At the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida today, Suzuki Motors unveiled its concept of electric SUV- ‘eVX’. The vehicle will hit the market by 2025.
“Today, I have an exciting announcement. I am delighted to unveil the Concept eVX, our first global strategic EV. We plan to bring it to market by 2025.” said the President, Toshihiro Suzuki.
The company is planning to launch the eVX in order to regain its lost market share in India, President Toshihiro Suzuki told reporters on Wednesday.
The eVX is a mid-size electric SUV concept developed and designed by Suzuki Motor Corporation, offering futuristic SUV design elements with an upright posture and commanding high seating. The vehicle will be powered by 60 kWh battery offering upto 550 km of driving range.
President, Toshihiro Suzuki on Wednesday said “At the Suzuki Group, addressing global warming is a priority. We are promoting a range of global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by our business. One key measure is reducing CO2 emissions by using our products. Here in India, as announced in March last year, we will invest 100 billion rupees in the production of BEVs and their batteries.”
Adding to this, Managing Director & CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “For over four decades, Maruti Suzuki has been spreading the joy of mobility in India and fulfilling the aspirations of millions of Indian families. Along with our parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation, we remain highly optimistic and committed to the long-term growth story of India. With specific emphasis on Atma Nirbhar Bharat, we have committed ourselves to bring new products, technologies, investments, and set up new facilities in India.”
“We believe in exploring a full spectrum of technologies like hybrids, CNG, bio-CNG, ethanol, and electric to support the Government of India’s twin objectives of reducing the oil import bill and reaching Carbon Net Zero by 2070. Our approach to electric vehicles is holistic in terms of scale and localization. The Concept eVX is Suzuki’s first global strategic electric vehicle, and I am excited that it debuts here in India. It brings exciting urban SUV styling through its sharp design language, and as a battery electric vehicle, it purposefully reinforces our commitment to environmental friendliness and sustainability.”
The company announced all this in the Auto Expo which was supposed to be held in 2022 but was postponed to this year due to covid-19. Apart from the concept eVX, Maruti is showcasing 15 vehicles at the expo, including the Grand Vitara, XL6, Ciaz, Ertiga, Brezza, WagonR Flex Fuel, Baleno, and Swift, among others.
