Earlier, it was reported that Maruti is working on a new low-cost electric car. It was also reported that the model might be launched in international markets first, and later in India. Now, the spyshots of the same car have been spotted, hinting that its launch might be just around the corner. Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.
New Maruti EV Spotted Testing:
Last year, at the Japan Auto Expo, Suzuki showcased its new Vision e-Sky electric kei car. The model is expected to go on sale in Europe’s auto market by 2027. Now, ahead of its launch, this new Suzuki has been spotted testing in its production version. The spyshots show the model boasting a compact, tall-boy-like silhouette, like the WagonR.
While the test mule was wearing heavy camouflage, some things were still noticeable, like projector headlamps, sport alloys, ADAS, and new ORVM styling with integrated turn signals. At the rear, we can spot the C-shaped taillamps with LED lighting elements, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a rear wiper. With its compact dimensions, this new car is expected to be Suzuki’s new everyday EV. Overall, the test mule bears several similarities to the concept car.
Dimension-wise, the concept measured 3,395 mm in length, and the spyshots suggest the e-Sky boasts similar length.
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What Else?
The spyshots do not reveal the interiors of the model. However, we can spot ADAS, which suggests it will boast several modern features. The list of features could include a dual-screen setup (for infotainment and instrumentation), 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, ADAS, multi-colour ambient lighting and more in its package.
The spotted test mule did not boast a sunroof, not even a single-pane unit. This suggests that the automaker might skip including it in the final production model.
The automaker has not revealed the battery specification of the model yet; however, it has confirmed that this EV will have a range of more than 270km. We expect this EV to be equipped with a battery pack of around 25-30kWh, paired with a single motor.
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India Launch
Maruti has already revealed a plan to launch 6 new EVs in India by 2031. The first one, eVitara, is already on sale, and a new 7-seater is in the works. Now, Maruti could possibly look to bring this micro EV to India to compete with the MG Comet, Tata Tiago, and upcoming Vinfast VF3.
If this EV comes to India, we might not see the exact version that will be on sale in Europe, but rather a tweaked version. This could mean it loses out on some modern features like ADAS and others to keep the final cost in check; however, it could retain the same battery pack as the international model. That said, we expect this new EV to be launched in India by the end of 2027. Pricing-wise, expect this new micro EV to be priced between Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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