Toyota just introduced a new compact electric SUV and dug into the past for inspiration. The new Urban Cruiser EV borrows its name for a car that first came along in the early 2000s and is based on the company's Urban SUV Concept unveiled last year.

As with the Suzuki twin, the Toyota Urban Cruiser rides on an EV-dedicated architecture and will be available with three power outputs and two lithium-iron phosphate battery optio

Both the e-Vitara and the Urban Cruiser sit on a new, dedicated electric platform and, like the Suzuki, the Toyota will be offered with either a 49kWh or a 61kWh lithium-ion phosp