Suzuki eVitara here next year
Suzuki’s first EV is said to offer class-leading space, up to 400km of range and the option of all-wheel driveUPDATE, 25/06/2025: Suzuki Australia has announced its first EV, the eVitara small SUV, will arrive Down Under in the first quarter of 2026.
Pricing and specification details of the new model will be announced closer to its local release.
Established rivals for the 2026 Suzuki eVitara will include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV3 and MG S5EV.
ORIGINAL, 06/11/2024: The 2025 Suzuki eVitara has been unveiled ahead of its European launch next year when it becomes the Japanese brand’s first-ever mass-produced EV.
Yet to be confirmed for Australia, the new eVitara is a small electric SUV twinned with a compact Toyota tipped to carry the Urban SUV nameplate when it hits global showrooms next year.
Built to rival the likes of the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric, the eVitara measures in at 4275mm long (100mm longer than the current Vitara), 1800mm wide, stands 1636mm tall and is heavily inspired by the 2023 Suzuki eVX concept’s design.
Based on Suzuki's latest Heartect-e architecture, the Japanese brand says the eVitara will offer class-leading cabin space thanks to its generous 2700mm wheelbase and clever battery packaging.
Two batteries will be available in Europe next year: a 49kWh power pack paired with a 106kW/189Nm electric motor and a larger 61kWh unit sustaining a more powerful 135kW/189Nm motor, a combination supposedly good for up to 402km on a single charge.
The flagship eVitara combines the biggest battery – and its 150kW fast-charging capabilities – with a 128kW front motor and a small 48kW rear motor for combined outputs of 135kW/300Nm.
Boosting its capability off-road, the dual-motor eVitara gets Suzuki’s AllGrip-e technology that adds a Trail driving mode, using the brakes to mimic a mechanical differential to reduce slip.
Headline equipment on the eVitara includes a 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a two-spoke multi-function steering wheel, wireless phone charging, wireless smartphone mirroring and a rotary gear selector.
When it comes to luggage carrying capacity, early reports indicate the eVitara will have a relatively small 306-litre boot.
Despite no concrete plans to offer the model Down Under, Suzuki Australia has already reportedly expressed an interest in bringing it here with some suggesting it has already been green-lit and could enter dealerships in 2026.
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