Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled its first mass-production battery electric vehicle (BEV) model – the e Vitara. It was unveiled in Milan, Italy. The automaker will start production of it by the spring of 2025 at Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant. The electric SUV will go on sale in several countries like India, Japan and Europe in the summer of 2025. The e Vitara is based on the Maruti Suzuki eVX concept, which was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2023. It was then showcased at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023. In India, Maruti Suzuki’s first electric car will rival the Tata Nexon EV, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra XUV400, MG ZS EV, and the upcoming Hyundai Creta electric SUV.
Suzuki e Vitara: Design
The design is inspired by the eVX Concept, with a mix of the emotional versatile cruiser concept. The front is quite straightforward, and it looks SUV-like in all respects. The use of blacked-out elements around the chin provides a rugged appeal to the nose. Around the edges, it has black cladding for the hexagonal wheel arches. The roof profile is flat for the large part. The chunky flared arches add strength to the design. The charging port is fixed on the front fender, and the bonnet here is a clam-shell unit. Other highlights include a shark-fin antenna and C-pillar-mounted door handles.
Suzuki e Vitara: Dimensions
The new Suzuki e Vitara will be available with two wheel sizes – 18-inch and 19-inch. Also, it is 4,275 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,635 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. For perspective, it is as big as the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, but has a longer wheelbase of 2,700 mm. Ground clearance is 180 mm (hefty). As for the wheel track, the front tapes to 1,540 mm, while the rear is 5 mm wider.
Suzuki e Vitara: Cabin and features
Just like the range, Suzuki hasn’t revealed much about the cabin as well, as we are writing this part of the update. The e Vitara gets panoramic glass, which houses two displays – an instrument cluster and an infotainment unit. Also, the two-tone layout of the dashboard and upholstery adds to the beauty of the cabin. The new two-spoke steering wheel with a flat top and bottom looks new.
Suzuki e Vitara: Specs
The e Vitara will be available for sale in both single and dual-motor setups. Starting with the base-spec trim, it will get a 49 kWh battery pack with a single-motor layout that produces up to 106 kW and 189 Nm of peak torque. Next, there will be a larger 61 kWh battery pack, which will be available with both FWD and 4WD layouts. The former will produce a peak output of 128 kW and 189 Nm. The latter will generate a total output of 135 kW and 300 Nm.
Suzuki e-Vitara: Platform, battery and range
The e Vitara is based on the Heartect-E architecture, developed specifically for BEVs, and also features the AllGrip-E system, which offers 4WD assistance. The electric 4WD system is powered by two independent eAxles, with two independent motors at the front and the rear. Additionally, it features a Trail mode that enables easier overcoming of rough terrain by applying brakes to the spinning tyres and distributing drive torque to the opposite tyre like a limited-slip differential. Furthermore, the Heartect-E platform has increased space on the inside while maximising battery capacity. Regarding the range, the brand has not revealed any official figures but we can expect a realistic range of around 400 km with the 61 kWh battery pack in its single-motor configuration.
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