Japan’s Suzuki has lastly unveiled its first all-electric car. On Monday, Suzuki launched the e Vitara in Europe, a worldwide electrical SUV that can quickly be part of Toyota’s lineup.
Toyota and Suzuki are teaming as much as preserve tempo because the business shifts to electrical. The 2 expanded their alliance final month, asserting plans for Suzuki to provide Toyota with a brand new international electrical SUV.
The brand new SUV is designed “completely as a BEV,” based mostly on a brand new platform co-developed by Suzuki, Toyota, and Daihatsu Motor.
After revealing the e Vitara on Monday, Suzuki gave us a greater have a look at what to anticipate. Suzuki’s new EV relies on the eVX Idea, showcased on the Auto Expo in India final January.
Based mostly on the “Emotional Versatile Cruiser” idea, Suzuki stated the electrical SUV’s design “combines a way of superior know-how and power.” The EV is powered by a brand new devoted “HEARTECT-e” platform and powertrain for a nimble and sharp driving expertise.
Suzuki’s new powertrain homes the eAxle (with electrical motor and inverter) and lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Suzuki unveils electrical SUV that can be part of Toyota’s lineup
The platform, designed explicitly for EVs, supplies a spacious inside for passengers. Suzuki’s electrical SUV additionally options an AWD “ALLGRIP-e” system for off-road capabilities and added efficiency.
Suzuki’s president, Toshihiro Suzuki, stated the corporate will “proceed to broaden our BEV line-up and suggest mobility options tailor-made to the wants of particular international locations and areas.”
At 4,275 mm lengthy, 1,800 mm broad, and 1,635 mm tall, with a wheelbase of two,700 mm, the e Vitara is in regards to the dimension of Kia’s new EV3 (4,300 mm lengthy, 1,850 mm broad, and 1,560 mm tall, with a wheelbase of two,680 mm).
Though the official driving vary has but to be launched, the electrical SUV shall be accessible in 49 and 61 kWh battery choices. Suzuki stated final January the idea would supply as much as 342 miles (550 km) driving vary.
Suzuki will start constructing the brand new electrical SUV at its Gujarat plant in India in Spring 2025, the place it’ll additionally provide Toyota. Gross sales will begin in Europe, India, and Japan round Summer time 2025.
