Toyota is gearing up to introduce three new SUVs to the Indian market, featuring refreshed designs, enhanced features, improved comfort and space, and upgraded driving performance. Here’s a breakdown of the details regarding these upcoming SUVs and why they pose a potential threat to other brands in India.
1. New Toyota Urban Electric:
– Exterior design will showcase new Connected LED DRLs, LED headlamps, chunky bumpers, aero-efficient alloy wheels, and connected LED Tail-Lamps.
– Interiors will feature dual 10.25-inch displays with a minimalistic and clean design.
– Based on Toyota’s 27PL Skateboard Platform.
– Dimensions: Length – 4.3 meters, Width – 1.8 meters, Height – 1.6 meters.
– Battery Specs: 60 kWh Battery Pack with Dual-Motor Setup enabling All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) and a claimed range of 550 KMs.
– Features: Level 2 ADAS, Ventilated Seats, Powered Driver Seats, 360 Surround View Camera, Hill Descent Control, and more.
– Expected Price: Rs. 20 – 25 Lakh
– Expected Launch: Second Half of 2025
– Rivals: Upcoming Hyundai Creta EV, Maruti Suzuki eVX, and Tata Curvv EV.
2. New-Gen Toyota Fortuner:
– Exterior will receive updates like a new Front Fascia, headlamps, DRLs, and connected Tail-Lamps, along with new alloy wheels and updated bumpers.
– Interiors will see major changes including a redesigned dashboard, new 10.25-inch infotainment, new 4-spoke steering wheel, and updated seat upholstery.
– Based on Toyota’s TNGA-C Platform.
– Engine Options: 2.8 L 4 Cylinder Diesel Mild-Hybrid Engine (201 BHP / 500 NM), 2.7 L 4 Cylinder Petrol Mild-Hybrid Engine (165 BHP / 280 NM).
– Features: Level 2 ADAS, Powered Tailgate, Ventilated Seats, 360 Surround View Camera, Hill Descent Control, Ottoman Seats, and more.
– Expected Price: Rs. 35 – Rs. 53 Lakh
– Expected Launch: 2025
– Rivals: Upcoming MG Gloster Facelift, Updated Jeep Meridian, Upcoming New Skoda Kodiaq, and Ford Endeavour.
3. Toyota Hyryder-based 7 Seater SUV:
– Exterior design will resemble the UC Hyryder with tweaked front and rear profiles.
– Interior design will be similar to other models such as UC Hyryder and Glanza.
– Likely to feature a new 10.25-inch Infotainment System and Instrument Cluster.
– Based on Global C Platform (Suzuki HEARTECT platform).
– Dimensions: Length – close to 4.6 meters, Wheelbase – 2.7 meters.
– Engine Options: 2.0 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol Engine (172.99 BHP, 209 NM), 2.0 L 4 Cylinder Petrol Hybrid Engine (183.72 BHP, 206 NM).
– Features: Level 2 ADAS, Powered Front Seats, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Powered Tailgate, Dual-zone Climate Control, and more.
– Expected Price: Rs. 15 – Rs. 22 Lakh
– Expected Launch: 2025
– Rivals: Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar.