Toyota’s first electric SUV launched: Powerful incarnation of urban cruiser Ebella
The month of January 2026 has been very busy for the launch of vehicles in the Indian auto market. During this period, many new and updated vehicles have come in the market. Among these, Toyota’s first electric SUV, the urban cruiser Ebella, was the most special, which was launched on January 20. It is a rebadged version of Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and is built on the HEARTECT-e platform. It claims to offer a long range of up to 543 kilometers on a single charge. It has been provided with many modern features like 7 airbags, 360 degree camera and level-2 ADAS. Its booking has started with a token amount of ₹25,000.
What are the highlights of Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella?
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella is Toyota’s first electric SUV to arrive in India. This vehicle has been built in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and is based on the HEARTECT-e platform. It is available in two battery options, the larger of which gives great range.
Battery Pack Horsepower Range (single charge) 49 kWh 144 hp Information Not Available 61 kWh 174 hp 543 KM
This vehicle has a 128 kW electric motor, which generates 189 Nm torque. This SUV comes in a total of 3 variants. It can be booked for a token amount of ₹25,000.
What special features will be available in Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella?
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella has been brought with many great features, which will give it a strong competition in the segment.
Safety Features: It has features like 7 airbags, 360-degree camera, level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance System), ESC, TPMS and electronic parking brake. Design: The vehicle has sleek LED headlights, single strip DRL, diamond-cut alloy wheels, body cladding and full-width LED taillights strip. Its closed grill gives it a modern electric look. Interior: On the inside, it is expected to get premium features like a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.2-inch digital driver display, ventilated seats, fixed glass roof and ambient lighting.
Which other vehicles were ready to be launched in January?
By the end of the month of January, some more vehicles were going to come in the market, which were much talked about.
Renault Duster: This car was scheduled to return in a new avatar on January 26. It was expected to have features like modern design, upgraded cabin, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless phone charger and all-digital driver display. Nissan Gravite: Gravite was to be launched by Nissan on January 21. It was believed that it could be based on the Triber platform. It could have a 1.0 liter petrol engine, which gives a power of 71 bhp. Volkswagen Tayron R-Line: This car could also be launched by the end of the month. It could have features like 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine, 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats. Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara: This is the sister model of Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella and it can also be launched in the Indian market by the end of the year. It is built on HEARTECT-e platform.
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Last Updated: 20 January 2026
