Ushering within the Japanese agency’s emissions-free future, Suzuki has unveiled the e Vitara, its first-ever mass-production electrical car…
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The Suzuki e Vitara relies on the eVX idea which was first revealed final 12 months on the Auto Expo in India. Underpinned by the agency’s HEARTECT-e structure, a brand new platform particularly developed for EV fashions, the e Vitara measures 4 275 mm lengthy, 1 800 mm extensive, 1 635 mm tall, and has a 2 700 mm wheelbase. Additionally value mentioning is the e Vitara’s 5.2-metre turning radius and 180 mm of floor clearance. Along with eVX concept-inspired curves and particulars, the e Vitara additionally contains a sloping roofline, modern LED taillamps and black lower-body cladding.
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The e Vitara will be had with a selection of 49 or 61 kWh lithium ion-phosphate battery packs. Each are supplied on the FWD mannequin, with outputs of 106 kW and 128 kW, respectively, and torque set at 189 N.m. The AWD mannequin options AllGrip-e, which builds upon Suzuki’s proprietary four-wheel drive system by incorporating two unbiased eAxles, entrance and rear. These combine the motor and inverter, together with a lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack, as a part of a setup that develops 135 kW and 300 N.m. The system additionally comes with a Path Mode that works by making use of the brakes to the spinning wheels in low-traction circumstances and distributing torque to the other wheel through a limited-slip differential.
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Inside, the e Vitara contains a pair of digital shows on the dashboard, one for the instrument cluster and the opposite accommodating the touchscreen infotainment system. Two-tone leather-based upholstery, a two-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel, LED ambient lighting, and metal-effect accents on the door panels and aircon vents add some visible verve to the cabin.
Discover the complete function within the February problem of CAR Journal.