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Maruti eVitara Electric SUV Although mechanically same as the European version, India-spec eVitara is expected to get some cosmetic variations and unique colour options A few weeks back, Suzuki had unveiled its first mass-market electric car, the eVitara, in Milan, Italy. In addition to the Indian market, eVitara will be introduced across multiple global locations […] More
eVitara Vs Urban Cruiser EVWhile most rivals come equipped with a single-motor FWD layout, Suzuki eVitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser EV offer a dual-motor 4WD option
With electric vehicles getting more and more mainstream, OEMs are lining their offerings to cater for the growing demand. While Suzuki and Toyota are more into the ‘Hybrid vehicle’ school of thought, both companies are jointly launching global electric SUVs. Suzuki’s version is called eVitara. Toyota’s version of this vehicle debuted yesterday, called Urban Cruiser EV.
Both the eVitara and Urban Cruiser EV are essentially the same vehicle with unique design elements. Design differences between these vehicles are more evident on the outside, while interiors are more-or-less identical. Let’s see a detailed image comparison between eVitara and Urban Cruiser EV.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Above, Suzuki eVitara Below
eVitara Vs Urban Cruiser EV
Both vehicles feature a similar silhouette as they are the same vehicles under their skin. Speaking of Skin, Suzuki is going for a contemporary appeal with a more rugged and muscular approach. We can see larger headlights, more muscular bumper with a bull-bar effect, and a more pronounced closed-off grill on eVitara.
Urban Cruiser EV, on the other hand, has a more sleek and minimalistic design appeal. The headlights are a lot sleeker, with a C-shaped insignia. The front bumper has functional air channels to smoothen airflow. Only eVitara gets fog lights, though. These vehicles have wheel sizes up to 19 inches and feature unique aero covers.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Above, Suzuki eVitara Below
At the sides, both vehicles get similar ORVMs, body cladding and charging ports in left front quarter panel and rear door handle in C Pillars. At the rear, things are almost identical. Tail lights are connected, but LEDs inside them are not. They both feature a similar roof spoiler, rear unpainted bumper, shark-fin antenna and others.
Identical Interiors
On the inside, both eVitara and Urban Cruiser EV from Suzuki and Toyota, are almost identical. The only differences we can see are the change in brand logo and the colour theme. Suzuki has gone for a dual-tone Black and Brown theme, while Toyota has executed a slightly sportier-looking all-black theme.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Above, Suzuki eVitara Below
Features-wise, both get the new tw0-spoke steering wheel, vertical AC vents, floating centre console, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 10-inch HUD, automatic climate control, electronic parking brake, auto-dimming IRVM, 360-degree camera, powered driver seat, rear sliding and reclining seat, among others. Urban Cruiser EV looks like it gets extra tweeters.
Under the bonnet, both Suzuki eVitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser get the same battery options and are powered by the same powertrains. Battery options are 49 kWh or 61 kWh. 2WD variants get a single motor with up to 172 bhp and 189 Nm performance. Larger pack offers a dual-motor 4WD option with a total system output of 181 bhp and 300 Nm. More
New Maruti eVitara Electric SUVIn India, Maruti eVitara electric SUV will rival the likes of Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6, MG ZS EV and upcoming Hyundai Creta EV
In the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki used to be known as the maker of small and budget cars. The company has successfully expanded its portfolio with many premium offerings. All of Maruti’s vehicles are either ICE or self-charging Hybrids. Now, the company is gearing up to launch its maiden electric vehicle.
eVitara debuted recently in Milan, Italy. Testing of this electric vehicle is underway and makes periodic appearances. The most recent spy shots are credited to automotive enthusiast Ankit who spotted this test mule in Gurgaon, Haryana. Let’s take a closer look at Suzuki’s maiden electric vehicle for the world and India.
Maruti Suzuki eVitara Spied
Maruti eVitara Electric SUV Spied
The strategic partnership between Suzuki and Toyota has proved fruitful for both brands with multiple badge-engineered products between them. Suzuki’s new EV, which has been under rigorous testing, will spawn a Toyota counterpart, as confirmed by the brand recently. Production will commence in Spring 2025 and launch will happen by Summer 2025.
