Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch the e Vitara which is likely to be its most significant product till now in this decade. The first electric vehicle (EV) from the Indo-Japanese carmaker, the e Vitara started creating ripples ever since it made its global debut at EICMA in November last year followed up by its India debut at Auto Expo 2025.
The company recently shared a block your date invite with the media for 3 September 2025 which was presumed to be the eVitara. However, there could be a major change ahead of the launch. Maruti could launch the e Escudo on this date instead. Confused? Well, it seems Maruti has renamed the eVitara as eEscudo ahead of its launch.
Originally displayed as the eVX concept a few years ago, the e Vitara has been renamed as e Escudo. The latest spy images suggest the same. A test mule of the electric SUV was spotted outside Maruti’s facility in Gurgaon which carried the new “eEscudo” nameplate at the rear with the ‘e’ painted in blue. The prototype looks production-ready.
Maruti e Escudo: Expected Design
Embodying Suzuki’s new “High-Tech & Adventure” design philosophy, the renamed eVitara sports distinctive Y-shaped LED DRLs integrated into the headlamp cluster, extended LED tail lamps, and a bold front bumper housing neatly positioned fog lamps. Side profile is dominated by squared wheel arches with black plastic claddings and sharp creases.
The rear door handles are subtly integrated into the C-pillar for a clean look. Completing the design are 18-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels. At the rear, the tailgate features a silver-accented Suzuki emblem and an “e Vitara” badge.
Maruti e Escudo: Expected Interiors & Features
Inside the cabin, the e-Vitara comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system seamlessly integrated with a 10.1-inch fully digital instrument cluster. Enhancing comfort, it features front ventilated seats and a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. Significantly, the e-Vitara marks a first for Maruti Suzuki in India by offering Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
On the safety front, the SUV offers a comprehensive package that includes up to seven airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and a host of advanced driver assistance features.
Maruti e Escudo: Powertrain specs
The e Vitara is underpinned by the newly developed Heartect-e platform, co-engineered with Toyota. It features an integrated eAxle that combines the electric motor and inverter, powered by lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries. Engineered for responsive performance, the setup ensures brisk acceleration from a standstill and effortless overtaking at varying speeds.
Maruti Suzuki will offer the e Vitara with two battery options: 49 kWh and 61 kWh. The former is available exclusively with a 2WD setup and produces 142 bhp and 189 Nm of torque. The latter comes in two configurations: a single-motor 2WD delivering 172 bhp and 189 Nm, and a dual-motor AWD variant —positioned at the top of the range — offering 181 bhp and 300 Nm of torque.
