Maruti Suzuki is doubling down on SUVs in 2025, and they’re not wasting time. The carmaker has two fresh launches lined up over the next few months, both aimed at different slices of the Indian market.
First up is the e Vitara, Maruti’s first proper electric vehicle. It’s been a long time coming. The company originally planned to launch an EV back in 2020, but delays pushed it out to 2026. Better late than never, I suppose.
e Vitara: Maruti’s Electric Bet
The e Vitara isn’t some retrofitted petrol car with a battery shoved under the floor. Maruti built this one from scratch on a dedicated EV platform, which means they could play with the proportions. It measures 4,275 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,640 mm tall. That’s actually 70 mm shorter than the Grand Vitara. But here’s the interesting bit: the wheelbase stretches to 2,700 mm, a full 100 mm longer than the Grand Vitara. More room inside, tighter footprint outside.
Two battery options will be available. The base setup pairs a 49 kWh LFP pack with a 142 hp motor. Step up and you get a 61 kWh pack with 172 hp. Both send power to the front wheels only. Maruti claims up to 543 km of range on a single charge. Take that number with a pinch of salt until real world tests come in.
| Specification | e Vitara Base | e Vitara Top |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh LFP | 61 kWh LFP |
| Power Output | 142 hp | 172 hp |
| Torque | 192.5 Nm | 192.5 Nm |
| Claimed Range | Up to 543 km | Up to 543 km |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
Features look solid. Eighteen inch alloys, dual 10 inch plus screens for instruments and infotainment, 10 way power adjustable driver seat with ventilation, and a rear bench that splits 40:20:40 and slides. Level 2 ADAS and seven airbags round out the safety kit.
Brezza Facelift Coming Mid Year
A few months after the e Vitara drops, Maruti will refresh the Brezza. Expect this around May or June. Changes should include updated lighting front and rear, tweaked bumpers, new 16 inch wheels, a 10.25 inch digital cluster, a 10 inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, and Level 2 ADAS. The CNG variant might finally get an underbody tank, which would free up boot space.
The Brezza has been a steady seller for Maruti, so this refresh is more about keeping it competitive than fixing what’s broken.
Which One Will Sell More?
No contest. The Brezza facelift will outsell the e Vitara by a wide margin, at least in the first year. EVs are still a tiny sliver of the Indian market, and Maruti’s customers skew conservative. They want proven tech, low running costs, and wide service networks. The Brezza ticks all those boxes.
The e Vitara is a statement product. It shows Maruti can build an EV, and it gives early adopters something to look at. But mass adoption? That’s years away. Charging infrastructure is still patchy outside major cities, and even a 543 km range makes people nervous.
If I had to guess, the Brezza could move 10,000 to 12,000 units a month once the refresh settles in. The e Vitara might start around 1,500 to 2,000 units monthly, climbing slowly if pricing is aggressive.
Is the e Vitara Worth Booking First?
Only if you’re genuinely ready for an EV. If you have home charging, mostly city driving, and you want something different, go for it. But if you’re stretching your budget or banking on resale value five years down the line, the Brezza is the safer call. It’ll hold value better, cost less to insure, and you won’t lose sleep hunting for chargers on a long weekend trip.
Maruti needs both these launches to work. They’ve lost ground to Hyundai and Tata in recent years, and SUVs are where the fight is happening. The e Vitara shows ambition. The Brezza refresh shows pragmatism. Together, they might just help Maruti claw back some share.
Monojit Paul is the founder and editor of techautohub.com. He covers India’s automotive industry, focusing on new launches, cars, bikes, and market trends.
