BIMS 2026: Suzuki e VITARA showcased in Thailand, local launch expected soon On March 26, 2026, at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, Suzuki Motor Thailand showcased the all-new Suzuki e VITARA in RHD, slated for a local launch in the near future. The e VITARA features full electric power and the ALLGRIP-e system, which intelligently distributes power between the front and rear wheels for a stable grip on any road. According to specificat...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

mong the exhibitors, two-wheeler brands include Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati, Triumph, and BMW Motorrad. Highlight models include Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, Toyota Meridian Concept, Toyota Legendary Concept, Isuzu D-Max EV, Mazda6e, Mazda CX-6e, Honda e:N2, Honda Super BEV Concept, Suzuki e VITARA, Ford Ranger Super Duty, Nio Firefly EV, Geely Starray EM-i, NEVO Q05 EV, Deepal S03, Maxus 9, GWM ORA 5, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+, BMW iX3 Neue ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Suzuki launches e-Vitara in Brazil On March 3, Suzuki Brazil announced the upcoming launch of the fully electric e-Vitara in the Brazilian market, which will be offered in a single 4Style 4×4 version. The e-Vitara is powered by two electric motors, one at the front delivering 174 hp and 19.6 kgf.m of torque, and a rear unit producing 65 hp and 11.6 kgf.m. Combined output reaches 184 hp and 31.2 kgf.m of maximum torque. The ALLGRIPe AWD system di...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Maruti Suzuki, India commences sales of EV e VITARA On February 17, Maruti Suzuki India commenced sales of the e VITARA, with bookings open at NEXA showrooms and online under an introductory Battery‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS) plan that prices the vehicle from INR 1.099 million plus a separate battery EMI of INR 3.99 per km for the 49 kWh variant, subject to lender approval and excluding taxes and statutory levies.  Under its “e for me” BEV s...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

IIMS 2026: Suzuki Indonesia officially launches e VITARA as its first BEV Announced on February 5, 2026, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) officially launched the Suzuki e VITARA SUV at the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), marking the brand’s first BEV in Indonesia. The e VITARA is built on Suzuki’s newly developed HEARTECT-e platform, engineered specifically for electric vehicles with a focus on weight reduction, structural rigi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

ced locally, highlighting its support for Indonesia’s automotive industry. The new Carry accounted for 47% of SIS’s retail sales, while the new XL7 contributed 20%. Launched in May 2025, the Fronx sold nearly 10,000 units, representing 14% of SIS’s total sales. Key models, including the Grand Vitara, New XL7, and Fronx, now feature Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) technology, shifting consumer preference toward efficient yet affordable...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

Panasonic’s nanoe X selected for Suzuki “e VITARA” Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) announced that its “nanoe X” generator, which is effective for air purification, has been adopted for Suzuki Motor Corporation's (Suzuki) “e VITARA” electric vehicle (EV) launched in Japan. The nanoe X has been used in the e VITARA’s fully automatic air conditioning system. The nanoe X is released from the driver’s-side air conditioning outlet. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

Toyota Kirloskar launches all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella in India On January 20, Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced the launch of the all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella, marking Toyota’s entry into India’s battery electric vehicle segment. This is a sister model to Maruti Suzuki's e Vitara and is produced at its Gujarat plant. The all-new Urban Cruiser Ebella is built on a dedicated BEV platform and is offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh lithium-i...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

Maruti Suzuki, India e-VITARA EV secure 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating On December 2, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced that it has received a comprehensive 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e-VITARA, covering both adult and child occupant protection. It was updated that the e-VITARA was voluntarily submitted for Bharat NCAP assessment. The tested model was the e-VITARA Alpha 61 kWh, which scored 31.49 out of 32 points in Adult Occup...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

d by buyers choosing more expensive vehicles and rising disposable incomes. Its sunshade sales and orders from Kia have improved. The company’s Ananthpur facility is now running and supplying seats for the Kia Carens, expected to add INR 200–250 million per year. The production for Maruti’s E-Vitara has begun, with the biggest increase forecast for Q4 FY26 and beyond. NDR Auto Components Limited holds a full share for Maruti’s WagonR and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Suzuki launches first fully electric e VITARA in UK On October 24, Suzuki UK announced the launch of its first fully electric vehicle, the all-new e VITARA, B segment SUV, in the country. The car is manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, India, with initial production serving the UK and European markets, followed by other global regions including India and Japan. The e VITARA measures 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

