Verdict
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger buy on paper: at RM182,800, it is RM15,200 cheaper than the Toyota Urban Cruiser yet brings 416 hp, 480 km of range and a 539-litre boot. Its 450 kW DC capability also leaves the Urban Cruiser’s 67 kW rate far behind. The Toyota counters with a more city-sized 4,285 mm body, 40:20:40 sliding rear seats and just RM120 annual road tax, versus RM615. But for a Malaysian buyer who can accommodate its 4,787 mm length, the 7X delivers considerably more car and charging headroom.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you prioritise a 502 mm shorter SUV, RM120 yearly road tax and sliding 40:20:40 rear seats.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want lower purchase cost, 416 hp performance, a 539-litre boot and vastly faster charging capability.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000; Zeekr 7X RM182,800
- Motor output: Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp and 193 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm
- Range and battery: Toyota Urban Cruiser 426 km from 61.1 kWh; Zeekr 7X 480 km from 75 kWh
- Charging: Toyota Urban Cruiser 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC; Zeekr 7X 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC
- Size and boot: Toyota Urban Cruiser 4,285 mm long with 306 litres; Zeekr 7X 4,787 mm with 539 litres
- Road tax: Toyota Urban Cruiser RM120 per year; Zeekr 7X RM615 per year
Urban Cruiser
- 502 mm shorter body for tighter urban spaces
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- 40:20:40 sliding rear seats and a front sunroof
- 172 hp and 193 Nm trail the Zeekr 7X’s 416 hp and 440 Nm
- 306-litre boot is 233 litres smaller
- 67 kW DC charging is far below 450 kW
7X
- Costs RM15,200 less
- 480 km range and 539-litre boot
- 22 kW AC, 450 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- RM615 annual road tax is RM495 higher
- 4,787 mm length is 502 mm greater for city parking
- Battery warranty is capped at 160,000 km, unlike the Urban Cruiser’s unlimited-mileage battery cover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,000 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 193 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 61.1 kWh | 75 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 426 km | 480 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 67 kW | 450 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,285 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | MRF Wanderer Ecotred | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding & Sliding | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker JBL Sound System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 | Manual Operation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Urban Cruiser vs 7X FAQ
Is the Toyota Urban Cruiser or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is better for most buyers: it costs less while delivering 416 hp, 480 km range, a 539-litre boot and 450 kW DC charging. Choose the Urban Cruiser for its shorter 4,285 mm footprint and much lower RM120 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X is RM15,200 cheaper than the Toyota Urban Cruiser.
Which one charges faster?
The Zeekr 7X supports 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging, versus the Toyota Urban Cruiser’s 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC limits. It has far greater charging-power capacity on both home or destination AC and DC fast chargers.