Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to unveil its next SUV for the Indian market on September 3. Contrary to popular belief, this upcoming model is not the e Vitara.
Instead, it will be a brand-new 5-seater petrol-powered SUV — a pure ICE (internal combustion engine) offering with no electric or hybrid variant, at least initially.
Two SUVs Coming This Financial Year
During the Q4 FY25 results press conference, Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava confirmed that the company will launch two new SUVs in India during FY26.
One of these is the e Vitara, which is set to arrive later this year, but the SUV launching in September will be a different model entirely.
e Vitara: What We Know So Far
Although the SUV launching in September is not the e Vitara, a lot is already known about the e Vitara itself — Maruti’s upcoming electric SUV aimed at competing in the fast-growing EV space.
The e Vitara will go up against rivals such as the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv.ev, MG ZS EV, MG Windsor, and Mahindra BE.6.
e Vitara Dimensions
Length: 4,275mm
Wheelbase: 2,700mm
Height: 1,640mm
Width: 1,800mm
Powertrain and Battery Options
The e Vitara features a 3-in-1 powertrain that combines the motor, inverter, and transmission into a single unit. Two battery variants will be offered, each paired with a unique drivetrain:
49kWh Battery (FWD)
Power: 144hp
Torque: 189Nm
Motor Placement: Front
61kWh Battery (FWD)
Power: 174hp
Torque: 189Nm
Motor Placement: Front
For buyers looking for higher performance, the 61kWh variant will also offer an AWD (all-wheel-drive) option. This version adds a 65hp rear motor, bringing the total output to:
Combined Power: 184hp
Combined Torque: 300Nm
Expected Range: Over 500km (official figures not yet released)
Charging Support and Infrastructure
To support e Vitara buyers, Maruti Suzuki will:
Provide smart home chargers with installation support
Roll out fast-charging stations across India’s top 100 cities over the next 2–3 years
Set up charging points every 5–10km
Establish 1,500 EV-ready service centres in 1,000+ cities
Interior and Features
The e Vitara comes with a modern digital cockpit that includes:
A floating twin-deck console
A fixed-glass sunroof
Dual-tone soft-touch materials
Multi-colour ambient lighting
A 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
Wireless connectivity
Harman audio system
Comfort and Convenience
Ventilated front seats
10-way electrically adjustable driver seat
40:20:40 split rear seats with recline and slide features
Centre armrest with cupholder
Easy boot access for rear passengers
Build Quality and Safety
More than 50% of the body uses high-tensile steel
Reinforced with an advanced battery protection system
Safety Features Include:
7 airbags (including driver knee airbag)
Level 2 ADAS (with multiple autonomous functions)
Electronic parking brake
All-wheel disc brakes
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
e-Call emergency support system