Ltd. saw an increase in EV sales. Japanese automakers are aiming to achieve positive growth. Toyota Corporation released its fully redesigned bZ4X on October 9. Nissan will also launch its new Leaf with dramatically improved cruising range, and Suzuki Motor Corporation will release its first EV, e Vitara. With EVs’ cruising range and prices getting closer to those of HVs and increasing numbers of contending vehicles, attention is focused on ho...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Cerence supplies in-vehicle assistant system for Suzuki e VITARA EV Cerence Inc. (Cerence), which handles artificial intelligence (AI) voice recognition and other products, announced on October 1 that it has supplied its in-vehicle assistant system for Suzuki Motor Corporation's (Suzuki) “e VITARA” electric vehicle (EV). Suzuki is the first Japanese automaker that has introduced this type of product of Cerence into Japan. Cerence as “Cerenc...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Suzuki selects Qt, Finland, to power its digital cockpit for e VITARA On September 17, Qt Group announced that Suzuki has chosen the Qt framework to power the digital cockpit of its first battery electric vehicle model, the e VITARA. Suzuki will leverage Qt Group’s cross-platform HMI tools for rapid UI/UX development as it deploys digital cockpits within elements like instrument clusters and infotainment systems. Qt Framework also gives Suzuki...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Suzuki to launch all-new electric subcompact SUV e VITARA in Japan On September 16, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it will begin sales of the all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) e VITARA in Japan from 16 January 2026. The e VITARA electric subcompact SUV is Suzuki’s first global strategic BEV model which was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in India in January 2025. Three models are available: grade X (2WD) with a 4...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

vehicle (PHEV) depending on vehicle class, while pursuing system standardization and efficiency. The 48V Super Ene- Charge and SHEV are scheduled to be launched in the late 2020s, the PHEV around 2030, and the DHE in the early 2030s. SDV Right: SDV Right concept was applied starting with the new e VITARA, equipping the B-segment SUV with functions Suzuki considers just right for customers. Suzuki will proceed with integrating the ADAS functions ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

to JPY 4.8 million (including consumption tax). Assuming that the Japanese government’s “subsidy for the introduction of clean energy vehicles (CEVs)” for the model is JPY 900,000 (same as the current EV subsidy), the price in real terms will be JPY 3.9 million. Suzuki Motor Corporation’s e Vitara EV is priced from JPY 3.9 million. The number of EV models in the price range of JPY 2 million is also increasing. While Japanese passenger EVs...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Maruti Suzuki, India begins exports of e VITARA electric SUV On September 1, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited commenced the exports of Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, the e VITARA, to European markets. In August, more than 2,900 units of the e-VITARA were shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to twelve European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Icel...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Maruti Suzuki, India starts e VITARA EV production in Gujarat, begins local lithium-ion cell manufacturing On August 26, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced two milestones from its Gujarat operations. The company started production of its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e-VITARA, at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), a wholly owned subsidiary. The e VITARA is being manufactured on a dedicated EV-only platform, no...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

aunch it made during Q1 FY2026. In the four-wheeler category, Lumax introduced the mood lamp and tailgate lamp (battery vehicle and high variants) as well as the back seat overhead lamp (battery vehicle and high variants) for Tata Motors’ Altroz, along with a Spot Lamp for Maruti Suzuki’s Grand Vitara. For the two-wheeler market, it launched headlamp, front turn signal, and rear turn signal for Suzuki’s E Access, along with front turn signa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07