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Made-in-India Suzuki e Vitara Electric SUV to Launch in Japan on January 16, 2026
Suzuki Motor Corporation will begin sales of its first global battery electric vehicle, the e Vitara, in Japan from January 16, 2026. The model was earlier showcased in Europe and India, and production has already started in India for exports.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Sep 18, 2025, 08:12 AM IST
Made-in-India Suzuki e Vitara Electric SUV to Launch in Japan on January 16, 2026
Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it will introduce the e Vitara, its first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), in Japan on January 16, 2026. The SUV was first unveiled in Milan in November 2024 and later displayed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in India in January 2025.
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Suzuki e Vitara: Design and Platform
The e Vitara has been developed on a new skateboard platform, codenamed 40PL, which Suzuki co-developed with Toyota. The SUV measures 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width and 1,640mm in height. It features a boxy silhouette with 18-inch wheels, tri-slash LED lighting at both ends and a front-fender mounted charging port. The model offers 10 exterior colours, including four dual-tone options.
Suzuki e Vitara: Powertrain and Battery Options
The e Vitara will come with two battery options: 49 kWh and 61 kWh and three power versions: 144 bhp, 171 bhp and 181 bhp. The 144 bhp and 171 bhp models will offer 189 Nm of torque and run on two-wheel drive. The 181 bhp version will include four-wheel drive, with an extra rear electric motor producing about 64 bhp.
Suzuki e Vitara: Features
The electric SUV comes equipped with an electric 4WD system called ALLGRIP-e, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Suzuki has also introduced a new dedicated BEV platform named HEARTECT-e for the model.
Exports from India
Production of the e Vitara has already commenced in India. On August 26, 2025, Maruti Suzuki flagged off the first export consignment from Gujarat. Around 2,900 units have been shipped to 12 European markets, including the UK, Germany, France, Sweden and Norway. The model will eventually be exported to more than 100 countries.
Suzuki e VitaraIndia Launch Timeline
The e Vitara is also expected to be launched in the Indian market by late 2025 or early 2026.
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