This year went very well for Toyota in the Indian market. The company bid farewell to the year 2024 with the launch of the new Camry. Along with this, the Japanese company has also geared up for 2025. Toyota will launch 3 major SUVs next year. These include the company’s first electric car. Let’s take a look at these upcoming cars.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota, which is doing well in the Indian market, does not have any electric cars yet. The company is going to fill this gap soon. Together with its partner Maruti Suzuki, the company will introduce Urban Cruiser EV as a derivative of Vitara e.
This includes the first 49 kWh and the second 61 kWh pack. It is expected that the variant with the smaller battery pack will come with a front-mounted motor, which will give 144 hp and 189 Nm of torque. At the same time, with the larger 61 kWh battery pack, it can also get a 4WD option. Its estimated range is going to be 500KM+.
7-Seater Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
The Urban Cruiser Hyryder introduced with a hybrid engine has done a great job for Toyota. It is reported that now it will be introduced in a 7-seater version. First of all, Grand Vitara will get a 7-seater configuration, after that Toyota will also bring it to the market by rebranding it.
Its testing unit has also been spotted on the roads. Let us tell you that it will be introduced with an increased wheelbase and cosmetic updates. The 7-seater version is also going to get the same engine options as the current model.
Toyota Fortuner MHEV
This Toyota SUV, which has made its mark as a powerful SUV in the Indian market, is going to get a fuel efficient engine. Toyota Fortuner, already available with a hybrid powertrain in the global market, will soon be introduced in the domestic market.
Let us tell you that it has been given a 2.8 liter four-cylinder GD series engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. This will increase the efficiency of the vehicle and also reduce emissions.