Yahoo Autos Toyota Urban SUV is yet another EV concept revealed, but previewing a production model
In the past couple of years, Toyota has revealed a shocking number of electric car concepts, especially at this year's Tokyo show. Many of them have been vaguely described as possibilities for future models. This Urban SUV Concept, though, is different in that it directly previews a production model. And it's one that's coming next year, at least for Europe.
The Urban SUV does still lean on the styling established by the cavalcade of concepts we just touched on. So it has the Prius-like full-width headlights, lots of crisply creased sheetmetal, and full-width taillights. Interestingly, while the bZ designation (for Beyond Zero) is missing from the name, it's clearly seen in the design of the taillight ends. Where the Urban SUV deviates somewhat is in its boxier, more blunt shape. It also has especially pumped-up fenders. All of this is clearly in the service of emphasizing the SUV-ness of the car.
As for the size, Toyota has said the production version of the Urban SUV will compete in the B-segment in Europe, similar to Yaris Cross. And it is a tad small. It's not quite 3 inches shorter in length than a Corolla Hatchback, but it's also more than 6 inches taller.
