Toyota has entered India’s mainstream electric SUV space with the launch of the Rs 23.60 lakh, ex-showroom urban cruiser Abella E3. The new EV shares its core and core technology with the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, making the two electric SUVs mechanically closely related. With the top-end Ebla E3 now launched, here’s a closer look at how the two electric SUVs stack up against each other.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Abella Vs Maruti and Vitara : Design and dimensions
Both SUVs share the same 2,700mm wheelbase, although the Abella is slightly longer by 10mm. At the front, the e-Vitara gets a sharper design with heavy cladding and Y-shaped LED DRLs, while the Abella gets a clean dual-tone ‘hammer’ look with segmented DRLs. The E Vitara also offers fog lamps, which are absent on the Abella. At the rear, the e Vitara and Ebella use different style tail lamps.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Abella vs Maruti E Vitara: Pricing
Toyota has currently only announced the price of the top-spec Urban Cruiser Abella E3, priced at Rs 23.60 lakh, ex-showroom. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki’s top-spec Vitara Alpha DT variant comes in at Rs 20.01 lakh, ex-showroom. It is also offered with a BaaS subscription that brings the starting cost down to Rs 14.51 lakh, ex-showroom, with battery rental of Rs 4.39 per km.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Abella vs Maruti E Vitara: Battery, Range and Performance
Both the Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 and Maruti e Vitara Alpha use a large 61kWh battery pack that is paired with a front-mounted electric motor. The setup produces 128 kW, roughly equivalent to 174 bhp, with 193 Nm of torque in the Toyota. The claimed driving range for the Abella is up to 543 km.The e Vitara also offers similar battery specifications and charging capabilities. Maruti Suzuki claims that DC fast charging from 10-80 percent can be completed in around 45 minutes, while AC charging options include both 7.4kW and 11kW chargers. The SUV also gets multiple levels of regenerative braking and dedicated drive modes including Eco, Normal and Sport.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Abella vs Maruti E Vitara: Interior and Features
Both EVs are loaded with features like ventilated front seats, ambient lighting with a choice of 12 colors, sliding and reclining rear seats, a panoramic sunroof and JBL premium audio system. The dashboard features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. These top-end variants additionally get Level 2 ADAS functions, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and lane keep assist.
