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2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a new crossover from the Japanese manufacturer that will be produced at Suzuki’s facility in India. It is the production version of the Urban SUV Concept unveiled last year.

The car is 4,285 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,640 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm, which means it is slightly larger than the Yaris Cross. It is based on a new platform designed for electric vehicles and will be offered with two battery options, as well as front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It is equipped with a lithium-iron-phosphate battery and a heat pump (which saves energy) for the air conditioning system and battery heating to optimize performance in cold conditions. All European versions will have a package of active safety systems, driver assistance systems including a collision warning system, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning system, lane keeping assist, and a 360-degree camera.

The cabin is equipped with a 10.1-inch multimedia system screen, as well as a 10.25-inch instrument cluster. The seats fold in a 40:20:40 ratio, and it should be noted that thanks to the sliding rear seats, the space between the front and rear passengers can be adjusted, creating more space for passengers.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard equipment, and depending on the equipment, the interior has an electronically adjustable driver’s seat, JBL sound system and a fixed panorama.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser comes with two types of batteries, 49 kWh and 61 kWh. The smaller battery comes with a version powered by a single electric motor with 144 hp (106 kW) and 139 lb-ft (189 Nm) of torque, and FWD. The larger battery is offered in the FWD and AWD versions. The more powerful version is powered by a single electric motor with 184 hp (135 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque.

The price of the car has not been released.

Source: Toyota

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2025 Ford Puma Gen-E

Although Ford is struggling to survive in the European market, and the latest information about the reduction of production at the Cologne plant shows the situation facing the American manufacturer. However, Ford is not thinking about giving up on all-electric cars, so they have launched a new model on the European market, the Puma Gen-E.

The Puma Gen-E is slightly different visually from the hybrid version, and this primarily refers to the new front bumper with a closed grille and more elegant intakes inspired by those on the Mustang Mach-E, and a new rear spoiler. Inside, the digital cockpit with a 12.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch infotainment screen has been retained. The center console with a new storage compartment is positioned slightly higher. The luggage compartment has also been increased to 574 liters with an additional 43 liters under the hood. Also, the Megabox compartment under the trunk floor is larger and is now called the Gigabox.

In terms of powertrain, the Puma Gen-E is powered by a single electric motor mounted on the front axle with 168 hp (123 kW), which puts it in second place, behind the ST model with a 1.0-L EcoBoost Hybrid and 170 hp (125 kW). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds with a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). It is equipped with a 43 kWh battery that provides a range of between 347 and 376 km. Thanks to 100 DC kW fast charging, the battery is charged from 10 to 80 percent in about 23 minutes.

Ford announced that the car will be manufactured in Romania and the first deliveries can be expected at the end of Q1 2025. Speaking of price, the Puma Gen-E in Germany starts at 36,900 euros.

Source: Ford

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2025 Mobilize Duo and Bento

The lack of parking spaces is one of the big problems that cities are struggling with, so owning a small car is a win-win for every driver. That’s why Renault has launched two small city models, the Mobilize Duo and the Mobilize Bento.

This is not the first time that Renault has launched a small city car. We will remember a two-seat electric microcar that was produced from 2012 to 2023, but it did not achieve the expected results.

The Mobilize Duo is 2.43 meters long and 1.30 meters wide, and can accommodate two people. The doors do not open sideways, but upwards like the Le Mans racing hypercar, which is practical because it makes it easier to get in and out of tight spaces. There are two LED lights at the front, while the LED light strip at the back gives off its unconventional look. Inside, there is an interesting dashboard that somewhat resembles a game console with real buttons that make driving the car easier.

Mobilize Bento cargo van with one seat and a 649-liter rear box. It is 11 cm longer than the Duo model, and is powered by a 48-volt electric motor with 21 hp mounted on the rear axle. Maximum speed, depending on the version, can be 45 or 80 km/h.

Both models are equipped with an NMC battery with a useful capacity of 10.3 kWh, which gives the Duo a range of 161 km, and the Bento 149 km. A one-hour charge provides a range of 25 km, while the battery is charged from 20 to 80 percent in 3 hours and 50 minutes.

When it comes to price, the Bento starts at €10,000 + VAT while the Duo starts at €11,200 + VAT.

Source: Auto Express

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