Joseph Fernandes 
Toyota’s New SUV gives 543 KMs range on single charge and its slightly longer and taller than it’s sibling itself.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially entered the Indian electric vehicle market with the world premiere of the Urban Cruiser Ebella. This mid-size SUV marks a major shift in Toyota’s local strategy, moving beyond hybrids into the mass-market EV space.
Developed in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki, the Ebella is the sibling to the recently showcased Maruti eVitara. Toyota has now opened official bookings for the Ebella at an initial amount of Rs 25,000, with the official launch expected very soon.
Modern Design
The Ebella stays true to the “Urban BEV” concept shown at the 2025 Auto Expo, featuring a design that balances futuristic aesthetics with a rugged SUV stance. While it shares its core architecture with the Maruti version, Toyota has added distinct styling cues to give it a unique identity. The front fascia is defined by a bold “hammerhead” look with sleek, segmented LED DRLs and triangular headlights connected by a thick black trim.
The SUV maintains a muscular profile with squared-off wheel arches, heavy body cladding, and 18-inch aero-optimized alloy wheels designed for efficiency. At the rear, the door handles are integrated into the C-pillar to create a clean, coupe-like silhouette, while the segmented LED taillights echo the modern lighting signature found at the front.
| Parameters | Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella |
| Length | 4285 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm |
| Turning Radius | 5.2 m |
| Boot Space | 306-320 L |
| Kerb Weight | 1725 – 1815 KG |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2180 – 2250 KG |
Toyota offers a variety of color choices:
- Monotone: Cafe White, Bluish Black, Gaming Grey, Sportin Red, and Enticing Silver.
- Dual-Tone (with Black Roof): Cafe White, Land Breeze Green, Sportin Red, and Enticing Silver.
Performance, Battery, and Range
| Parameters | Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella | |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | 61 kWh |
| Drivetrain | FWD | |
| Power | 142 BHP | 173 BHP |
| Torque | 192 NM | 189 NM |
| Range | 440 KM | 543 KM |
| Charging Speed | 10-80% in 39 Minutes in 100 kW DC Fast Charger 10-80% in 58 Minutes on 50 kW DC Fast Charger 10-100% in 4 Hrs 50 Mins on 11 kW AC Charger | |
Toyota is offering the Ebella in three distinct trims: E1, E2, and E3. The E1 is available only with the 49 kWh battery pack, while E2 & E3 with 61 kWh Battery Pack.
Interiors
Inside, the Ebella offers a premium, tech-heavy cabin finished in a sophisticated brown and black dual-tone theme. The dashboard is dominated by a seamless dual-screen setup, featuring a 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The cabin is designed for convenience, incorporating wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated front seats, powered driver seat, a panoramic sunroof, and a JBL Premium sound system.
Safety
Safety is a major priority, with 7 airbags and disc brakes on all four wheels coming as standard across the range. The top-tier E3 variant gains a Level 2 ADAS suite with functions such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, stagger warning, blind spot monitor, pre-collision system & adaptive high beam system, along with a 360 Degree camera for easier parking.
Ownership Peace of Mind
To ease the transition for first-time EV buyers, Toyota has announced several attractive ownership packages:
- Warranty: An 8-year battery warranty.
- Buyback: A 60% buyback assurance scheme to protect resale value.
- Flexibility: A “Battery as a Service” (BaaS) rental program to lower the initial purchase cost.
- Service: Access to over 500 EV-enabled service centers across India.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella will compete directly with the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6, Vinfast VF6, MG ZS EV, and Tata Curvv.ev in the rapidly growing mid-size electric SUV segment.