Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off e‑Vitara production at Hansalpur, with the first batch shipping this month via Pipavav port to markets including the UK, Germany, Norway, France and the Netherlands, while India sales are planned for the first quarter of 2026.
• The e‑Vitara is set to offer two LFP battery options of about 49 kWh and 61 kWh, with the larger pack claimed to exceed 500 km of range, plus features such as Level 2 ADAS, a 10.25‑inch infotainment screen and a 10.1‑inch digital driver display.
• Maruti released a teaser showing three‑dimensional LED tail lamps for an upcoming midsize SUV expected to be unveiled on September 3, which reports suggest could be sold via Arena showrooms and positioned between the Brezza and Grand Vitara with petrol, CNG and hybrid powertrains.
• Maruti has begun domestic production of lithium‑ion cells and electrodes at the Hansalpur complex and, through the TDS Lithium‑Ion Battery joint venture with Toshiba and Denso, is pushing localization while targeting 8,000 service outlets nationwide by FY31.
• Broader plans outlined in recent reports include three upcoming SUVs for 2025–26, among them the e‑Vitara and a 2026 Fronx facelift expected to introduce Maruti’s self‑developed series‑hybrid system with a claimed fuel efficiency target above 35 km/l.