Suzuki's Electric Vitara Spied Testing With German Plates

While it's not clear why the Japanese automaker camouflaged the B-segment crossover, there will be small differences between the 2025 Suzuki e Vitara for India and its European counterpart. Furthermore, it's also heading to Japan. Emphasis on heading because Maruti Suzuki of India has been tasked with production of the e Vitara.

The Gujarat plant is where Maruti Suzuki will assemble the zero-emission crossover, which is going to be joined by a mechanically similar model from fellow Japanese automaker Toyota. Spied both inside and out, the prototype shows black-painted alloy wheels, black duct tape on the steering wheel airbag cover, around the air vents, and – weirdly enough – on the top of the twin-display setup.

Said twin displays comprise a digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system. The bezels are ginormous, for certain, and the infotainment display shows touch controls for the HVAC system. A floating center console dressed in gloss-black plastic is on the menu, along with two cupholders and a rubbery drive selector.

The rear undercarriage suggests that we're dealing with a dual-motor specification of the e Vitara, whereas the wheels appear to be 19s mounted with summer tires. The 19-inch wheels are exclusive to the long-range battery, which offers 61 kilowatt-hours of energy. For the standard battery, that would be 49 kWh.

Both packs are FinDreams LFP batteries from BYD, with said batteries using blade cells. Based on a new platform developed in partnership with Japan's largest automaker, the e Vitara makes 106 kilowatts and 189 Newton-meters in front-drive, standard-range flavor. In other words, 142 mechanical horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque.

Upgrading to the 61-kWh pack ups maximum output to 128 kilowatts (172 horsepower) and similar peak torque with front-wheel drive. Step up to all-wheel drive, and you get another 48 kilowatt hours in the form of a rear-mounted electric drive unit. All told, the dual-motor e Vitara is listed with precisely 135 kW (181 hp) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) by Suzuki.

Models equipped with dual motors will be marketed as ALLGRIP-e. The rear drive unit adds a Trail mode with an LSD function, which should pay dividends both off the beaten path and on the road. On the other hand, off-road capability is limited by the 180-millimeter ground clearance, with 180 millimeters converting to nearly 7.1 inches.