From the second quarter 2026, the fan-favourite Vitara is turning electric with the arrival of the Suzuki e VITARA. Completely new from the ground up, it is Suzuki Global’s first full-electric vehicle.
Hot off the production line from the state-of-the-art plant in Gujarat, India, the e VITARA is already making its way to over 100 countries.
So, what can we expect? The e VITARA will come in two options — a 61 kWh two-wheel-drive with an estimated range of up to 430 km on a full charge (official WLTP combined cycle) and a 61 kWh ALLGRIP all-wheel-drive with a range up to 396 km.
End to end, the e VITARA looks equally impressive. It features a smooth bevelled body shape for aerodynamic efficiency and quiet driving, unique 18-inch black alloys in a five-spoke design, and a black front grille design which opens and shuts to assist the battery cooling efficiency.
Built on Suzuki’s HEARTECT-e platform, the e VITARA features advanced safety technology, such as autonomous emergency braking, rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, and parking sensors to name a few. The safety alert sound pedestrians hear as it approaches is of a jet taking off.
Inside, there is a future-forward design.
Tthere are heated front seats, heated steering wheel, wireless charging, and customisable ambient lighting on the front door panels and centre console. Its smart climate control heat pump system recycles heat efficiently to warm the cabin while conserving the battery for driving range.
“We’re really looking forward to the arrival of the e VITARA and there’s no doubt this outstanding new SUV will appeal to New Zealanders and their sense of adventure.” says Aaron Wales, National Sales Manager of Suzuki New Zealand.”
Final specification is yet to be confirmed for the New Zealand market. To find out more about this exceptional new EV, keep an eye out on facebook.com/SuzukiNZ or watch Suzuki Global’s video playlist.
