depending on model grade and in a wide range of colours, including bi-tone options with black roof.
Adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert and lane keep assist are amongst an expansive list of safety systems, with a 360-degree camera system to aid parking. A sliding rear seat will provide plenty of interior space, with the car also featuring smartphone integration and a multi-media system that includes satellite navigation with cloud-based traffic flow data.
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