Verdict
At RM188,000, the Suzuki eVitara is RM10,000 cheaper yet matches the Toyota Urban Cruiser’s 172 hp, 193 Nm front motor, 61.1 kWh battery, 426 km range and 67 kW DC charging. It also gets a 10-way memory driver’s seat and powered passenger seat. The RM198,000 Toyota counters with a telescopic steering wheel, sliding rear seats and broader eight-year unlimited-mileage cover for its battery, inverter and PCU. Performance and space are otherwise effectively a draw: both have a 2,700 mm wheelbase and 306-litre boot.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want the same 426 km EV package for RM10,000 less plus more front-seat adjustment.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if telescopic steering, sliding rear seats and unlimited-mileage battery, inverter and PCU coverage matter more than the RM10,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000.
- Length: Suzuki eVitara 4,275 mm; Toyota Urban Cruiser 4,285 mm.
- Front seats: Suzuki has a 10-way memory driver’s seat and four-way powered passenger seat; Toyota has an eight-way powered driver’s seat and manual passenger…
- Rear seats: Suzuki has 40:20:40 split-folding seats; Toyota has 40:20:40 split-folding and sliding seats.
- Steering reach adjustment: Suzuki has no telescopic adjustment; Toyota has telescopic steering.
- Battery/EV component cover: Suzuki has an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty and five-year/100,000 km BEV component warranty; Toyota has…
eVitara
- RM10,000 cheaper at RM188,000.
- 10-way memory driver’s seat plus four-way powered passenger seat.
- Remote-control boot operation.
- No telescopic steering adjustment.
- Rear seats do not slide.
- Battery warranty is capped at 160,000 km, versus unlimited mileage for the Toyota’s battery, inverter and PCU.
Urban Cruiser
- Telescopic steering adjustment.
- 40:20:40 rear seats slide as well as fold.
- Eight-year unlimited-mileage cover for the battery, inverter and PCU.
- Costs RM10,000 more.
- Driver’s seat has eight-way adjustment rather than 10-way memory adjustment.
- Passenger seat is manually adjusted rather than four-way powered.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,000✓ | RM198,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | 193 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 61.1 kWh | 61.1 kWh |
| EV Range | 426 km | 426 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 67 kW | 67 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | 1,788 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres | 306 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | MRF Wanderer Ecotred | MRF Wanderer Ecotred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding & Sliding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Front Sunroof | Front Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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eVitara vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the Suzuki eVitara or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The Suzuki eVitara is the sharper value choice because it is RM10,000 cheaper with identical 172 hp, 61.1 kWh, 426 km and 67 kW DC figures. Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser for its sliding rear seats, telescopic steering and unlimited-mileage EV-component cover.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser costs RM198,000, which is RM10,000 more than the RM188,000 Suzuki eVitara.
Do the Suzuki eVitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser have different range or charging speeds?
No. Both use a 61.1 kWh battery, claim 426 km of range, accept 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC charging, and use a 172 hp, 193 Nm front-mounted motor.
