Six new EV models to be released in Japan in FY 2025 Japanese automakers will release an electric vehicle (EV) one after another in the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025). Six new Japanese EV models including three models jointly developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Suzuki Motor Corporation, will be released in FY 2025, which is more than the figure in FY 2022 when EVs debuted in the country. Honda Motor...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Suzuki Australia confirms Fronx HEV launch for September 2025, e Vitara to follow in Q1 2026 Based on Suzuki Australia’s homepage, the upcoming addition of 2 new models has been confirmed, including the Fronx, an all-new smart hybrid compact SUV, and the e Vitara, Suzuki’s first mass-production BEV. The Fronx showcases Suzuki’s latest design and technology, featuring advanced connectivity and modern features. This stylish hybrid SUV will be...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Suzuki UK reveals official pricing for all-new e Vitara EV On June 17, Suzuki UK revealed official pricing for its first fully electric car, the all-new e Vitara, ahead of its UK media launch later this year and sales beginning in July 2025. Prices for the all-new e Vitara start at GBP 29,999 for the 49kWh battery version and GBP 32,999 for the 61kWh model. The vehicle is available in Motion and Ultra trims and will also offer Suzuki’s new ALLG...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Suzuki Thailand plans to launch Indonesia-made Fronx and India-made e Vitara in 2025 Reported on June 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) has confirmed plans to import the Suzuki e Vitara, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, manufactured in India, and set to launch in Thailand in Q4 2025. Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant is positioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan. Based on the eVX concept showcased at the 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Advics’ brake products adopted for Suzuki’s first EV, e VITARA Advics Co., Ltd. (Advics, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture), an Aisin Group company, announced that its brake products have been adopted for the "e VITARA," Suzuki Motor Corporation's first electric vehicle (EV). The products selected are electrified products including Advics’ cooperative regenerative braking system and caliper integrated parking brake, which contribute to improvin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Lumax Industries, India updates about new business wins in Q4, FY 2024-25 On May 27, Lumax Industries announced that during the quarter ended on March 31, 2025, it has won business from Maruti Suzuki to supply headlamps, rear combination lamp assemblies, and tail and stop lamp assemblies for its upcoming E-Vitara electric vehicle.  It will also supply headlamps, rear combination lamp assemblies, and tail and stop lamp assemblies to Toyota Kirlos...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Maruti Suzuki, India allocates up to INR 90 billion Capex for FY 2026, focuses on flexible EV manufacturing In an investor update, Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) announced that its CAPEX in FY 2025 was approximately INR 84 billion. For FY 2026, it is planning a capex in the range of INR 80 to 90 billion, excluding any investments in Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG). MSIL also revealed plans to launch two new models in FY 2026, including the e-Vitara, its upcomin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Suzuki Indonesia to launch all-new e VITARA subcompact electric SUV in early 2026 Announced on February 13, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales plans to sell its first electric car, the e VITARA subcompact SUV, in the Indonesian automotive market in early 2026.  This is in line with Suzuki Global's multi-pathway strategy in providing various alternative choices of environmentally friendly vehicles for customers.  Introduced globally in late 2024, t...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

GlobalData blog: Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Paving the way for BEV expansion in India The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 show, which ended this week, successfully showcased innovative mobility solutions in India and provided a glimpse into the future of the country’s Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sector. Ammar Master (Director, South Asia) and Kwan Wongwetsawat (Senior Analyst, Global Powertrain) had the privilege of attending the exc...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Denso, Aisin, BluE Nexus to supply jointly-developed eAxle for Suzuki e VITARA Denso Corporation (Denso), Aisin Corporation (Aisin), and BluE Nexus Corporation (BluE Nexus) announced that they have jointly developed an eAxle for the Suzuki e VITARA, Suzuki Motor Coproration’s first mass production electric vehicle (EV). The eAxle leverages a small motor and inverter to achieve high-power density and high-dynamic performance. Moreover, its loss ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

Bharat Mobility 2025: Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV - e VITARA On January 17, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) presented its first BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) SUV – the e VITARA at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It has been built on the All-New EV platform, the HEARTECT-e, based on 3-key pillars.  The HEARTECT-e platform features over 50% high-tensile steel construction and an advanced battery protection system, that con...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/19

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 begins in New Delhi, India On January 17, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was officially opened at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The theme is "Beyond Boundaries: Co-creating Future Automotive Value Chain." This vision fosters collaboration and innovation across the automotive and mobility sector, emphasizing sustainable and cutting-edge technological advancements. Nine exhibitions will happen in Bharat Mandap...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Maruti Suzuki, India unveils ‘e For Me’ vision for electric vehicles and infrastructure On January 7, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced its progressive blueprint for electric mobility, christened ‘e For Me.’ The 'e For Me’ vision will be implemented through a dual-pronged strategy comprising ‘electric products,’ starting with the e VITARA electric SUV, and an ‘electric ecosystem,’ aimed at establishing extensive infra...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

Maruti Suzuki, India to introduce e VITARA at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 On December 20, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced that it will showcase its production-ready eBorn SUV, the e VITARA, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The e Vitara is a global model manufactured in India for the world. It is built on the HEARTECT-e platform, specially designed for battery electric vehicles (BEV). MSIL will introduce a reliable and co...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

Suzuki unveils first EV e VITARA subcompact SUV in Europe On November 4, Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled its first mass-production battery electric vehicle (EV) model, the e VITARA subcompact SUV, in Milan, Italy. Production will commence at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India in spring 2025, with sales expected to begin in various countries, including Europe, India, and Japan, around summer 2025. The e VITARA is based on the concept model “eVX...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

LMC Automotive blog: Electrified Suzuki, the small car expert with BIG plans On January 26, 2023, Suzuki Global announced its growth strategy out to 2030. The highlight was the electrified targets that focused on three core markets: Japan, Europe, and India. According to the plan, Suzuki in Japan and Europe will no longer sell any ICE cars while 60% of Indian sales will remain as ICE up to 2030. Suzuki xEV technology today looks to be far behind ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/21

Gabrial India, updates about its business wins in passenger vehicle segment On November 11, Gabrial India, the flagship company of the Anand Group, announced that during the second quarter that ended on October 30, 2022, it marginally improved mainly on its share of business from Maruti Suzuki and the Toyota platform which includes the Grand Vitara, Brezza and the Toyota Hyryder. Further, they are generating volumes from the upcoming YWD i.e., J...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/07

Maruti Suzuki launches Grand Vitara SUV for INR 1.05 million in India On September 26, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that it has started the retail sales of its newest flagship offering from NEXA, the Grand Vitara. The Grand Vitara with Progressive Smart Hybrid technology features Suzuki’s K-series 1.5-litre Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine and can deliver a fuel efficiency of up to 21.11km/liter while the Intelligent Electric Hybrid can deliv...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/26

Maruti Suzuki, India launches all-new Grand Vitara SUV On July 20, Suzuki announced that Maruti Suzuki unveiled the all-new Grand Vitara SUV. It is a new SUV designed, and developed by Suzuki. Under the global business partnership between Toyota and Suzuki, both companies and their subsidiaries have agreed to mutual supply of vehicles. The Grand Vitara will be produced at Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd starting from August. In addition to sales ...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/20

LMC Automotive blog: Kia and MG aim big in India “The Sonet fills a need in the growing SUV market, in India and further afield, and will attract a wider number of consumers to the Kia brand”, declared Kia Motors Corporation President and CEO Ho Sung Song in a press release on 7 August. This statement coincided with the unveiling of the production-ready Sonet Sub-Compact SUV to the world. First shown in concept form at the Delhi Auto Expo in ...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/25