Exterior
The eVitara has a tough, “tall” SUV look that really stands out. It doesn’t look soft or overly curvy like a lot of other electric cars; instead, it has sharp lines, Y-shaped LED lights, and chunky plastic cladding that makes it look ready for anything. The 18-inch wheels look great in the arches, and the 180mm ground clearance is a lifesaver for those huge Indian speed bumps and flooded roads during the monsoon.
Design-wise, it’s a cool mix of high-tech and old-school SUV. The front looks like it’s from the future, but the back is a bit hit-or-miss; the light bar and the bulky bumper don’t quite “match” the front as well as they could. Still, for a Maruti, this is easily the most daring and radical design they’ve ever come up with.
Interior
Once you step inside, you’ll see a cabin that feels like a huge step up for Maruti. The layout is slightly tilted toward the driver, making everything easy to reach. There’s a cool dual-screen setup for the music and the speedo, and while the black borders around the screens are a little thick, it still looks very high-end.
One thing you’ll really love is that they didn’t hide everything inside the screen. Unlike many other EVs where you have to tap through menus just to change the fan speed, Maruti kept real buttons for the AC and volume. It’s a small detail, but it’s a big win because you can adjust things by feel without taking your eyes off the road. The “floating” center console makes the front feel more spacious, though the shiny black plastic parts look like they might get scratched up pretty easily over time.
Build Quality
Maruti has clearly put some real work into making this car feel “solid.” When you shut the door, it has that heavy, reassuring “thud” that makes you feel safe. You can tell they’ve used plenty of high-strength steel because the car weighs in at about 1.7 tonnes.
It feels like a “tank” structurally, but it still lacks that super-clean, perfect finish you’d find in European cars. You might notice a few uneven gaps where the dashboard meets the door panels. While it’s definitely a step up for Maruti, the overall “finesse” and final fit could have been just a little bit better.
