The Toyota bZ4X and Urban Cruiser electric vehicles (EVs) will be locally assembled in Indonesia, confirms PT Toyota-Astra Motor President-Director Hiroyuki Ueda at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIAAS).
According to a report by Otodriver, the two EVs will also be joined by the Toyota Crown Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV, as part of the company’s strategy and commitment to the development of the Archipelago’s automotive industry.
Toyota-Astra Motor currently operates five plants in Indonesia, including engine assembly, body stamping, and vehicle production facilities. The company has exported more than three-million vehicles to-date, making it one of the main players in the nation’s automotive exports.
The local production of the Toyota bZ4X and Urban Cruiser in Indonesia could hint at a launch of the two electric crossovers in Malaysia in the future.
Locally, UMW Toyota has previously registered sample units of the Toyota bZ4X for the purpose of technical evaluation on local road conditions and market research. While the car was shown to the media and public, it was never made available for purchase to this date.
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Globally, the electric C-segment SUV – roughly the same size as a Toyota RAV4 – was recently given an update, offering a refreshed exterior design alongside an improved powertrain that promises more range and power.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser, meanwhile, made its global debut in December last year as an electric city runabout. Sharing the same underpinnings as the Suzuki e Vitara, the Urban Cruiser is offered globally in a handful of front- and all-wheel drive variants, and offer an electric driving range of up to 400 km.
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