Suzuki unveils e vitara
Suzuki said the e VITARA can travel up to 475 kilometers on a full charge, based on homologation data submitted to the Department of Energy.
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Daily TribuneSuzuki said the e VITARA can travel up to 475 kilometers on a full charge, based on homologation data submitted to the Department of Energy.
STUDIO lighting highlights the all-new Suzuki e VITARA’s ‘Metal Beast’ design, three-point matrix LED lamps and electric crossover stance.
PHOTOGRAPH courtesy of Suzuki
Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) has unveiled the all-new e VITARA at the Philippine International Motor Show, giving the brand its first fully production-ready global electric vehicle.
The e VITARA will be sold nationwide soon with a starting price of P2,020,000. Suzuki said the final color lineup and full local specifications will be announced later.
The launch gives Suzuki a new entry in the local electric vehicle market, where buyers still weigh price, range, charging access and long-term use before making the switch from gasoline-powered models.
Norihide Takei, director and general manager for Suzuki Philippines’ automobile division, led the reveal and said the e VITARA opens a new chapter for the brand in the country.
“Today, we take a monumental leap forward into a bold new chapter,” Takei said during the launch. “The All-New e VITARA reflects Suzuki’s commitment to delivering advanced mobility solutions that inspire confidence, excitement and practicality for today’s generation of drivers.”
The e VITARA carries Suzuki’s “Metal Beast” design theme. It gets sharp body lines, a coupe-like roofline and a roof design shaped to improve airflow. The front end features three-point matrix LED lamps, while the rear has a sculpted look that gives the electric crossover a wider stance.
Inside, Suzuki gave the e VITARA a digital cockpit with a dual display layout, a floating center console and a rotary shift knob. It also has a two-spoke polygonal steering wheel, soft-touch cabin materials, multicolor ambient lighting and three-tone leatherette bucket seats.
The driver gets a 10-way power-adjustable seat, while the front seats come with ventilation. Rear passengers get a 40:20:40 split-folding seat with sliding and reclining functions, which gives the cabin more flexibility for cargo and longer trips.
The e VITARA runs on Suzuki’s new HEARTECT-e platform, which was developed for electric vehicles. Suzuki said the platform focuses on body rigidity, cabin space and high-voltage battery protection.
Power comes from an electric axle that produces 174 PS and 93 Nm of torque. It draws energy from a 61-kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery pack with liquid cooling, voltage monitoring and safeguards against overheating and short circuits.
Suzuki said the e VITARA can travel up to 475 kilometers on a full charge, based on homologation data submitted to the Department of Energy. That figure puts the model in a range bracket that can handle daily drives and longer provincial runs, at least on paper.
The company also cited results from economy trials done with the Automobile Association Philippines. The e VITARA posted a fuel-equivalent consumption rating of 87.22 kilometers per liter gasoline equivalent, or 9.8 kilometers per kilowatt-hour.
The electric crossover also comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Its audio system uses an Infinity setup with six speakers and a subwoofer. A digital signal processor inside the amplifier handles sound tuning.
Safety features include Suzuki Safety Support, seven airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake with brake hold and Dual Sensing Brake Sensor II.
The e VITARA now gives Suzuki a proper EV showroom piece, not just a future promise. The harder part comes next, when buyers ask how it fits into daily use, charging habits and the real cost of ownership.
