The Suzuki e Vitara (スズキ・eビターラ) is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced by Japanese manufacturer Suzuki. Introduced in November 2024, it is the first mass-produced battery electric vehicle ever produced by the company.[4] It is also marketed by Toyota with modified styling as the Toyota Urban Cruiser.
History and production
Suzuki introduced the e Vitara on 4 November 2024, in Milan, Italy. The vehicle was previewed by the Suzuki eVX concept, which was first showcased at the Auto Expo in India in January 2023. The Toyota version, the Toyota Urban Cruiser was introduced on 12 December 2024.[5] The styling of the Urban Cruiser was previewed by the Toyota Urban SUV Concept shown in December 2023 in Europe.[6]
The e Vitara is manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat facility in Gujarat, India, with around 50 percent of its production output designated for export to European and other global markets.[4] The e Vitara was introduced in India in March 2025, with its arrival in Europe in September the same year.[7][8] The Urban Cruiser was introduced in Indonesia in November 2025,[9] followed by the e Vitara in February 2026.[10] The e Vitara was introduced in Japan in 16 January 2026.[11] The Urban Cruiser was launched in Malaysia in 2 April 2026.[12]
Specifications
The e Vitara is claimed to be developed on the Heartect-e electric vehicle "skateboard" platform, developed to provide increased structural integrity and a lowered centre of gravity. Two battery options are available: a 49kWh battery pack delivering 106 kW and a 61kWh battery pack producing 128 kW. These battery packs utilize lithium iron phosphate (LFP) blade cells produced by BYD and Tata.[13][14] The top variant of the e Vitara is equipped with the AllGrip-e all-wheel-drive system, offering 135 kW and 300 Nm of torque, with adaptable drive modes tailored for various driving conditions. The eAxle technology, created in collaboration with Toyota, is integrated into the platform.[15][16]
Safety
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Suzuki e Vitara
Toyota Urban Cruiser
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References
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- Toyota presents concepts for its six planned BEVs in Europe in 2026 electrive, 4 Dec 2023^
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- Urban Cruiser Meluncur di RI, Mobil Listrik Terbaru Toyota Seharga Rp 700 Jutaan detik.com, 2025-11-21, retrieved 2025-11-23^
- Rangga Rahardiansyah. Suzuki e Vitara Meluncur di Indonesia, Harga Rp 700-an Juta detikOto, 5 February 2026, retrieved 5 February 2026^
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- Toyota Urban Cruiser EV in Malaysia – rebadged Suzuki eVitara, 426 km range, CBU India, RM198k Paul Tan, 2026-04-02, retrieved 2026-04-12^
- https://www.cartoq.com/car-news/maruti-suzuki-e-vitara-detailed-look-upcoming-electric-suv/^
- https://evertiq.com/design/2025-03-05-suzuki-forms-ev-battery-partnerships-with-tata-gotion-findreams^
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- Dr. Stefan Leichsenring. Suzuki eVitara: The brand's first electric car is on its way Motor1.com, 2024-11-04, retrieved 2024-11-04^