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2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser premiere

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By the end of 2025, Toyota will launch six new electric models in the European market, one of which is the Urban Cruiser. This electric crossover was revealed on March 11 in Brussels.

The Urban Cruiser is larger than the Yaris Cross Hybrid and offers a more spacious interior thanks to its 2,700 mm wheelbase. Based on a new electric platform, Toyota has opted for LFP batteries for this model, which are longer-lasting and cheaper to produce than lithium-ion batteries. It comes with a Battery Care program, which includes a warranty of up to 10 years / 1 million kilometers.

The interior of the car is equipped with sliding rear seats that allow more space for passengers or luggage, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, a 10.1-inch multimedia screen, 12-color interior lighting, adaptive cruise control, a collision avoidance system and a lane-keeping system, and buyers can optionally get a 360-degree camera, JBL sound system and a panoramic roof.

When it comes to the powertrain, buyers can choose between three versions. The first version is equipped with a single electric motor with 144 hp, a 49 kWh battery that allows a range of 300 kilometers, and has front-wheel drive. The second version offers front-wheel drive, 174 hp, front-wheel drive, and a 61 kWh battery that allows 400 kilometers on a single charge. The third version comes with all-wheel drive, 184 hp, and a 61 kWh battery and a range of 350 kilometers. This version has an additional 48 kW electric motor mounted on the rear axle, and is equipped with Downhill Assist Control and Trail Mode systems to help the driver on difficult terrain.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser will arrive in showrooms in Q3 2025.

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Toyota Corolla refreshed edition

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The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car of all time with over 50 million units sold. It has been produced since 1966 in 12 generations, while the arrival of the new generation is announced for this year. However, before that happens, the Japanese manufacturer has presented a refreshed edition.

The refreshed edition brings 10 new body colors, of which Metal Oxide stands out. This color is offered exclusively with a black roof in the Hatchback and Touring Sport versions, while the sedan version is also available in Metal Oxide, and buyers can choose a roof in body color or in black. The side mirrors are in glossy black, and all models with Mid+ equipment come with 17-inch wheels with silver and black finishes and star-shaped center caps.

Inside, the steering wheel and gear lever are covered in synthetic leather. Hatchback and Touring Sports buyers with the Mid+ equipment package can choose upholstery made of recycled fabric.

Toyota did not say there were any changes under the bonnet, meaning the options are a 1.8-L hybrid engine with 140 hp and a 2.0-L hybrid engine with 196 hp. It should also be noted that all versions come with the new generation Toyota Safety Sense package as standard.

Sales of the refreshed Toyota Corolla will start this month, when the price will be announced.

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Toyota is developing a new Celica

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In November 2024, Toyota announced that it is working on the return of a car that was discontinued almost two decades ago, the Toyota Celica. Although there is not much information about the car, rumor has it that it will be produced under the name GR Celica.

Toyota Celica was produced from 1970 to 2006 in seven generations. During 36 years, over 4 million units left the production line in various four-cylinder engines, and body styles included convertibles, liftbacks, and notchback coupés.

“We are working on the Celica. There are many people in the company who are eagerly awaiting the Toyota Celica. I wonder if it is okay to say this in public, but we are building a new Toyota Celica,” said Toyota VP Yuki Nakajima.

There is currently a lot of speculation about the new Celica. Some rumors say that it could be powered by a new turbocharged 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine with 406 hp, and that it will have all-wheel drive. However, some have hinted that it could be all-electric. This is all unofficial, and Toyota will release more information soon.

Source: Autocar