Toyota used its annual conference in Brussels to not only unveil the new C-HR+ mid-sized SUV, but to publicly unveil the previously-announced Urban Cruiser B SUV and to announce a mid-life refresh for its initial EV, the bZ4X D SUV.

The three models will according to Toyota provide the brand with all-new and enhanced products competing at the heart of the key B, C and D-SUV segments, the principal categories of the European automotive market.

First announced in December 2024, the Urban Cruiser is an all-new compact SUV developed from the Urban SUV Concept that was unveiled in 2023. Toyota hopes to attract customers on the twin factors of a small and stylish machine easy to manoeuvre on urban streets and plentiful interior space aided by a slide-adjustable rear seat system.

The Urban Cruiser will go on sale with a choice of 49 or 61kWh battery packs, both using lithium-iron phosphate technology which is more cost effective, safer and more durable durability, safety and reduced cost.

When introduced in 2022 the bZ4X was Toyota’s first bespoke battery-electric model but has attracted criticism for its range compared to rivals. The mid-life refreshed version due in showrooms before the end of 2025 will be available with a choice of two lithium-ion battery packs, the existing 73.1kWh unit joined by a smaller 57.7kWh variant.

These will be accompanied by new and more efficient motors – Toyota has not released official range figures yet but it is thought the car’s maximum range will increase to just over 350 miles between charges, while the bZ4X will also be offered with the same peak power output of 343hp as the new C-HR+, greatly increasing the car’s towing capacity.

The car is also gaining a new 22kW onboard charger as an option, a battery pre-conditioning function for faster charging and software updates to provide intelligent BEV-focused route planning.