Maruti Suzuki has revealed its all-new EV concept – the eVX Baleno-based electric SUV which is built on a born-electric platform. At the 2023 AutoExpo being held in Noida, the carmaker showcased its all-electric mid-sized SUV for the Indian market.
- built from the ground up as a born EV; gets a dedicated EV platform
- powered by a 60-kWh battery
- Expected driving range of 550km
- 4.3m long, 1.8m wide, 1.6m tall
The eSUV concept, designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation in Japan, offers futuristic SUV design elements alongwith high seating.
Concept eVX: Specifications
The eVX electric SUV measures 4.3 meters in length while it is 1.8 meters in width and 1.6 meters tall. According to Maruti, the eVX’s 60 kWh battery pack will make the SUV go up to a distance of 550km.
As of now, much information hasn’t been released by the company. Although we can see that the eSUV sits well above the ground suggesting that it has ample ground clearance.
Concept eVX: Design
In terms of design, the eVX is a departure from the brand’s design language for the Brezza & Grand Vitara. The company has showcased a completely new design language for its electric SUV which appears butch, sharp, and muscular.
Suzuki’s BEV gets an aggressive front look with V-shaped split LED DRLs and headlamps along with a closed-off front grille. The flat bonnet extends forward to form a sharp nose with a fairly tall and upright front portion. The car sports prominent, muscular, and flared wheel arches that are laden with chunky body cladding on all sides. Both the front and rear bumpers fashion a silver skid plate providing the eSUV with a rugged appeal.
At the back, an LED light bar running across the width of the SUV’s tailgate grabs your attention. The split LED taillight units are positioned at both ends of the light bar. Overall, the eVX comes off as an attractive-looking package designed to be liked by the majority of people.
Suzuki has designed the eVX to look like a coupe-SUV with a sloping roofline and steep, raked rear windshield. For added aerodynamics, the SUV gets aero-styled wheels & also features a roof-mounted spoiler at the rear.
Suzuki has designed the eVX to deliver high levels of aerodynamic efficiency by lowering the drag coefficient.
Concept eVX: Other Highlights
The EV architecture that the eVX comes built on will also power a range of EVs in the future. Toyota will also be a part of the development of this platform and electric cars for both manufacturers.
We expect the company to manufacture the eSUV in the country while also selling it in foreign markets.
https://www.motoroids.com/news/maruti-to-unveil-2-new-suvs-e-concept/: Maruti Suzuki eVX electric SUV Concept UnveiledOfficial Statement
Commenting on the global premiere of Concept Electric SUV eVX, Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, said, “Today, I have an exciting announcement. I am delighted to unveil the Concept eVX, our first global strategic EV. We plan to bring it to market by 2025. At the Suzuki Group, addressing global warming is a priority. We are promoting a range of global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by our business. One key measure is reducing CO2 emitted by using our products. Here in India, as announced in March last year, we will invest 100 billion rupees in the production of BEVs and their batteries.”
Under its project ‘ImagineXt’, the company will focus on producing greener cars with an aim of sustainability. The concept eVX is a part of Suzuki’s vision for the future of developing EVs to contribute to the company’s mission of sustainability in India and around the world.