The recent spy shots show eVitara from up close. It was draped in camouflage like previous test mules. We can see that it has quite a bit of road presence, owing to its strong design elements. Design-wise, recently debuted eVitara shows a striking sporty fascia with a closed-off grill and some aggression.
Maruti eVitara Electric SUV Spied
Headlights with LED DRLs look muscular with a strong presence and bumper includes an opening in the shape of a bull bar along with fog lights. Charging port is positioned at the front left quarter panel. Suzuki seems to be aiming for a slightly sloping roofline, which is in-trend currently in India and major global markets.
It will measure 4,275 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, 1,635 mm in width and has a 2,700 mm long wheelbase. Minimum ground clearance is 180 mm and it has a kerb weight between 1,702 kg and 1,899 kg. There’s disc brakes on all four wheels. Wheel sizes will go up to 19-inches, but the one spotted in India had 18-inch wheels wrapped with 225/55 MRF Wanderer tyres.
Maruti Suzuki eVitara Spied
Specs & Features
Suzuki eVitara and its Toyota counterpart will come equipped with either a 49 kWh or 61 kWh battery pack, with the latter offering dual-motor 4WD option. Based on a born-electric platform, eVitara is primarily a FWD vehicle packing up to a 172 bhp and 189 Nm motor. With 61 kWh variant, 4WD variant brings a rear electric motor with 64 bhp at the rear for a total system output of 181 bhp and 300 Nm.
Interiors have been revealed too, featuring a floating centre console, vertically oriented AC vents, a 2-spoke steering wheel, dual free-standing screens with the latest connectivity suite and high-quality materials, as it is a global product. Speculations suggest Suzuki eVitara will launch in Europe and Japan first and then in markets like India, even though part of the production happens here. A similar strategy to Jimny lifestyle SUV. More
Maruti eVX Clear Spy ShotsWhile Toyota’s version of this vehicle is confirmed, Maruti eVX is highly to launch first and will be a global product
India’s leading car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, is poised to take the wraps off its first-ever electric car. It will be the production version of eVX Concept and the production-spec model stays loyal to original design. The latest spy shots of eVX suggest that there is a slight possibility of it being a Toyota version. Let’s take a look.
Maruti eVX Clear Spy Shots
While Maruti Suzuki is a strong advocate in demanding tax benefits to strong hybrid vehicles, the company is also interested in pure EVs. The company is set to launch their first-ever pure EV soon and it will spawn a Toyota counterpart as well, as confirmed by the company recently.
Maruti eVX Side
Production of this electric SUV will commence in Q2 of calendar year 2025. The company has also confirmed that this electric SUV will come with 4WD capability, something that is not seen with the current crop of compact electric SUVs like MG ZS EV and Tata Curvv EV and upcoming Hyundai Creta EV.
The recent spy shots are some of the clearest till date, credited to True Car Advice. Thus showing great details about this upcoming vehicle. This will be a global vehicle and will be sold in many export markets like Europe under Suzuki brand. Production will happen in Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant.
Maruti eVX Fascia
Overall silhouette looks like it is a giant S-Presso with a slight sloping roofline. While the recent test mule was fully camouflaged, it showed a few design elements. For starters, it gets production-spec lighting at the front and rear matching with previous spy shots seen both in India and abroad.
There are production-spec wheels too, but with an interesting twist. These wheels are 5-spoke unit with a slotted design where aerodynamic covers will fit on top. So, the same alloy wheel can be used for both Maruti and Toyota with just different aerodynamic covers, which is a smart touch.
Maruti eVX Rear
What to expect?
Except for the fascia and tail lights, both Maruti’s and Toyota’s version of this EV might look identical. Similar to how Ertiga-Rumion, Baleno-Glanza, Grand Vitara-Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Fronx-Urban Cruiser Taisor and Innova Hycross-Invicto have been executed. Like a typical badge-engineering exercise.
Battery size can go up to 60 kWh in size and quote a range of up to 500 km on a single charge. It will have 4WD option as confirmed by the company recently. Floating centre console, premium interiors, ADAS, 360-degree camera are some of the notable attributes expected from this vehicle. Production will commence in Q2 of calendar year 2025 at Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant.
Maruti eVX or Toyota Urban Crossover?
