Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Undergoes Internal Crash Test; Bharat NCAP Next?

A series of crash test images featuring the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara have surfaced online, suggesting that the automaker is gearing up to assess the safety and performance of its electric vehicle before it hits the market.  These images appear to be from internal crash tests conducted by Maruti Suzuki, rather than external evaluations from agencies like Bharat NCAP, Global NCAP, or Euro NCAP. After facing criticism over some of its models' underwhelming safety ratings in global crash tests, the Indian division of the Japanese automaker seems to have focused on enhancing the safety features of its cars.

Notably, the new-generation Dzire was the first Maruti Suzuki vehicle to secure a perfect 5-star rating in Global NCAP tests. With the e Vitara, Maruti Suzuki seems to be rigorously testing the EV's safety across multiple parameters, likely in preparation for evaluation by external crash-test agencies. Here’s a closer look at some key specifications of Maruti Suzuki's first-ever EV.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Features

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara boasts a comprehensive suite of features, including a 360-degree camera, seven airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, ABS with EBD, and front and rear parking sensors. Beyond these, the e Vitara steps up with a Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), with functions like lane departure prevention, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

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On the comfort and convenience front, the electric SUV comes equipped with dual-integrated screens, two-spoke steering, ventilated seats, automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and wireless charging.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Powertrain

The Suzuki e Vitara is set to offer two battery options in India: a 49kWh and a 61kWh. The 49kWh battery configuration is paired solely with a two-wheel-drive system. In contrast, the 61kWh battery offers greater versatility, providing customers with the choice of either a single-motor, two-wheel-drive setup or a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration.  The 49kWh model produces 142bhp and 189Nm, while the 61kWh single-motor version boosts performance with 172bhp and the same 189Nm torque.

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For those seeking a more powerful option, the AWD configuration steps up with 181bhp and  300Nm of torque. The EV will have a range of over 500 kilometres on a single charge.

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