The first electric car from Suzuki in Australia is due in showrooms next year, with prices estimated to start from less than $50,000.
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A small SUV aimed at the Kia EV3 and BYD Atto 3, the eVitara – stylised as 'e Vitara' – is not related to the petrol and mild-hybrid Vitara available in Australia, and instead sits on dedicated electric-car underpinnings.
It is available with Toyota badges – as the Urban Cruiser, built on the same production line in India – but this version is not confirmed for Australia.
Prices will be confirmed closer to the eVitara's Australian arrival, but if UK prices are a guide, it may start from about $42,500 to $45,000 drive-away for the cheapest 'standard range' version.
The top-of-the-range model – with a larger battery, additional features and all-wheel drive – may cost closer to $55,000 drive-away.
Similar in width and height, the eVitara is 100mm longer nose to tail than the petrol Vitara, but offers 200mm more between the front and rear wheels to boost interior space.
Examples sold in Europe use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry – as per BYD and certain Tesla models – in combination with front- or all-wheel drive.
Entry-level versions combine a 106kW/189Nm front electric motor with a 49kWh battery pack, for a driving range rating of 344km in European WLTP testing.
Optioning the 61kWh battery boosts outputs to 128kW/189Nm, and rated range to 430km under WLTP protocols – a match for the base-model $48,990 Kia EV3.
All-wheel drive versions use the 61kWh battery, but add a 48kW rear electric motor for 135kW/300Nm combined, and a 396km WLTP range rating. Also exclusive to the flagship model is a Trail mode for the traction control.
DC fast charging is quoted at up to 150kW, for a 15 to 70 per cent refill in "around" 30 minutes, according to UK media reports.
Available features include a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10.1-inch instrument display, climate control, a wireless phone charger, satellite navigation, a 360-degree camera, power-adjustable driver's seat, sunroof, and an Infinity premium stereo.
More details of the 2026 Suzuki eVitara for Australia are due closer to its local arrival in the first quarter of next year (January to March inclusive).
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Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Highly Commended - Young Writer of the Year 2024 (Under 30) Rising Star Journalist, 2024 Winner Scoop of The Year - 2024 Winner
