Overview
- Maruti’s three-row electric MPV, codenamed YMC, was seen testing on public roads Tuesday, with images showing EV telltales such as the lack of an exhaust and large aero-style wheels.
- Autocar India reports the model will share the e Vitara’s dedicated skateboard platform and its 49kWh and 61kWh LFP battery options to keep engineering and parts commonality high.
- The camouflaged mule shows an upright, boxy shape with a long rear quarter that points to a spacious three-row layout aimed at family buyers.
- Reports expect a strong safety suite with Level 2 driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking, plus multiple airbags.
- Coverage points to a production debut toward late 2026 with sales likely in 2027, along with a Toyota-badged sibling and export plans, as rivals such as the Kia Carens Clavis EV and Mahindra XEV 9S emerge.