Toyota’s reluctance towards electric mobility drew flak from some quarters but recently the Japanese auto giant is making efforts to make a space for itself in the battery-powered segment. The most significant step in this regard is the upcoming compact electric SUV which Toyota has co-developed alongside Suzuki.
The carmaker has now unveiled its own version of this upcoming electric SUV at its annual Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium. Based on the same Suzuki’s 27PL skateboard platform as eVX, both SUVs will also share mechanicals, besides exterior panels and interior trims.
Toyota Urban SUV Concept: Design & Dimensions
The Urban SUV concept borrows styling cues from Toyota bz4x including sleek LED headlamps with sealed-off nose featuring a gloss black panel. A thin LED stripe runs across the bonnet. Another highlight is a trapezoidal front bumper housing large air dams and side skirts.
The rear end features a very contemporary connected LED setup with wraparound taillights, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a chunky bumper. Overall silhouette remains identical to the Suzuki eVX with a crossover-ish profile, squared-off wheel arches, and a receding roofline. One point of difference from its Suzuki counterpart is the addition of roof rails in the Urban SUV Concept.
In terms of dimensions, the Urban SUV Concept is similar to its cousin from Suzuki measuring 4,300mm in length, 1,820mm in width and 1,620mm height. The eVX is 20mm shorter in height and width. Both models are also expected to get the same 2,700mm wheelbase.
Toyota Urban SUV Concept: Expected features & specs
While Toyota hasn’t revealed images of its interiors, the cabin of Toyota Urban SUV Concept is expected to wear the same look as Suzuki eVX. Common features in both models will include a twin-screen setup consisting of a fully digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system.
Like eVX, the Urban SUV Concept is expected to be offered in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations. Although, Toyota is yet to reveal the exact specifications, it is expected to be equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of around 80kWh which should translate to over 400 km single-charge range.