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Maruti Electric Car Charging StationSpeculated to launch sometime in 2025, Maruti Suzuki eVX will rival the likes of Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and upcoming Hyundai Creta EV
India’s largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, has been a sales champion with a robust ICE portfolio. There have been decent strides from the company where electrifications are concerned. After launching a self-charging non PHEV, Maruti is poised to launch its first BEV. Ahead of launch, a Nexa dealership has installed a charging station, peaking our interest.
Maruti Electric Car Charging Station
Car dealerships of companies having an electric vehicle in their portfolio, usually install a charging station depending on variable parameters. Recent developments outside a Maruti Suzuki Nexa dealership in India have sparked a lot of interests. This could be the first of a chain of charging networks from Maruti Suzuki at their Nexa dealerships.
Maruti eVX Electric SUV Spied
That is because Maruti Suzuki has installed a charging station despite not having a PHEV or EV in its portfolio. This is a very interesting revelation. We say this because Maruti Suzuki eVX is right on the horizon and is expected to debut at 2025 Auto Expo.
Speculations around this upcoming vehicle suggest that Maruti Suzuki will launch it in India by the end of 2025, while it will be sold in Europe and other markets first under the Suzuki brand. The new charging station at a Nexa dealership gives way to multiple speculations around the company’s electric future.
Maruti EVX spied
For starters, this development confirms that Maruti Suzuki will sell its upcoming electric car portfolio through Nexa dealerships. Exclusively or not, not confirmed yet. Also, Maruti Suzuki might be investing into its own charging network, similar to what Tata Group has done.
Maruti EVX Electric SUV – Render
Another key takeaway from this development could be the launch timeline of eVX, which is Maruti’s first electric car. Considering the increasing test mule sighting frequency and the new charging station installed in a Nexa dealership, there is a tiny possibility of it launching in India by the end of 2025.
Maruti’s 1st electric car
eVX is Suzuki’s first fully-electric car and is a global vehicle with launch intentions in India. It has been spied on many times in India with camouflage. It will spawn a Toyota counterpart in the future with similar powertrains and performance based on Urban Crossover Concept showcased some time ago.
We can expect upto 60 kWh battery capacity and a single motor layout driving the front wheels. Claimed range from a single charge could be around 500 km, something similar to Tata Curvv EV. Other rivals include MG ZS EV and upcoming Hyundai Creta EV, which is also spied testing in India.
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Maruti Electric SUV India Launch PlansWhen launched, Maruti Suzuki eVX will rival the likes of MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra XUV400 and upcoming Hyundai Creta EV
Unveiled as a concept form, Suzuki eVX Concept is the company’s first BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles). eVX carries a crossover SUV design and proportions along with a premium interior. Testing for eVX is in full swing and is inching production by the day. Now, Global Suzuki has revealed launch timeline for eVX. Let’s take a look.
Maruti Suzuki eVX Launch Timeline
India’s best-selling car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, has had a robust ICE portfolio on offer. The company has recently expanded its powertrain scope to strong hybrid technology through a strategic partnership with Toyota. The obvious next step for the brand is BEVs. In that regard, we will get a new BEV early 2025.
Maruti Electric SUV launch plans
Yes! Early 2025 is when Suzuki will take the veil off its first-ever BEV. The company has revealed that they will announce their first BEV at Auto Expo in India in January 2025. This would be the first time the company is foraying into fully electric cars.
Suzuki has also revealed a stage-wise launch plan, prioritizing Europe as its primary market. This way, the company will position its upcoming BEV which might be called eVX as a global product. After Europe, Suzuki intends to launch it in markets like India and Japan. Launch might happen in other ASEAN nations in the future too.
Maruti Suzuki eVX Launch Timeline Revealed
The company was tight-lipped about what will be powering Suzuki’s first electric car. Official stand is that the company should refrain from revealing battery details as per their contract with the supplier. So, official numbers regarding powertrains of eVX SUV are under wraps.
Maruti EVX Electric Old wheel design
Apart from BEVs, Global Suzuki also divulged their stance and roadmap with regard to HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicles). As of now, Suzuki is procuring strong hybrid technology as THS models from Toyota. However, the company is working on their proprietary strong hybrid electric vehicles and mild hybrid electric vehicles too.
What to expect?
