Maruti eVitara Launch details: expected price, battery options, range, performance, features, safety and rivals in India. Know what to expect from Maruti’s global electric SUV.
Maruti eVitara Launch December 2 nd 2017: What To Expect?
Maruti eVitara, being a genuinely global product, will be shipped to over 100 countries such as the European countries with which Maruti has been establishing partnerships. The SUV has already been launched in some of the international markets like the UK and Japan. Maruti eVitara is being produced in Hansalpur, Gujarat plant of the company. Until its introduction in India, we shall examine the main features and specs which Maruti eVitara is likely to possess.
Performance, Battery Capacity and Driving Range
Performance, battery, range Like in the foreign markets, evitara in India will likely receive an option of battery packs of 49 kwh and 61 kwh. Both models will feature FWD, but the bigger battery one will be available with an option of AWD (AllGrip-e). Dual electric motors will be fitted in the AWD eVitara. In India, the eVitara will be provided with FWD during launch. It is anticipated that AWD shall be launched in India at a later time.
Power output of eVitara is 144 hp and 174 hp with the 49 kWh FWD and the 61 kWh FWD variant respectively. The most powerful is the 61 kWh two-motor AWD with its power output of 184 hp. The 61 kWh FWD variant is the best in terms of range with 428 km (WLTP). The 49 kWh FWD model in the entry-level has a range of 344 km, and the AWD model has a range of 394 km in a full charge.
In the case of the Maruti eVitara, the users can rely on the smooth, comfortable and reliable rides both on the city roads and highways. In the global market, the eVitara 61kWh FWD would achieve a range of 0100km/h within 8.7 seconds. This is suitable to daily needs, yet not an exciting acceleration reaction as would have been expected of an electric SUV. The AWD model is also much more aggressive in performance than the FWD models, as 0-100 km/h is reachable in 7.4 seconds.
Features, Interior Technology and Safety
Main functions, safety The evitara comes with a wide variety of higher quality features. The major highlights are that it has some of the largest 19-inch alloy wheels, glass roof, Infinity by Harman premium audio system, 360-degree view camera, 10-way power adjustable driver seat and wireless phone charger. Other features of Suzuki eVitara are rear privacy glass, rear view camera, two screens (10.25-inch instrument display and 10.1-inch infotainment), keyless entry, start, and semi-synthetic leather seats. There are various connectivity capabilities that can be accessed through Suzuki connect platform. It has a 4-star rating of Euro NCAP crash tests which is fairly strong. The safety kit consists of ESP, hill hold control and hill descent control, 7 airbags and tyre pressure monitoring. The eVitara has a wide variety of ADAS features.
Spacious Cabin and Practical Family SUV Appeal
Family-oriented electric SUV Like other Maruti vehicles, the eVitara is created to meet the requirements of the biggest number of users. The cabin is very spacious with the tall passengers at the back feeling somewhat restricted. Nonetheless, back seaters will have access to sliding seats and reclining backrests. This also assists in customising the available boot space (between 238 litres as well as 306 litres as maximum). The version of India-spec is projected to receive more usable boot-space, since its pattern will be different on the storage and under-floor tray.
Expected Price in India and Competition
Price, Maruti would be able to introduce the eVitara at the initial cost of about 20 lakh rupees. The FWD with 61 kWh may have a cost of approximately Rs 25 lakh. The competitors that will be assumed by Maruti e Vita will include Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6, Tata Currv Electric, and MG Zs Electric and other forthcoming Tata Sierra Electric.
