Suzuki Cars Malaysia has teased the upcoming local debut of the fully-electric Suzuki eVitara on its social media page, hinting at an official launch soon.
As Suzuki’s first global EV model, the eVitara was co-developed with Toyota, with the former partnership also resulting in the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The model is built on Suzuki’s new dedicated BEV platform, dubbed the “Heartect-e”, which provides a lightweight chassis and a spacious interior courtesy of short body overhangs.
Measuring 4,275 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,635 mm tall with a 2,700 mm wheelbase, the eVitara is 310 mm longer and 155 mm wider than the Jimny 5-door. The exterior design of the eVitara is driven by a “High-tech & adventure” theme, combining a rugged SUV aesthetic with a modern electric vehicle silhouette.
Globally, the crossover is available with three powertrain options. The entry-level version features a front-mounted traction motor producing 144 hp and 189 Nm of torque, paired with a 49 kWh battery pack.
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The mid-tier variant upgrades to a more powerful front motor generating 174 hp and 189 Nm, which is paired to a larger 61 kWh battery pack, enabling a range of 424 km (WLTP). Stepping up to the ALLGRIP-e 4WD variant adds a rear-mounted traction motor to deliver a combined output of 184 hp and 300 Nm. It features a unique “trail mode” that mimics a limited-slip differential for some mild off-roading.
Depending on the variant, the exterior rides on 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, a rugged horizontal dashboard layout frames an integrated display system, combining a 10.1-inch centre touchscreen alongside a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
Suzuki Cars Malaysia did not disclose any indicative pricing, but we can look to the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which launched in Malaysia priced at RM198,000, suggesting the Suzuki eVitara could be priced around a similar figure.
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