Toyota First Electric Car Urban SUV eVX May Be Launched in 2025.
Toyota has released pictures of the concept model of its mid-size electric SUV. The Toyota Urban SUV Concept is the sister-model of the Maruti Suzuki EVX SUV. The urban SUV will be built on a shared architecture with the Maruti EVX. This similarity will not be limited to just platform or mechanical. Their exterior body panels and interior trim will also be similar.
In terms of styling, this car is very similar to Toyota's bZ compact SUV concept, which was showcased last year. Its rear part is similar to that of eVX. It has bevelled surface, C-shaped LED daytime running lamps at the front. The doors and glass house also look quite similar, although here the rear door handle is placed on the C-pillar.
Toyota Urban SUV: Dimensions
Toyota has revealed that the urban SUV concept will have a length of 4,300 mm, width of 1,820 mm and height of 1,620 mm which is similar to the Maruti EVX. Both models are also expected to have the same 2,700 mm wheelbase. The interior of the Toyota Urban SUV Concept has not been revealed yet. However, its interior may be similar to the interior of the eVX.
Toyota Urban SUV: Platform and Powertrain
Like the EVX, Toyota's urban SUV will be based on the 27PL skateboard platform which will be localized and manufactured at Suzuki's Gujarat facility in India for both export and domestic markets.
Two range options can be found in this. Of these, a range of more than 400Km can be found in higher variants. Toyota says the SUV will also have FWD and dual-motor AWD options for some markets
Toyota Urban SUV: Launch Timeline
Toyota has said that it is preparing three EV SUVs for Europe and the India-made urban SUV will be one of them. This Maruti eVX can be launched in the market in India a few months after its launch. eVX could be launched in 2025.
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