The Suzuki e-Vitara has finally been unveiled by Suzuki in Milan yesterday. When it is introduced to the Indian market, the e-Vitara, the first electric car from Maruti Suzuki, will face competition from the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, the impending Hyundai Creta EV, and the Mahindra BE 05. The e-Vitara will be introduced in India in March 2025 and will make its premiere at the forthcoming 2025 Bharat Mobility expo. It will be manufactured at the Maruti facility in Gujarat and marketed under the Toyota name.
Let’s start by discussing the e-motor and battery. The Heartect-e skateboard platform serves as the foundation for the Suzuki e-Vitara, which was developed in collaboration with Toyota. According to the business, it combines the robustness of an SUV with the features of a battery electric vehicle (BEV). eAxles, which combine the motor and inverter into one unit, are a feature of the EV. There will be two battery options available for the e Vitara: 49kWh and 61kWh. The larger 61kWh batteries are anticipated to provide a range of up to 550 km on a single full charge. The batteries feature LFP (Lithium Iron-phosphate) “blade” cells that are obtained by BYD.The 49kWh battery will be connected to a single, 144 horsepower motor mounted on the front axle. The larger 61kWh battery has a single motor as well, but it produces 174 horsepower.
Compared to comparable electric SUVs on the market, the torque produced by both motors is quite low at 189 Nm. An AWD variant with a dual motor setup—one on each axle—that produces 184 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque is also available. The e-Vitara’s AWD system, which Suzuki refers to as e-AllGrip, has a Trail mode that applies the brakes to wheels with poor traction while transferring torque to wheels with good traction. A limited-slip differential is accurately simulated by this system.
Let’s now discuss design. The e-Vitara has a muscular appearance and resembles the eVX idea. It has a closed-off grille and tri-LED daytime running lights up front. The lower bumper, which has skid plates and a tiny fog lamp, resembles the Brezza. It features a noticeable bulge over the rear tire arch and the charging port is located on the front flanks. It has aerodynamic alloy wheels on the sides, which are probably 18 inches in diameter, and the back door handle is mounted on the C-pillar.
It has integrated spoilers and linked taillights at the back. Additional features include a skid plate, a high-mounted stop lamp, e-Vitara inscription in the center, and a tiny, square fog lamp at the bumper’s base. The e-Vitara features a generous 2,700mm wheelbase and measures 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and 1,635mm in height. Its kerb weight can reach 1,900 kg, and it has 180mm of ground clearance.
Upon entering, the e-Vitara’s interior appears entirely new and unlike any other Suzuki vehicle in the world. It boasts two floating screens for the infotainment and instrument cluster. It also has a gloss-black floating center console with controls for drive mode selection, e-brake, gear selection, and a wireless charging pad. A two-spoke steering wheel, rectangular air conditioning vents with brushed silver frames, a rotary driving state selector, and leatherette upholstery are further features.
