Maruti Suzuki’s entry into the electric vehicle market is a leap into the future. The e Vitara, set to debut at the Auto Expo 2025, is intriguing. It blends a bold design with modern technology, and there’s even a hint of all-wheel-drive capability. Here are five key things about the e Vitara that caught my attention.
The e Vitara’s design is striking, though not ostentatious. The front features LED headlights with three-piece DRLs, while the bumper is finished in black with silver skid plates.
The side profile carries 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch for the AWD version), and C-pillar-mounted rear door handles that make it look distinctly modern. At the rear, the LED tail lights and roof spoiler are neatly executed, tying the design together without unnecessary fuss.
The e Vitara has a dual-tone dashboard, complemented by squared-off design elements that echo its exterior geometry.
Two integrated screens dominate the cabin—one for infotainment and the other for driver information. The 10.1-inch infotainment display wirelessly supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a welcome touch. Notably, the steering wheel is a new two-spoke design, which feels fresh and deliberate. Including a panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats adds a layer of refinement to a mass-market vehicle.
Globally, the e Vitara offers two battery configurations. The smaller 49 kWh battery powers a front-wheel-drive setup, producing 142 bhp and 189 Nm of torque. The larger 61 kWh battery, also in FWD, delivers 171 bhp with the same torque.
However, the AWD variant is the most exciting and uses a battery. This configuration employs dual motors to deliver a punchy 245 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. If Maruti brings this variant to India, it will mark the arrival of the country’s first mass-market AWD EV.
The new Heartect-e platform, developed in collaboration with Toyota, underpins the e Vitara. This skateboard-style chassis is purpose-built for electric vehicles and will be used in future EVs. Toyota’s Urban Cruiser EV, which will share this platform, is also expected to debut in 2025.
This approach allows both manufacturers to spread development costs while offering products tailored to their respective markets.
Maruti Suzuki targets a starting price of around ₹20 lakh (ex-showroom) for the e Vitara. At this price, it will compete directly with the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, and even Toyota’s Urban Cruiser EV.
Maruti has always been adept at delivering value, and with local manufacturing likely to play a role, the e Vitara could undercut its rivals while maintaining a strong feature set.
