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Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella Vs eVitara: Design, Range, Features Compared
Toyota has launched its first-ever electric car in India, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella. This electric SUV is built on the same Heartect platform as the Maruti Suzuki eVitara, and there are many similarities. The Ebella becomes the sixth model to emerge from the Toyota-Maruti Suzuki partnership, following the Glanza, Taisor, Rumion, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Innova Hycross.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella vs Maruti Suzuki eVitara Differences
Exterior Design - Minor Difference
The exterior design looks identical, but Toyota has added some of its signature elements, such as the hammerhead front grille, sleek LED Headlamp, more closed bumpers, and rear taillamp with a connected light bar.
Other elements like the aerodynamic alloy wheels, overall silhouette, blacked-out ORVMs, door-mounted rear door handles, thick plastic cladding on the sides, and wheel arches remain unchanged. The dimensions of both SUVs are nearly identical, with no major differences.
Powertrain - Similar
Both electric SUVs are available with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery packs and feature a front-wheel-drive (FWD) layout. Both models are expected to produce similar power outputs: 144 hp (49 kWh) and 174 hp (61 kWh), with 189 Nm of torque.
Toyota claims a similar driving range to the eVitara, rated at 543 km. An AWD variant is sold in overseas markets, and it remains to be seen whether Toyota will introduce this version in India.
Interior and Cabin - Similar
Both Maruti Suzuki and Toyota have opted for a black and brown leather upholstery theme. Apart from brand-specific badges, the interiors are largely identical, including the dashboard layout.
Other similar features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster, AC vent design, centre console controls, two-spoke steering wheel, and switchgear.
Technology and Offerings - Similar
All the exclusive features introduced on the Toyota electric SUV, such as front ventilated seats, 7 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, 12-colour ambient lighting, premium JBL sound system, 360-degree camera, wireless charging, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, are shared with the Maruti Suzuki eVitara.
Pricing - (Expected)
Prices for both electric SUVs have not been officially announced. However, the eVitara is expected to be priced around ₹18.5 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Urban Cruiser Ebella may be expected to be priced slightly premium at ₹19.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
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