eVitara Will Be Maruti Suzuki's FASTEST Car: Details

The largest carmaker in India, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, is also soon going to join the EV party in the country with the launch of the e-Vitara. The first electric offering from the brand will be launched in the country next month. However, prior to its official launch, a few new key details about the e-Vitara have now emerged. As per the tests done on the internationally launched e-Vitara, it has been reported that this EV SUV is very quick, and when launched in India, it will become the fastest offering from Maruti Suzuki.

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara new details

As per the new reports, the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara will boast a 0–100 kmph time of 7.4 seconds, making it the quickest Maruti Suzuki vehicle. It has to be noted that this particular 0–100 kmph sprint time is for the 61 kWh battery pack variant, which will come with an AWD system. This variant makes 184 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. As for the range, the reported WLTP range of the e-Vitara will be around 412 km for the AWD variant.

In addition to this, the 61 kWh battery pack variant with the 2WD layout will be able to reach from 0–100 kmph in just 8.7 seconds. This variant will come equipped with a single electric motor offering a power of 174 bhp and 189 Nm of torque. The range claimed by this variant in the WLTP test was 428 km on a single charge.

Lastly, the 49 kWh battery pack, which will be offered with a 2WD layout and electric motor making 144 bhp and 189 Nm of torque, will be able to do a sprint of 0–100 kmph in just 9.6 seconds. The actual range on this variant, according to WLTP, will be around 346 km.

No 600 km range for e-Vitara

For those who may not be aware, when the e-Vitara was first showcased in India at the Bharat Mobility Global Auto, a few Maruti Suzuki officials stated that the vehicle would be able to provide a range of around 500–600 km. However, now with the WLTP range figures getting released, it can be noted this SUV’s maximum range will be 428 km, which is decent but not extremely impressive.

Currently, the only vehicles which provide a range of 500+ km on a single full charge are the Mahindra BE 6 and XUV 9E. Both of these SUVs, which are based on the INGLO platform, come offered with two battery pack options of 59 kWh and 79 kWh. As per the latest range test videos, there are people who have driven these SUVs over 500 km on a single full charge.

e-Vitara: other details

Apart from the above-mentioned details, a few more important highlights of this upcoming EV SUV have also been shared online. As per the reports, the e-Vitara will be launched in India in two trims, namely Select and Style. The lower Select trim will be offered with features such as connected screens, Suzuki Safety System Pro (ADAS), front and rear parking sensors and camera, along with a heated steering wheel.

Meanwhile, the Style trim will be offered with features such as a 10-way powered driver’s seat, partial leatherette upholstery, INFINITY by Harman 8-speaker sound system, and a panoramic sunroof, along with dual-tone exterior options. The Suzuki ADAS suite will include features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure prevention, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

e-Vitara vs BE 6 and Creta Electric

As for the e-Vitara rivals, the main rival will be the Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric. The Mahindra BE 6 comes with an electric motor capable of producing 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque, and its largest 79 kWh battery pack offers a range of 682 km, and 0–100 kmph happens in just 6.7 seconds.

Meanwhile, the Hyundai Creta Electric comes with an electric motor capable of generating 171 PS of power and 255 Nm of torque. It can do a sprint from 0–100 kmph in just 7.9 seconds and offers a range of 473 km.