Toyota has officially launched the new Urban Cruiser Ebella in India after a long wait, sharing all key details even though pricing has not yet been announced.
The Ebella is expected to become Toyota’s safest SUV in India, despite Toyota not revealing any official crash test ratings for it yet.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella Launch: India’s Upcoming Safest Toyota SUV Awaiting Price Announcement
This safety expectation comes from the fact that the Ebella is Toyota’s version of the Maruti e Vitara, which has already undergone crash testing.
Maruti has unveiled the e Vitara but has also not announced its pricing, though it did reveal the vehicle’s crash test results during its unveiling.
Maruti has recently focused heavily on safety, with its new products achieving 5-star ratings at Bharat NCAP.
The e Vitara was tested at Bharat NCAP and received a full 5-star safety rating.
In the crash tests, the e Vitara scored 31.49 out of 32 for adult safety and 43 out of 49 for child safety.
Since the Toyota Ebella is built on the same Heartect-e platform as the e Vitara, it is expected to achieve a similar safety rating.
If this happens, the Ebella will become the safest Toyota SUV in India.
Toyota’s current SUV lineup in India includes the Fortuner and the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, but neither has been tested yet by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP.
Ebella: Specifications and Features
In addition to a strong body structure, the Ebella comes equipped with several safety features.
Like the e Vitara, the Ebella offers seven airbags as standard, which is uncommon in its segment.
Other safety features include ISOFIX child seat mounts, a 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, hill hold assist, and additional safety technologies.
The Ebella also includes premium and convenience features such as a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Additional interior and comfort features include a JBL sound system, a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, reclining second-row seats, and more.
The Ebella is offered with two battery pack options: a 49 kWh unit and a 61 kWh unit.
The 49 kWh battery is paired with a motor producing 142 bhp and 189 Nm of torque, delivering a claimed driving range of 440 km.
The 61 kWh battery is paired with a motor producing 172 bhp and 189 Nm of torque, with a claimed driving range of 543 km.
