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Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara Revealed: Built on a platform co-developed with Toyota (codename: 40PL), the e Vitara will offer two battery pack choices: 49kWh and 61kWh.
Maruti e Vitara. (Photo: Sharukh Shah/News18.com)
Maruti Suzuki has officially revealed its first electric vehicle, the e Vitara, set to launch in March in India.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Price
The e Vitara’s price will be revealed in March, but it will rival the Mahindra BE 6 (Rs 18.90 lakh-26.90 lakh), Tata Curvv EV (Rs 17.49 lakh-21.99 lakh), and MG ZS EV (Rs 18.98 lakh-25.75 lakh). The e Vitara will be manufactured at Suzuki’s Gujarat plant, with half of the production slated for export to Japan and Europe.(all prices, ex-showroom)
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Battery & Charging
Built on a co-developed skateboard platform with Toyota, the e Vitara offers two battery choices: a 49kWh and a larger 61kWh pack. Both batteries use LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) ‘blade’ cells from BYD. The 49kWh variant features a 144 bhp, 189 Nm front motor, while the 61kWh version steps up to a 174 bhp, 189 Nm motor.
The bigger battery also comes with an AWD system, adding a rear-mounted 65hp motor, boosting the combined power to 184 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. Although exact range details are still under wraps, Maruti claims the larger battery will offer over 500km on a single charge.
Maruti is also introducing a new ‘e for Me’ strategy, which will see fast chargers set up at dealerships in the top 100 cities, a new charging app, and over 1500 EV-specific service centres across 1000 cities.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Design
The e Vitara’s design closely follows the eVX concept, with a strong, muscular body and a tall, boxy silhouette. While some sharp lines and large wheels have been softened, the overall look remains bold. The e Vitara comes with 18-inch wheels as standard, with the AWD version getting larger 19-inch wheels.
Key design features include tri-slash LED daytime running lights, front charging ports, a prominent rear wheel arch bulge, and a rear door handle mounted on the C-pillar.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Dimension
The e Vitara stands 180mm above the ground and has dimensions of 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and 1,635mm in height.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Interior and Features
Inside, the e Vitara departs from Maruti’s typical design with a sleek, modern layout. Highlights include a floating dual-screen setup with 10.25-inch displays for infotainment and instrumentation, a flat-bottom two-spoke steering wheel, rectangular AC vents with brushed silver details, and part-fabric, part-leatherette upholstery.
The e Vitara is packed with features like an electronic parking brake with auto hold, three driving modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport), single-zone automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat, reclining rear seats with a 60:40 split, 7 airbags, and a Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) suite.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Rivals
This new electric SUV will compete with popular models like the Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, and the Mahindra BE 6. The e Vitara keeps the bold design of the 2023 eVX concept and will be available with two battery options.
It will also stand out as the only SUV in its class to offer an all-wheel drive (AWD) option, at least until the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV arrives later this year.
