Overview
- Official teasers confirm the India-spec Urban Cruiser EV debut on January 19, closely related to Maruti’s e Vitara under a badge-engineering plan.
- The model is expected with two LFP battery packs of about 48.8 kWh and 61.1 kWh, a single front motor rated roughly 142–174 hp, and claimed ranges up to about 500–543 km depending on test cycle.
- Interior and safety equipment are expected to mirror the e Vitara with dual digital displays (around 10.25-inch infotainment and 10.1-inch cluster), Level 2 ADAS, multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera and ventilated front seats.
- Production for India and exports is slated at Suzuki’s Gujarat facility on the shared Heartect‑e platform, leveraging Toyota–Suzuki component commonality.
- Pricing will be revealed at launch, with industry estimates around Rs 20–25 lakh ex-showroom, positioning it against the Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and the Maruti e Vitara.