AUTOMOBILE
The e VITARA Combines Suzuki SUV Toughness with EV Sophistication
from Belgium
At a press event in Milan in November 2024, Suzuki held the global unveiling of the e VITARA, Suzuki’s all-new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). Suzuki outlined new carbon neutrality initiatives and emphasised how the new model embodies the excellence in 4WD in SUV DNA that has been passed along for half a century tracing back to the Jimny in 1970. Then, from 10th to 19th January 2025 at the Brussels Motor Show, the public got its first chance to get an in person look at the new e VITARA. The 101st edition of the storied Brussels Motor Show attracted over 1000 journalists from 35 counties and 307,000 visitors and was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the uniqueness of the Suzuki brand.
Suzuki’s goal has always been to bring excitement and fun to our customers’ lives. With the development of the e VITARA we are carrying on this proud SUV tradition. The highlight of the show was the introduction of 3 features that combine advanced EV technology and SUV power to give the new model its character of “high tech” and “adventure”. These features are: 1) The eAxle is a compact integrated mechatronic device that gives superior system efficiency while providing a crisp acceleration from a standstill and sharp acceleration during overtaking. It offers three modes for varied performance needs. 2) The ALLGRIP-e 4WD system with two motors precisely controls power distribution between the front and rear wheels to maximise tyre grip and stability on all kinds of road surfaces. TRAIL mode is available which applies quick limited slip differential (brake LSD) for a smooth exit from slippery areas of the road. 3) The lightweight HEARTECT-e platform uses almost twice as much high-tensile material as the original HEARTECT platform. This ensures strength while minimising weight and provides overvoltage protection while also allowing for a more spacious cabin.
The media and visitors to the show could see how the e VITARA combines Suzuki’s traditional SUV style to set it apart from other EVs. By keeping our focus on the joy our customers feel when driving, Suzuki is bringing an electric SUV to life. Production of e VITARA will begin in spring 2025 in India and we are looking forward to bringing this car to the market soon.
