Maruti Suzuki e Vitara First Drive Review: Can This Be India’s EV Game Changer? | autoX

Maruti Suzuki has finally entered the electric vehicle space with its first-ever EV for India – the e Vitara. Designed as a ground-up electric SUV and manufactured in India, the e Vitara marks a major moment not just for Maruti Suzuki, but for the Indian EV market as a whole. In this first drive review, Ishan takes the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara out on the road to find out how it drives, how practical it really is, and whether it has what it takes to become a mass-market EV success. From its Creta-sized footprint and unique interior layout to its real-world driving range, ride quality, and overall usability, we break down everything that matters. The e Vitara is offered with two battery options – a 49kWh and a larger 61kWh pack – and Maruti claims impressive range figures, while also backing the car with a rapidly expanding fast-charging network across India. But will pricing be the final piece of the puzzle? Watch the full video to find out if the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara should be on your shortlist as your next car. _________________________________________________________________ Presenter: Ishan Raghava Cinematographer: Sunil Chauhan Editor: autoX _________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autoxmag/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/autox/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/autox/ Website: https://www.autox.com/ _________________________________________________________________ #MarutiSuzuki #eVitara #MarutiEV #ElectricSUV #EVIndia #autoX 00:00 EV Adoption in India: The Reality 00:19 Maruti Suzuki’s First Electric Car 00:47 e Vitara Design & Road Presence 01:48 Size, Dimensions & Segment Positioning 02:11 Interior Layout, Quality & Space 02:53 Performance, Ride & Handling 03:48 Battery Options & Real-World Range 04:31 Charging Network & EV Infrastructure 05:39 Verdict: Is the e Vitara Worth Waiting For?