Maruti Suzuki e Vitara interior leaked ahead of India

Ahead of its debut at the upcoming Bharat Mobile Expo, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara has appeared on Indian roads, giving people a first glimpse of its interiors. The latest leaked images show a premium cabin with a two-spoke steering wheel and dual integrated screens. It features a dual-tone theme and a revised dashboard arrangement that adds to its new premium vibe. For those who don’t know, the electric SUV has made its global debut and comes packed with features: ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display and a wireless phone charger. However, it is unclear whether these features will be included in the India-spec model.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Exteriors

Initially showcased as the eVX concept, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara retains much of its original design, including features such as square wheel arches, prominent rear haunches, sloping roofline, and sharp headlights with Y-shaped LED accents . However, the production version brings several updates, including a new bumper with aggressive lines, strong creases and lower air intakes. In addition, there are fog lights at the bottom of the bumper. The eVX’s stylish flush door handles are now replaced by pull handles on the front doors, while the rear door handles are fixed to the door pillars.

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The rear of the car still retains the SUV’s unique three-bar light arrangement, and the bumper has also been slightly modified. Additionally, the windshield now has a centrally located wiper and is complemented by a wraparound spoiler.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Powertrain

The electric car is said to be based on a new skateboard platform created in partnership with Toyota. In international markets, the SUV is available with two battery options: a 49kWh pack for the two-wheel drive version and a 61kWh pack available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive setups. However, details of the India-specific e-Vitara are still unclear.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Safety suite

Maruti Suzuki is expected to equip the e Vitara with a host of advanced safety features, including electronic parking brake with auto-hold function, Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), six standard airbags and 360-degree cameras.

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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Expected prices and rivals

Maruti Suzuki’s first electric car is likely to be launched in India after its debut at the upcoming Auto Expo and will be priced around Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV.

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