Production of the Suzuki eVitara – Maruti Suzuki‘s (and Suzuki’s) first EV – has begun in Gujarat, India, reports Hindustan Times. The vehicle will be exported to over 100 countries, including Malaysia and Japan.
“Many companies have increased their trust in India. Till a few years back, EV batteries were completely imported (into India).
“Localisation of battery cells and electrodes will provide a good boost to India’s EV infrastructure,” prime minister Narendra Modi said today after flagging off the first unit from the Hansalpur plant. He also inaugurated Suzuki, Toshiba and Denso’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, which will produce hybrid and electric vehicle batteries.
Malaysia is set to get the eVitara in 2026. The Toyota Urban Cruiser EV twin is a zero-emissions B-segment SUV that’s 4,275 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,635 mm tall, with a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
There are three powertrain choices – a 144 PS/189 Nm one-motor FWD with a 49 kWh battery, a 174 PS/189 Nm one-motor FWD with a 61 kWh battery or a 184 PS/300 Nm twin-motor AWD, also with a 61 kWh battery. The bigger battery yields a range of up to 500 km.
The car hasn’t launched in India yet, so we don’t have confirmed specs, but the Toyota version reportedly has 12-colour ambient lighting, a 360 camera, JBL speakers, a powered driver’s seat, AEB, ACC, lane departure alert and lane keep assist. The Fronx is also coming to Malaysia (Q4 2025). Seems Naza Eastern Motors really wants to move Suzuki into the mainstream from the niche playground it’s currently in.
Suzuki eVitara at GIIAS 2025
Suzuki eVitara official images
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Didn’t Proton fanbois angkat Suzuki brand setinggi-tinggi the last time? Wonder if they still do the same.
Because back then Suzuki under DRB Hicom. After they left in 2016, current dealer is Naza which nobody fans of
Since it’s Naza, they probably asking for 189K-199K or higher once this thing reaches our shore lol.
if it Naza.. will be another failure model..
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is produced in India by Maruti Suzuki, where it is manufactured and exported to other regions, including Japan, Latin America, and Africa.
No wonder my Suzuki swift is so lousy. Made in India kot. Every 2 years engine mounting, absorber, lower arm, wheel bearing and drive shaft must change.Parts + labour about 5K Spare part price is more expensive than BMW or Mercedes. Engine so far touch wood ok.
Obstacles eVitara will encounter here:
1) Naza
2) BYD Atto 2
3) P2 BEV
4) Emas 7
5) Ativa, WRV, Tiggo Cross, X50
Jimmy SUV is a niche product and different than the other SUVs on the market. This Vitara looks like any other SUV from China and Japan. Plus it is CBU which will not help it against P1, P2 and BYD which will CKD.
Battery pack pakai lithium ion. Cepat degrade dan senang terbakar.
india…hmmm.
there’s a reason why apple products cant be produced fully in india.
front like renault, rear like kimchi
comes with free bacteria
The aircon vent placement is really not align with center console. An eye sore looking at it.
mmm brand new car comes with interior curry smell