Toyota has officially launched its entry into India’s electric vehicle market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella which is scheduled to reach showrooms in the near future. The SUV will provide three different options to customers which include E1 E2 and E3 models. The E1 base model provides a 49 kWh LFP battery system which works with a single electric motor located at the front of the vehicle.

Power and Performance

The E1 model produces 142 bhp and 189 Nm of torque which makes it suitable for everyday use in urban areas. The charging system requires a 7 kW AC charger as its only charging option and the expected price will reach approximately ₹17 lakh (ex-showroom).The base trim includes modern features because of local production at Suzuki’s Gujarat manufacturing facility.

Exterior Highlights

The Urban Cruiser Ebella E1 features a bold and sporty design, with notable styling elements such as:

• LED daytime running lights with projector headlamps
• Charging port integrated into the front fender
• Chunky body cladding
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Rear door handles hidden behind rear windows
• LED tail lamps and roof-mounted spoiler
• Faux skid plates and bumper reflectors
• Shark-fin antenna

Interior and Comfort

The cabin design is similar to the Maruti e-Vitara, with a dual-tone brown and black theme. Key interior highlights include:

• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Two-spoke multifunction steering wheel
• Silver-finished AC vents
• Clean centre console layout

The E1 trim offers practical comfort features like:

• Fabric upholstery
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• Keyless entry with push-button start
• Rear seats with 40:20:40 split, sliding and reclining function
• Centre armrest with cupholders
• Single-zone automatic climate control with PM 2.5 air filter

Driving Features & EV Functions

Toyota has equipped the E1 variant with EV-specific driving aids, including:

• Regenerative braking with selectable levels
• One-pedal driving
• Multiple drive modes including Snow mode
• Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS)

The SUV uses ventilated disc brakes on both axles and rides on 225/55 R18 tyres.

Safety Features

Safety is a key focus even in the base model. The Urban Cruiser Ebella E1 comes with:

• Seven airbags
• ABS with EBD
• ESP
• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold
• Hill hold control
• TPMS
• Full-size spare wheel
• Immobiliser
• Pedestrian-friendly pedal release system