Alongside the Toyota bZ4x and the Toyota Hilux BEV, UMW Toyota has also launched the 2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV. Available in only a single variant and CBU from Indonesia, the electric vehicle (EV) SUV is priced at RM198,000 on the road and without insurance.
Being cousins with the Suzuki e Vitara, the 2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV measures 4,285 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,640 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,700mm. This puts it in the B-segment SUV category, sized similarly to cars such as the Perodua Traz, the Honda HR-V, and even the Proton X50.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV presents a rugged yet sporty look, incorporating much of the brand’s latest design language. Up front, it features the signature split-headlight hammerhead motif seen on models like the Toyota Camry and Toyota RAV4.
Along the sides, blocky wheel arches and 18-inch alloy wheels add to its tough, purposeful stance. At the rear, LED taillights are connected by a black trim piece, while a shark fin antenna rounds off the design. Standard exterior equipment are as such:
- LED headlights
- LED daytime-running lights (DRL)
- Auto-levelling headlights
- LED taillights
- Sharkfin antenna
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Welcome home lamps
- Panoramic glass roof
Additionally, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is available in four exterior colours. This includes Pearl Arctic White, Land Breeze Green, Grandeur Grey, and Pearl Bluish Black.
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Inside, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV mixes traditional Japanese ergonomics with EV convenience. Screens dominate the dashboard while physical buttons and knobs remain in the centre for ease of use. Down the door cards, arrow and diamond graphic trims elevate the overall ambience. Standard interior equipment includes:
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.1-inch centre infotainment screen
- Wireless charging pad
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4 USB charging ports
- Synthetic leather multi-function steering wheel
- Synthetic leather and fabric combination seats
- Ventilated and heated front row seats
- 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
- Sliding rear seats
- Premium JBL sound system
- Interior ambient lighting
- PM 2.5 air filter
- Powered tailgate
- 238-litre boot (expandable to 562 litres)
While overseas markets received multiple variants of the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, here it is available in only one variant — featuring a single electric motor mounted on the front axle, providing 174 hp and 193 Nm of torque to the front wheels.
Power for the electric systems is supplied via a 61 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which allows for 426 km of WLTP range. Toyota did not mention how much power the car is capable of receiving, but has said that the car is capable of charging from 15-80% in 50 minutes via DC charging. The car is also capable of 7 kW of AC charging, which fully charges the car from 15-100% in 9.5 hours.
To make the driving experience a bit more personalised, the car also comes with three driving modes: ECO, Normal, and Sport. Being an EV, the car also supports one-pedal driving via its “Pedal Mode”. Three deceleration levels are available for drivers to adjust the intensity of the deceleration. There is also a “My Mode”, which allows drivers to use the air-conditioning and audio system while charging the car.
On the safety front, the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is fitted standard with seven airbags, front and rear parking sensors, as well as Toyota’s suite of Safety Sense features — allowing for an array of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Standard safety features include:
- Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Brake Support System (BSS)
- 3D Panoramic View Monitor (PVM)
- Blind spot monitor (BSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Adaptive High Beam System (AHS)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- 7 SRS Airbags
The 2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is only available in one single variant and is priced at RM198,000 on the road and without insurance. Included in the price is a five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty, along with an eight-year unlimited-mileage warranty for its electrical components such as the battery, inverter, and ECU.
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