Toyota Presents the new All-Electric Compact SUV, the Urban Cruiser

Toyota has presented the all-new Urban Cruiser, a ompact battery electric SUV,  The new model, developed from the Urban SUV Concept, will increase the breadth and reach of Toyota's all-electric line-up. 

The car is constructed on a new platform from Toyota dedicated to battery electric vehicles.

The Urban Cruiser will be offered with two battery packs and the option of front or all-wheel drive.

Both use lithium-iron phosphate technology, with the benefit of durability, safety and reduced cost. 

A 49 kWh battery will be available exclusively in the FWD version, giving an output of 106 kW / 144 DIN hp. 

All Urban Cruiser versions will benefit from a comprehensive package of active safety and driver assistance systems, helping recognise and avoid a wide range of common accident risks.

Features include a pre-collision system, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert and lane keep assist. A 360-degree camera system gives the driver a complete view of the car’s surroundings when manoeuvring across rough ground or parking in tight spaces. 
 
In a press release Toyota states, 'The expansion of Toyota’s battery electric line-up, combined with a wide range of plug-in hybrid, full hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles, will progressively lower Toyota’s emissions across the region, towards the goal of a 100% CO2 reduction by 2035, contributing to Toyota Motor Europe’s goal of full carbon neutrality by 2040'.

By 2026, Toyota will have 15 zero emission vehicles in its range, including six battery electric vehicles using a dedicated platform.