2026 Suzuki e Vitara Review: Overpriced compared to Market Competition

Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed take a detailed look at the Suzuki e Vitara where they cover the opening special price of $56,990 for the first 100 units, while the front-wheel drive version starts at $46,990 driveaway in New South Wales. The e Vitara is powered by a 61 kWh BYD Blade battery with a projected range of 395 km, though real-world efficiency tested at 20.4 kWh per 100 km in city driving. Charging is rated at 11 kW AC and 70 kW DC, with V2L capability. The vehicle measures 4.275 metres in length and carries a four-star ANCAP rating from 2025, with 77 percent adult occupant protection. Built in India, the e Vitara features a rugged exterior, manual tailgate, 40/20/40 split folding rear seats, a glass moon roof on AWD variants, and a laggy infotainment system with a very low resolution reversing camera. Matrix LED headlights are a surprisingly high-tech inclusion. On the road, Tom and Joy note the firm suspension, loose steering, lack of one-pedal driving, noticeable road noise, and electric motor whine. They compare pricing and features against competitors such as the MG4, BYD Atto 3, and Zeekr X, questioning the value proposition of the e Vitara given its price premium over better-equipped alternatives | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia June 2026 2026 Suzuki e Vitara Review: Overpriced compared to Market Competition Ludicrous Feed BEV Comparison Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hwofpTF_v7YgxOsc32MnLBZG3a0xqNIR0MJPpX7bdt4/edit?usp=sharing ===== Financial Disclosure: - This vehicle was on loan from GM for the purposes of review, testing, and content creation With thanks to our sponsors: carloop - Australian EV Data & Ownership Trends https://carloop.com.au/ ===== 00:00 Introduction to Suzuki e Vitara 00:23 Pricing for AWD and FWD variants 00:47 Battery size, range, and charging specs 01:10 ANCAP safety rating (four stars) 01:57 Exterior design and rugged look 02:21 Built in India, Chinese BYD battery, no frunk 02:52 Door handles, tailgate, and rear wiper 03:36 Boot space and 40/20/40 split folding seats 04:48 Interior materials and cabin layout 05:39 Rear seat USB ports and floor flatness 06:22 Glass roof, piano black, and rear headroom issues 07:50 Front passenger area and storage 08:15 Wireless charger (top spec only), gear controls 08:55 Centre console and USB ports 09:43 Powered driver seat and manual controls 10:19 Low resolution reversing camera 11:29 High energy efficiency (20.4 kWh/100 km) 11:50 Matrix headlights (unexpected high tech feature) 12:29 Laggy infotainment system 13:38 Road noise and sound system quality 14:33 Driving feel, no one pedal driving, loose steering 16:07 Cabin noise at speed and motor whine 19:28 Summary: price is too high versus competitors ===== SUPPORT LUDICROUS FEED Use my referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get cash off and other exclusive benefits: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/referral/thomas7208 Become a Channel Member to access exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TWeqcaGYMobKoHiMtQNHQ/join PayPal: @teslatom or https://paypal.me/teslatom ===== Official Ludicrous Merch Store https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/ludicrousfeed/ EVSE Australia | Code TESLATOM 5% OFF sitewide https://evse.com.au/ Top BYD Accessories | Code LUDFEED 5% off sitewide https://www.topbyd.com/ Jowua Tesla Accessories | Code TESLATOM5 5% OFF sitewide https://www.jowua-life.com/ ===== ABOUT LUDICROUS FEED Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle. Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They have a Sigenergy home battery coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery (Omoda, Jaecoo), Deepal and GAC ===== CONTACT LUDICROUS FEED https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/link-in-bio/