Suzuki e-Vitara conquers Japan’s car awards, the electric compact SUV named Car of the Year
Suzuki’s first global electric compact SUV, the e Vitara, captured both jury and public attention in Japan and returned home with the RJC Electric Car of the Year title. The compact model convinced judges with agility, practicality and a versatility that fits surprisingly well with Japan’s tight streets and snowy rural evenings.
The RJC panel praised the e Vitara for its electric powertrain, precise steering and ALLGRIP all wheel drive, features that boost confidence in city traffic and on icy roads. The model sits on the new HEARTECT e platform, which trims weight and increases rigidity to make electric driving smoother and more stable.
Judges noted how naturally the e Vitara suits Japanese conditions, even though it was developed for a global audience. Production takes place at a modern plant in India, a clear signal of Suzuki’s direction as it moves toward an electric future.
Compact, practical and easy to live with, the e Vitara enters the international stage at a moment when the electric compact SUV segment is looking for exactly this blend of straightforward usability, capable all wheel drive and dimensions that never feel like a burden in daily life.
