KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Toyota Urban SUV Concept will be the sister SUV to the Maruti Suzuki eVX.
- Suzuki and Toyota will co-develop the upcoming mid-size EV.
- This upcoming EV will compete against the Hyundai Creta EV and Tata Curvv EV.
Toyota's partnership with Suzuki is entering a new stage, with both manufacturers agreeing to collaborate on their new electric vehicles. This upcoming Toyota EV will be produced at Maruti Suzuki's plant in Gujarat.
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Upcoming Toyota EV Based On Maruti eVX
The upcoming EV from Toyota has been previewed before, in the form of the Urban SUV Concept that was showcased globally in December 2023. Details of the Urban SUV Concept remain scarce for now, but Toyota has mentioned a few specifics. The production-spec version of this car measures 4300mm in length, 1820mm in width, and 1620mm in height. While the length is the exact same as the Maruti Suzuki eVX, the width and height is just 20mm longer.
The Japanese car maker has also confirmed that it will offer both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains, along with at least two battery options with varying capacity, to suit the needs of various buyers. Interestingly, the Maruti Suzuki eVX is confirmed to receive a 60kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 550km on a single charge. We can expect similar figures from the Toyota.
The production version of the Toyota Urban SUV Concept will likely follow soon after the Maruti Suzuki eVX goes on sale sometime in 2025. Both these cars will compete against the Hyundai Creta EV, the Tata Curvv EV, and the MG ZS EV.
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Verdict
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota have admittedly been a little slow to the EV game in India, but both are now gearing up to take on their rivals in the EV space. Given how both brands are known for their reliability and peace of mind, it will be interesting to see how both cars turn out in terms of ownership experiences in the EV segment.
