Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the launch of the all-electric urban cruiser Abella, marking Toyota’s official entry into India’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment.
Leveraging Toyota’s global expertise in electrified mobility, the urban cruiser Abella combines bold SUV styling with a spacious, premium cabin, advanced technology and intuitive, confident electric performance designed to meet the evolving needs of Indian customers.
Developed from the Urban SUV Concept, the all-electric urban cruiser Abela represents an important milestone in Toyota’s Multipath Way strategy. The launch expands Toyota’s electrified portfolio in India, giving customers more choices in powertrain technologies while supporting the country’s long-term goals of energy security and decarbonization.
Commenting on the new offering, Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “The launch of the all-electric urban cruiser Abella is an important enabler towards furthering our multi-pathway approach, where we aim to contribute towards carbon neutrality while leaving no one behind. Now, with the launch of the all-electric urban cruiser Abella in India, we are committed to driving green mobility. We are strongly committed to further our support towards India’s transition to mobility. With our compelling product line-up, technology leadership, after-sales services and dealership network, we intend to achieve our sustainable mobility goals while providing freedom of mobility to all.
Present at the event, Mr. Tadashi Asazuma, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “With three decades of global expertise in electrified technologies, Toyota has continuously invested in focused innovation to address diverse mobility needs. As a result, our customers around the world have contributed to saving more than 197 million tonnes of CO₂ with more than 38 million electrified vehicles on the road worldwide.
At the heart of this progress is our philosophy of collective happiness, underpinned by carbon neutrality. This has guided our preparation for Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s first BEV, the all-electric urban cruiser Abella. Our pre-launch preparations go beyond the product to ensure a seamless, worry-free ownership experience in line with Toyota’s global standards and our vision for future-ready, sustainable mobility in India.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business and Profit Enhancement, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, also said, the all-electric urban cruiser Abella, exhibits an authentic SUV character inspired by its ‘Urban Tech’ design philosophy. With a bold Hammerhead expression and three-dimensional surfaces, the BEV offers a strong, futuristic road presence. It is available with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options, the latter pack producing 128 kWh and 189 Nm of torque and offering a driving range of up to 543 km (ARAI certified) on a single charge.
The vehicle is backed by a strong service network, electrified technology trained dealer teams, 8 years battery warranty, flexible ownership program (assured buy back and battery as a service) and an extended charging ecosystem to ensure assured care and enjoyable BEV ownership experience.
Development Concept: Built on the ‘Urban Tech’ design theme, the vehicle combines immense versatility with a powerful SUV stance and refined, sophisticated styling. A strong Hammerhead articulation and three-dimensional design conveying advanced technology and forward motion. Inside, the cabin blends the modern feel of a BEV with the ruggedness and functionality of an SUV, creating a refined yet purposeful space for mobility.
Time to set a new benchmark: Abella, the all-electric urban cruiser built on a dedicated BEV platform, offers instant torque, smooth acceleration and a balanced drive with a low center of gravity and optimized aerodynamics for a quiet, refined ride. Designed for convenience, it supports multiple charging options – including CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2) fast charging, AC wall-mount compatibility, and a portable cable that makes every day charging easy.
Time to woo the new age customers: A bold SUV design: With the wide stance, strong and sophisticated lower bumper with gloss black finish, stylish side moldings and distinctive rear lamps, the vehicle exudes SUV confidence and strong safety. Its premium LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels and aerodynamic design combine with a 5.2 meter turning radius for agile handling and high-performance driving.
Time to Experience Electrifying Performance: The all-electric urban cruiser Abella comes with a lithium-iron phosphate battery, front-wheel drive, smooth acceleration, and features an energy-saving heat pump and manual battery pre-heating for cold-weather performance.
Urban Cruiser eBelgrade – E1Grade – E2 & E3Battery Capacity(kW)4961Power(kW)106128Torque(Nm)189189
Time to experience refined sophistication: The all-electric urban cruiser Abella features a contemporary, premium cabin with dual-tone interior, soft-touch surfaces and a two-spoke squircle steering wheel. Its spacious layout includes sliding rear seats, 40:20:40 split-folding configuration, panoramic roof and ambient lighting with 12 color options. Comfort and convenience are enhanced with ventilated front seats, high seating position, wireless charging, JBL sound system, keyless entry, push-start, drive mode switch, automatic climate control, in-cabin air purifier and multiple USB ports, creating a modern, versatile and enjoyable driving experience.
TIME TO ENGAGE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTED EXPERIENCE: The all-electric urban cruiser Abella offers advanced connected technology with a 10.25-inch digital combimeter and 10.1-inch multimedia display, cloud-based navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Toyota’s 100+ i-Connect features such as remote charging, battery monitoring, climate control, etc. and safety through emergency calls, creating a convenient and personalized driving Experience ensures.
Advanced Safety Hour: Match Toyota’s Global Standards The all-electric urban cruiser Abella combines Toyota’s global safety standards with active and passive technologies, including seven airbags, vehicle stability control, ABS, EBD, ESP, high-tensile body structure and Level 2 ADAS (Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, etc.) Are. Additional features like 360° camera, parking sensors, ISOFIX, over-speed and stagger warnings and electric rear defogger are aimed at ensuring comprehensive passenger safety and driver confidence.
Assured Care and Delightful Ownership Experience: Assured Service is at the core of Toyota’s commitment to providing a pleasurable BEV ownership experience. It is backed by 30 years of expertise in electrified technology. World-class services are offered through all our 500+ BEV enabled service touchpoints that are equipped with the latest BEV diagnostic tools and advanced infrastructure as well as 24×7 nationwide roadside assistance. Our 2,500+ BEV master technicians with over a decade of electrification experience provide hassle-free service and 45-minute express maintenance at all outlets.
Our customers can enjoy a delightful ownership experience with an 8-year battery warranty, Battery-as-a-Service option and an assured buy back program providing up to 60% of the residual value after three years. With this strong assured service ecosystem, we ensure seamless ownership, assured care and trust for our customers at every journey.
Personalize your Urban Cruiser Abella: The all-electric Urban Cruiser Abella offers a vibrant range of monotone (Enticing Silver, Café White, Sportin Red, Gaming Gray and Bluish Black) and dual-tone color options (Enticing Silver, Sportin Red, Café White and Land Breeze Green). Customers can further personalize their SUV with accessories like side moldings, garnish, rear camera upgrades and exterior detailing.