Maruti Suzuki e Vitara teased ahead of Bharat debut

Maruti Suzuki’s first electric compact SUV e Vitara is gearing up to make its debut at the second edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo scheduled to be held from January 17 to 22, 2025. To keep us calm, Maruti Suzuki has shared a teaser image showing the front of the vehicle in question, according to which the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (previously previewed by the eVX concept) looks almost identical as a concept. The vehicle in the image has a triple-slash LED daytime running lights on both ends with the ‘Maruti Suzuki’ logo in the middle. There’s also a bulging hood and aggressive-looking bumpers. The sides and rear are yet to be teased. However, we don’t have to wait too long as the e Vitara will be unveiled in less than a month.

For context, the e Vitara launched for global markets comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, C-pillar-mounted door handles and body cladding around the wheel arches. The rear end features a roof-mounted spoiler, shark fin antenna, thick bumper and light-bar-style taillights.

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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Battery, range

e Vitara is expected to be based on a new skateboard platform developed in partnership with Toyota. Overseas, the electric SUV comes with two battery packs – 49kWh (two-wheel drive) and 61kWh (two- or four-wheel drive). It remains to be seen how Maruti Suzuki will design the e Vitara for the Indian market. The cruising range is up to 600 kilometers.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Features

Inside, the India-spec e Vitara is likely to get a dual-tone theme and a modern dashboard layout dominated by instruments and an infotainment-integrated screen. There may also be a two-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel and newly designed air-conditioning vents. Other expected features include a panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, six standard airbags, 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake (with auto-hold function) and Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) .

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The e Vitara is expected to be launched in India in early 2025 and is expected to be priced at Rs 22-25 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, the upcoming electric car will compete with the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and Mahindra BE6.