Where design is concerned, Maruti Suzuki eVX looks like a larger version of S-Presso with an air of sophistication. LED lighting, all-wheel disc brakes, rear door handles on C-Pillars, charging port on front-left fender, large alloy wheels (believed to be 18-inchers), connected tail lights, 360-degree camera, roof spoiler and radar module for ADAs are some of the notable exterior features.
On the inside, we can expect a large free-standing infotainment screen, a floating centre console, sporty seats, auto climate control, an electronic parking brake, a sunroof, rear AC vents and more. Battery could be up to 60 kWh in size with a promised range of around 500 km on a single charge. Obvious rivals are MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400, Tata Curvv EV and upcoming Hyundai Creta EV. More
Maruti EVX SpiedIndia’s largest carmaker has started late in the EV race, but nothing to worry as the electric segment has huge unlocked potentialInstead of ICE to EV conversions, Maruti Suzuki has chosen to start its electrification journey with a born-electric platform. The first product will be eVX, slotted in the compact SUV segment. Latest test mule sightings reveal some new details.Maruti eVX – Styling and featuresA sporty X-shaped front fascia is among the striking features of Maruti eVX. Another distinctive feature is the dual LED DRLs that border the projector headlamps. The lighting elements at the rear follow a similar design approach. Curvy body panelling all across helps achieve an elegant profile. With its aerodynamic design, Maruti eVX will be able to enhance its range.Maruti eVX Electric SUV SpiedSide profile has polygonal wheel arches and ORVMs with integrated turn signals. The front doors have conventional handles, whereas the rear handles are mounted on the C-pillar. eVX is expected to have blacked-out pillars for a sporty look and feel. An attractive design for the alloy wheels is likely. At the rear, eVX has a roof mounted spoiler, washer and wiper and a prominent bumper. Outline of the tailgate indicates that Maruti eVX will have ample boot space.Maruti eVX – Interiors, safety kitInside, Maruti eVX will have a comprehensive range of features. Built on a born-electric platform, eVX could be equipped with multiple best-in-class and segment-first features. Test mules have revealed the presence of a large touchscreen infotainment system, a flat-bottom steering wheel and a spread-out centre console. The seats appear premium and seem to have leatherette material. Soft-touch materials have been used all across the cabin.Maruti eVX Electric SUV SpiedeVX will meet common consumer demands such as wireless charger, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, premium sound system, automatic climate control and rear AC vents. Safety kit will include features such as front and rear parking sensors, 360° surround view monitor, blind spot monitoring and tyre pressure monitoring system. Maruti eVX is expected to get radar and camera based ADAS features.Maruti eVX Electric SUV SpiedMaruti eVX – Performance, rangeEstimates indicate that Maruti eVX could be equipped with a 60-kWh battery pack. It could deliver a range of around 500 km. To target a broader segment of users, eVX will be available in both single-motor FWD as well as dual-motor AWD formats.One of the rivals is MG ZS EV, equipped with a 50.3 kWh battery pack. Range is 461 km. Upcoming Creta EV could be equipped with a 45-50 kWh battery pack, offering a range of around 450 km. eVX will also take on the upcoming Tata Curvv EV. Top-spec Curvv EV variants will be using a 55-kWh battery pack. Range of around 550 km is possible.Maruti eVX Electric SUV SpiedMaruti eVX is expected to debut in 2025. One can expect a competitive price point, provided that Maruti wants to achieve high sales volumes. It will be interesting to see if folks place their trust in Maruti’s first ever fully electric vehicle. More
Maruti Suzuki eVX Production-spec HeadlightsWhen launched, Maruti Suzuki eVX will rival MG ZS EV and Mahindra XUV400 along with upcoming Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta EV and othersSuzuki’s first electric vehicle, the eVX, is set to launch sometime in 2025 and the testing is going on in full swing. The engineering samples of eVX have been spotted on multiple occasions. Up until now, these mules donned make-shift temporary headlights and tail lights, while production-spec lighting has just been finalised, revealed by recent spy shots.Maruti Suzuki eVX Production-Spec LightingIndia’s largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, used to be known for small, light affordable hatchbacks. The narrative has changed in the recent past with vehicles marketed under ‘Utility’ tag having gained centre stage. Suzuki is developing its maiden EV and it takes the shape of an SUV too.Maruti Suzuki eVX Production-Spec LightingCalled eVX, it has been testing both in India and globally