Suzuki is presenting its first electric car, the e Vitara SUV.
It is 100mm longer than the combustion-powered Vitara.
There will be a choice of two battery packs.
The standard car comes with a 49kWh unit with a front-mounted electric motor making 142bhp and 189Nm of torque.
There is also a larger 61kWh battery pack found on the mid-spec and flagship model that comes with an electric motor generating 172bhp, reports a press release.
Toshihiro Suzuki, president of Suzuki, said: “The e Vitara is our first BEV, developed through repeated trial and error to create an easy-to-use BEV for our customers. In order to realise a carbon-neutral society, we will provide a variety of options, including BEVs, hybrid vehicles, and internal-combustion vehicles, tailored to specific regions. Introduction of the new e Vitara represents a significant milestone in achieving carbon neutrality.”
Prices have not been revealed, but are speculated to be around €30-35,000.
Production will begin in mid-2025, and it will first launch in the UK and Europe.
