Maruti e Vitara

Quick review of the Indian carmaker's first EV

Maruti e Vitara

Exterior design

- 18-inch alloy wheels on top trim

- LED headlights with Y-shaped DRLs

- Thick cladding all around the body

Maruti e Vitara

Interior features

- Central touchscreen (around 10-inch)

- Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

- Ventilated front seats

- Infinity-branded audio system

Maruti e Vitara

Seat comfort

- Well-padded and supportive

- Rear seats offer limited headroom for tall passengers

Maruti e Vitara

Boot space

- Limited room and it's shallow

- Full-size spare wheel hidden underneath

Maruti e Vitara

Powertrain

- 49kWh, 61kWh battery pack options

- Only FWD versions to be offered here

- Up to 543km ARAI-rated range

Maruti e Vitara

Ride and handling

- Firm suspension setup

- Feels unsettled at highway speeds

- Light steering is easy to manoeuvre at low speeds

 

Maruti e Vitara

Price expectations and rivals

- Rs 19 lakh to 24 lakh (ex-showroom)

- To go against Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6 and other midsize EVs

Maruti e Vitara review: The Maruti of EVs