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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara launch timeline confirmed: What to expect
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara launch timeline confirmed. Maruti Suzuki's highly anticipated electric SUV , the e-Vitara, will face another delay before it hits the roads. The carmaker has confirmed that the deliveries of the eSUV will commence by the end of September. However, customers in India may have to wait a little longer to see it in large numbers, as most of this year's production is earmarked for export. Maruti Suzuki is targeting around 70,000 units of the e-Vitara in the remaining months of the fiscal year, with the majority of them headed overseas. Maruti e-Vitara: All you need to know The e-Vitara marks Maruti's first major electric vehicle foray and is based on a dedicated EV platform named Heartect-e. This new architecture has been engineered from the ground up for electric mobility. It also debuts Suzuki's eAxle technology, which combines the motor and inverter into a single unit. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Dimensionally, the e-Vitara stands at 4,275 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,635 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. It has a ground clearance of 180 mm and a kerb weight that goes up to 1,900 kg. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara First Look: 500+ km range, safety, tech explained | TOI Auto Design-wise, the SUV gets a closed-off grille flanked by tri-LED daytime running lamps, while the bumper borrows cues from the Brezza. There's a functional look with details like a front-positioned charging port and flared rear wheel arches. Side profiles feature aerodynamic 18-inch alloy wheels and hidden rear door handles positioned on the C-pillar. At the back, the SUV features connected LED taillamps, an integrated roof spoiler, and skid plates for a sporty finish. Inside, it gets a pair of floating digital screens—one each for infotainment and the instrument cluster—alongside a gloss black centre console housing the gear selector, drive mode switch, and a wireless charging pad. The SUV also includes a two-spoke steering wheel, leatherette seats, and brushed-silver highlights around rectangular AC vents. In terms of safety, it gets Level 2 ADAS and seven airbags. The e-Vitara will be available with two battery packs : 49kWh and 61kWh. Both feature LFP blade cells sourced from BYD. The 49kWh variant uses a 144 hp front-mounted motor, while the 61kWh version bumps power to 174 hp, though both produce the same 189 Nm of torque. The top-spec version, with dual motors and all-wheel drive, offers 184 hp and 300 Nm. The larger 61kWh battery promises a range of up to 500 km on a single charge, making the e-Vitara one of the most promising long-range EVs in its segment.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara India sales to start before September-end
The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, today announced that the e Vitara sales will start in the country before the end of September e Vitara is the maiden battery electric vehicle (BEV) of Maruti and will be manufactured at its Gujarat plant. The electric SUV will not only be sold in India but also exported to over 100 global markets, including Japan and European the post-Q4 results press conference, Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava said that domestic sales of the e Vitara will start before September-end. He added that Maruti will produce nearly 70,000 units of the e Vitara in FY26, and a large chunk will be for the export e Vitara made its India debut at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It is based on a new BEV platform -- Heartect-e. There are a couple of battery pack options -- 49kWh and a single full charge, the e Vitara range is claimed to be more than e Vitara gets features like LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs, and LED taillamps. It drives on 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, you get features like a 10.1-inch integrated digital display, 10.25-inch MID, Harman sound system, 10-way power-adjustable driver seat and an electric sunroof. With Suzuki Connect, there are over 60 connectivity about safety features, the e Vitara gets seven airbags and electronic parking brake as standard. It boasts Level 2 ADAS as to Auto Today MagazineTrending Reel
