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First-Drive Reviews Land for Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella in India

Early tests highlight smooth performance with compromises in space, features, ride comfort.

Overview

  • Toyota’s first India-focused EV offers 49 kWh and 61 kWh LFP batteries, with the top variant certified at 543 km by ARAI.
  • The SUV is built on Suzuki’s Heartect-e architecture shared with the Maruti e Vitara, with India production assigned to Suzuki’s Gujarat plant.
  • Reviewers report refined, linear power delivery and adjustable regenerative braking that cannot be changed on the move, with no full one-pedal driving.
  • Real-world range impressions vary for the 61 kWh variant, with early media estimates spanning roughly 370 km to about 450 km.
  • Ownership package includes an 8-year battery warranty, Battery-as-a-Service and a buyback program, a 7.2 kW home charger, CCS2 DC fast charging from 10–80% in about 45 minutes, seven airbags as standard and Level 2 ADAS on the E3 trim.