Toyota India recently launched the new electric SUV Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella in the Indian market. And now, deliveries of the electric SUV have begun. Based on the Suzuki e-Vitara, the Ebella EV shares most of its core components with its Maruti counterpart. This reveal marks a key milestone for Toyota, which is marking its entry into India’s mass-market EV segment with a mid-size electric SUV that will take on competitors like the Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara.Toyota has priced the top-spec Ebella E3 at Rs 23.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, it offers the vehicle at an introductory price of Rs 15.25 lakh, with battery usage charged at Rs 4.99 per km. The Ebella is offered in three variants: E1, E2 and E3. The top-spec E3 is Rs 3.60 lakh more expensive than the corresponding Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara variant, which is priced at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). Toyota has yet to announce pricing for the E1 and E2 trims.The Urban Cruiser Ebella is available in two battery options – 49 kWh or a 61 kWh battery. The 49 kWh battery will be associated with a single engine placed on the front axle, which puts out 144hp. The larger battery of 61 kWh also receives a single engine, but here it puts 174 hp. Both engines produce the same 189 Nm of torque. Speaking of range, the EV has a claimed range of 440km with the 49kWh battery, while the larger 61kWh version is rated at 543km on a single charge.In terms of features, the EV gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen supported by wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cloud-based navigation, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting with 12 color options and ventilated front seats. In addition to this, it receives features such as wireless charging, a JBL sound system, automatic climate control, several USB ports and an air purifier in the cabin. In terms of safety, the model receives seven airbags as standard, ABS, EBD, ESP, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS functions such as Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and more.Image source: Capital Toyota/Instagram
