Maruti Suzuki e Escudo SUV Launching in September 2025

Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch two new SUVs in India before the end of this financial year.  One of them is the e Vitara, and the other is a brand-new mid-size SUV called the e Escudo. With the e Vitara, Maruti Suzuki will finally enter the electric vehicle (EV) market, which is currently led by Tata, MG, and Mahindra.

The Maruti Suzuki e Escudo is likely to launch on September 3, 2025.

What is the Maruti Suzuki e Escudo?

• The e Escudo is an electric version of the Vitara SUV.
• It has been seen testing on Indian roads with the ‘e Escudo’ badge on its back.
• In Japan, the Vitara is known as Escudo, which is where the name comes from.
• Maruti may sell the SUV as e Escudo in export markets, and as e Vitara in India.

Battery and Performance

The e Escudo will be available in two battery options:

• 61.1kWh Battery
  • Power: 171 bhp, 192 Nm torque
  • 0 to 100 km/h in under 9 seconds
  • Fast charging: 0 to 80% in 50 minutes
     
• 48.9kWh Battery
  • Power: 141 bhp, 192 Nm torque

Competition

It will compete with:

• Tata Curvv EV
• Mahindra BE 6
• Hyundai Creta Electric, and more.

Top Features of Maruti Suzuki e Escudo

Sold through NEXA showrooms

• 10.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Digital driver’s display
• Ambient lighting
• Fixed glass roof
• Wireless charger
• Ventilated front seats
• 10-way power adjustable driver seat

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Advanced Safety Features

• Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Auto high beam
• Other safety features:
  • 7 airbags
  • 360-degree camera
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Tyre pressure monitoring
  • Front & rear parking sensors
  • All-wheel disc brakes

In short: Maruti Suzuki is ready to step into the EV market with the e Escudo, a feature-rich and safety-loaded electric SUV, expected to launch in September 2025.