The India-built Suzuki e Vitara electric SUV has earned a 4-star Japan NCAP safety rating, backed by an A rank in preventive safety, 61 kWh battery option, and 543 km range.
The Suzuki e Vitara electric SUV has scored a 4-star overall safety rating in the Japan NCAP 2026 crash test assessments. Manufactured exclusively at Suzuki's production plant in Gujarat, the electric vehicle secured an A rank in preventive safety and a B rank in collision safety. The EV's automatic emergency accident reporting system was classified as Advanced Type II, adding to its existing 5-star Bharat NCAP safety credentials.
During collision tests, the e Vitara achieved a maximum Level 5 rating for driver protection in full-width frontal impacts, while rear-seat occupant protection in the same test earned Level 4. The offset frontal collision test returned a Level 4 rating, and side-impact protection scored Level 5. Rear-impact neck protection for both front occupants also secured Level 5. In pedestrian protection tests, the EV recorded Level 3 for head protection and Level 5 for leg safety.
The active safety systems performed strongly, achieving Level 5 in automatic emergency braking for pedestrians during day and night, as well as for cyclists. Features including lane-departure prevention, high-performance headlights, and acceleration suppression during pedal misapplication also received Level 5 ratings. In intersection scenarios, emergency braking for oncoming vehicles and turning pedestrians received Level 4, while crossing-vehicle emergency braking scored Level 2.
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In India, Maruti Suzuki offers the e Vitara across three variant trims: Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹16.19 lakh, inclusive of the battery pack. The electric SUV is offered with two battery capacity options, 49 kWh and 61 kWh, delivering a maximum claimed driving range of up to 543 km on a single charge.
