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New Toyota Urban Cruiser Coming Soon: Specs, price and release info
Toyota’s new all-electric Urban Cruiser is a ‘sub-compact’ SUV set to offer convincing ranges, Toyota looks and strong city handling
The new battery-electric Toyota Urban Cruiser sub-compact SUV will hit the UK in late 2025. It’s slightly larger than a the hybrid Yaris Cross meaning it should live up to its name through good handling on city roads. Alongside the new C-HR+ and bZ4X electric SUVs also launching in the UK in 2025, it will give Toyota another slice of the ever-growing electric SUV marketplace.
Here’s everything we know so far:
Here’s everything we know so far:
- The line-up will feature two battery options - 49kWh and 61kWh
- The two batteries will offer up to 186 and 250 miles of range respectively
- It will be slightly bigger than a Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid, with a 2.7m wheelbase
- Front- and all-wheel drive (FWD/AWD) versions will be available in Europe, but only FWD versions will come to the UK
- The new Urban Cruiser will launch in Q4 2025 alongside the new C-HR+ and bZ4X SUVs
Design and models available
Toyota has described the design of the new Urban Cruiser as “urban tech” featuring a “hammerhead” frontal design, razor slim headlights and a bigger, chunkier back end. It’s slightly bigger than a Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid, offering more room in the rear and load space. There’s no confirmation on trim levels yet, but we do know the two battery sizes will be offered on the FWD versions coming to the UK.
Interior and tech
The interior is the usual Toyota standard, with a clever sliding system on the rear seats allowing you to increase either the cabin space or boot space depending on your needs. The driver has a good elevated position with a slim 10.4-inch screen behind the steering wheel and a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and navigation. We were told the premium trims will also get a 360-degree camera, JBL sound system and powered driver seat, and that a fixed sunroof will also be an option.
Batteries and range
The Urban Cruiser will be offered with two battery sizes - 49kWh and 61kWh - on the FWD versions, and only the 61kWh unit on the AWD version, though this version won't be coming to the UK for now. On the FWD versions, range will be determined by the battery size with the smaller unit offering up to 186 miles, and the larger one up to 250 miles.
Price and release
This is a new model and therefore hard to pin a price to. However, the vehicle is set to launch in the UK towards the end of 2025, but with no UK specifications or model range yet confirmed we will have to wait and see.
What other cars from Toyota are due this year?
Aside from the all-new Urban Cruiser you’re reading about right now, Toyota announced two more new vehicles launching in 2025. These are the battery-electric bZ4X and C-HR+ SUVs, both scheduled for launch in or around Q4 2025.
What other cars that are upcoming will this compete with?
As a ‘more compact than compact’ SUV, the Urban Cruiser will compete with similar-sized vehicles, such as the Dacia Spring and Hyundai Inster. It will be interesting to see what the Urban Cruiser offers compared to competing vehicles in the ever-growing SUV marketplace.