Toyota Motor Philippines has officially launched the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV in the Philippines, expanding its lineup of electrified vehicles. The model was previously previewed at the Toyota GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup held at Riverpark in Cavite.
The Urban Cruiser EV is now available at select dealerships nationwide with a suggested retail price of ₱2,135,000. It comes with a complimentary wallbox charger and a portable charger.
Powering the electric SUV is a front-mounted synchronous motor producing 174 hp (128 kW) and 193 Nm of torque. It uses an integrated eAxle system that combines the motor, inverter, and reduction gears into a single compact unit. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and has a top speed of 150 km/h.
The model is equipped with a 61.1 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery, offering a claimed range of up to 475 kilometers. The real-world range is expected to be lower, though we have yet to fully test the Urban Cruiser. A thermal management system helps regulate battery temperature in varying conditions. While LFP batteries have lower energy density compared to nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) batteries, they are known for better durability under frequent charging cycles. Charging is supported via the CCS Type 2 standard, which adds convenience.
In terms of design, the Urban Cruiser EV adopts styling cues similar to the Toyota bZ4X, featuring Toyota’s latest design language, aero-optimized bumpers, LED headlights, and 18-inch alloy wheels with aero covers.
Inside, the SUV features a two-tone black-and-brown cabin. Standard equipment includes a power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather and fabric upholstery, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Other features include ambient lighting, automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and a nine-speaker JBL sound system.
The rear seats feature a sliding function and can be folded in a 40-20-40 split. Cargo capacity ranges from 244 liters to 310 liters, and up to 566 liters with the rear seats folded.
Safety features include a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking.
As for the origin of the Urban Cruiser BEV, it is made and sourced in India, and is a rebadge of the Suzuki eVitara.
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