Mumbai, Jan. 11 -- Toyota Kirloskar Motor has confirmed that it will launch the Urban Cruiser EV in India on 19 January, marking an introduction in the midsize electric vehicle segment. The Urban Cruiser EV is the brand's first dedicated electric model for the Indian market and will go on sale shortly after its official unveil.

The electric SUV is essentially a badge-engineered version of the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, sharing its core underpinnings, battery options, and likely feature set. It will be positioned to take on other mid-size electric SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE6, MG Windsor EV, and Tata Curvv EV in India's growing EV space.

While Toyota has yet to officially release full specifications and prices, expe...