Driving Experience and Charging
- 49kWh Battery: Offers a range of around 186 miles on a full charge. This size is ideal for drivers seeking a more affordable entry into electric driving while still providing sufficient range for daily commutes and weekend getaways.
- 61kWh Battery: Delivers an extended range of up to 250 miles, ideal for longer journeys without frequent recharging stops. This makes the 61kWh variant a solid choice for those who want to make fewer stops on longer trips while also contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly driving experience.
Both battery options deliver a smooth and refined driving experience. The 49kWh version is more than sufficient for daily commuting, with a responsive feel, while the 61kWh version provides a punchier acceleration for those who enjoy a little more power on the road.
Agility and Steering:
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is ideal for city environments. With its compact footprint and precise steering, it can navigate tight city streets, narrow lanes, and parking spaces with ease. The car offers excellent handling characteristics, making it fun to drive around corners and responsive to driver inputs.
Ride Quality:
Despite its small size, the Urban Cruiser doesn’t compromise on comfort. The suspension system has been tuned to absorb bumps and imperfections in the road, ensuring a smooth ride over potholes, rough tarmac, and even some off-road trails. This makes it suitable for both city driving and light off-road adventures, which is essential for a crossover SUV.
Regenerative Braking:
One of the key features of the Urban Cruiser's electric powertrain is regenerative braking, which recovers energy when the vehicle slows down, converting that kinetic energy into electricity to recharge the battery. This improves overall energy efficiency, particularly in stop-and-go traffic situations.
Exterior Design
The Urban Cruiser front design is characterised by its aggressive grille and sharp LED headlights, which emphasise the vehicle’s forward-thinking, modern approach. It also features Toyota’s signature “hammerhead” styling, a distinctive design element that makes the front end stand out and adds to its futuristic appeal.
At the rear, the Urban Cruiser features a full-width light bar, which extends across the back of the car. This design element not only looks sleek but improves the vehicle’s visibility to other road users. The rear bumper also incorporates an integrated diffuser for a sportier appearance.
The Urban Cruiser is available with either 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels, depending on the trim. These wheels are designed to complement the SUV's robust styling while offering an appropriate balance between aesthetics and performance.
A range of bi-tone colour options allows drivers to personalise their Urban Cruiser. For example, a contrasting black roof paired with lighter body colours offers a more dynamic, sporty look, while a more standard single-tone colour scheme gives the vehicle a sophisticated appearance.
Cabin Space:
Inside, the Toyota Urban Cruiser feels surprisingly spacious, with ample headroom and legroom for both front and rear passengers. The high-set driving position provides excellent visibility, giving drivers a commanding view of the road ahead.
Seating:
The seats are comfortable and supportive, with a design that balances support and cushioning, making them ideal for longer drives. The rear seats benefit from a sliding system, offering versatility to adjust between legroom and boot space The 40:20:40 split-folding seats offer additional flexibility, allowing the rear seats to be reclined for extra comfort or folded flat to maximise luggage space.
Boot Space:
The boot is generously sized, offering approximately 350 litres of space with the seats up. When the rear seats are folded down, this expands, offering significant storage space for larger items or outdoor gear.
Interior Features:
The dashboard layout is minimalist and modern, with a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen at the centre. The interface is user-friendly, and the materials used throughout the cabin have a premium feel, with soft-touch surfaces, leather options, and modern finishes. The Urban Cruiser offers ambient lighting with 12 colour options, allowing you to create a personalised atmosphere inside the cabin.
Technology and Safety
Advanced Safety Features:
Toyota’s Toyota Safety Sense package is standard on the Urban Cruiser, featuring a range of active safety systems:
- Pre-Collision System: Detects potential collisions and applies the brakes to avoid or mitigate the impact.
- Lane Departure Alert: Warns if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signalling.
- Lane Keep Assist: Helps steer the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift.
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains a safe distance from the car in front, adjusting speed accordingly.
- Blind Spot Monitoring: Alerts you to vehicles in your blind spots when changing lanes.
- 360-Degree Camera System: Available on higher trims, this system offers a bird’s-eye view of the car’s surroundings, making parking and manoeuvring easier in tight spaces.
