The Suzuki e Vitara marks the first global battery electric vehicle for the Japanese brand. Revealed in late 2024, this small SUV is scheduled for an Australian arrival in mid-2026. It utilises the newly developed Heartect-e platform, which was co-developed with Toyota and Daihatsu to maximize interior space and accommodate a dedicated electric drivetrain.
The local 2026 Suzuki e Vitara line-up will feature two main variants. The entry-level Motion uses a front-wheel-drive motor and a 49kWh battery, while the flagship Ultra gains a larger 61kWh battery and the Allgrip-e all-wheel-drive system. This dual-motor setup provides extra traction on loose surfaces, staying true to the heritage of the Vitara nameplate while transitioning to zero-emission power.
While known as the Suzuki e Vitara in most global markets, the model is manufactured in India and may carry the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara name in that region. It joins the traditional combustion-engine Vitara as the brand's primary small SUV offering in Australia. This shift signals a new era for Suzuki as it updates its local showroom with electrified technology.
The line-up currently starts at $47,990 for the E-Vitara Motion 49Kwh and ranges through to $56,990 for the range-topping E-Vitara Ultra 61Kwh Allgrip.
There are four main colour options in the Suzuki e Vitara range, white, silver, black, and green. Silver can be chosen with a two-tone black roof, while green is only offered in the two-tone scheme.
Standard features on the Suzuki e Vitara include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with auto high-beams, a synthetic leather steering wheel, two-tone fabric seats, a 10.1-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, single-zone climate control, interior ambient lighting and a 360-degree parking camera
The Suzuki e Vitara offers a more traditional interior layout than some of its rivals, with modest screens and familiar switchgear. The seats are clad in a cloth blend with side bolstering, and offer heating on the higher-grade Ultra variant.
There are two powertrain options in the Suzuki e Vitara range, including the base front-motor Motion grade, which produces 106kW/193Nm, and the top-spec Ultra dual-motor all-wheel drive which produces a combined 135kW/307Nm
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1635x1800x4275 mm |
Ground Clearance:
180 mm
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1635x1800x4275 mm |
Ground Clearance:
180 mm
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| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R18 | Front Rim: 7.0x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7.0x18 in
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R18 | Front Rim: 7.0x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7.0x18 in
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| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 750kg |
Braked Capacity to:
750kg
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 750kg |
Braked Capacity to:
750kg
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The Suzuki e Vitara is strictly a five-seat offering, with seats clad in a blend of materials.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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The Suzuki e Vitara has a 238-litre boot capacity in its default configuration but with the second row rolled forward on its rails, the boot can expand to 562L. It offers a small additional storage space under the floor, but there is no frunk.
The Suzuki e Vitara can sprint from 0-100km/h in 9.6 seconds for the 2WD Motion grade, or 7.4 seconds for the dual-motor AWD Ultra grade.
The e Vitara has a WLTP driving range of 344km for the base 2WD version which is equipped with a 49kWh battery, or 395km for the top-spec Ultra AWD which has a 61kWh battery.