for the past year. These test mules showed a lot about the Maruti Suzuki eVX and painted quite a picture in our minds. It adheres to the Suzuki eVX concept showcased in January 2023. Launch is likely to happen in 2025 and India will be a market as well as a production and hub.However, the test mules spotted here in India and abroad didn’t have final production-spec lighting elements. In this sense, they used temporary makeshift projector headlights with exposed halogen tail lights. The new test mules spotted in Southern Europe show production-spec headlights and tail lights.Maruti Suzuki eVX Production-spec Tail LightsThese headlights have LEDs in them, unlike the old temporary headlights seen in previous test mules. Main LED headlights are housed in a projector and the LED DRL signature seems to float above and below this projector. This LED DRL signature seems to be complementing the overall fascia that also has an X-shape design.Tail lights are finalised too and are LEDs. Overall signature is similar to what we saw in Suzuki eVX concept. Top LED in tail lights is likely to connect with the other one with an LED light bar. This particular test mule, however, didn’t possess the new production-spec alloy wheel design we saw with latest spy shots in India.Maruti Suzuki eVX New Alloys Spied In IndiaWhat else do we know so far?Apart from new lighting elements, recent test mules don’t reveal anything new. Something interesting. Say, a rear electric motor. Sadly, that’s not the case. However, speculations suggest there may be a dual-motor AWD variant with eVX along with a single-motor FWD layout option.Both are likely to draw power from a 60 kWh battery, promising around 500 km of range on a single charge. Interiors are fairly premium, befitting of a global car. A floating centre console, large infotainment screen, 360-degree camera, charging port on front-left quarter panel are some of the notable attributes.Source More
Maruti Suzuki eVX Electric SpiedWhen launched, Maruti eVX electric spied will rival MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400 and upcoming offerings like Hyundai Creta EV and Tata Curvv EVSuzuki is among the last mainstream car manufacturers to foray into electric car realm. Their first-ever BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is due to launch in 2025. Called eVX, it has been spied on multiple occasions. Latest spy shots show the car’s new alloy wheels design.Maruti EVX Electric Spied With New AlloysElectric car race has started in India and many OEMs are jumping into this bandwagon. In the mainstream segment, horses in the race include Tata Nexon EV, Tata Punch EV, MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400, Citroen eC3, Hyundai Kona and to some extent, BYD Atto 3.Maruti EVX Electric Old wheel designHowever, the new wave of electric SUVs that are soon to join this race include Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta EV and Maruti Suzuki eVX. There will be a Toyota counterpart of the Maruti Suzuki eVX based on the Urban Crossover Concept. Testing is in full swing and eVX will launch in the year 2025.Recent spy shots of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki eVX are from automotive enthusiast Chirag Rajput who spotted it in Gurugram, Haryana. These spy shots show interesting new details about the production-spec version of eVX ahead of launch. We’re talking about the e-SUV’s new 5-spoke alloy wheel design.Maruti EVX Electric SUV SpiedApart from that, Chirag also mentioned that the car was loaded with people, presumably test engineers. According to him, there were at least five to six individuals seated in the car. Testing for Indian conditions, we assumed. Hey, don’t ask me.Features and AttributesUpcoming eVX is burdened with setting footprints across the globe. In that regard, it has to compete at the highest level against both established players and newbies. So, the premium quotient is pretty high on this vehicle. Suzuki is offering a floating centre console in eVX and we see a modern dashboard layout.There should be extensive soft-touch materials all around and from previous spy shots, seats look like they belong in a premium vehicle. Steering wheel gets a flat-bottom effect and looks sophisticated enough.Maruti EVX Electric SUV InteriorsOn the outside, we get projector headlights, C-Pillar mounted rear door handles, radar and camera based ADAS, a 360-camera for blind-spot monitoring, a charging port on the front-left quarter panel and more. The battery is speculated to be around 45 kWh unit to 60 kWh unit and we can expect both single-motor FWD and dual-motor AWD layouts.Promised range might be around the 500 km mark on a single charge. Like its ICE portfolio, Suzuki is likely to strike price competitiveness. There is no launch timeline announced, but 2025 might be the year and eVX may globally debut in India.Also read – Maruti eVX rivalling Vinfast VF e34 spied More
