Today, the much-awaited Auto Expo 2023 has commenced with country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) flagging off the event with a bang.
All-electric Concept SUV Launch
During this event, the carmaker has finally taken the covers off of the much-rumored all-electric concept SUV at the show as its first big launch.
This EV SUV concept from Maruti is named as the – ‘Emotional Versatile Cruiser,’ – Concept eVX.
The car manufacturer said that it’s a mid-size SUV aimed to display the brand’s commitment to sustainable motoring.
This new launch from Maruti is a completely new vehicle that boasts a radical coupe-like SUV design.
Interestingly, it is something that has never been shown before by Maruti Suzuki.
Concept eVX With Futuristic Design
During the evening, the company revealed that the Concept eVX has been designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation.
With extremely futuristic design elements, this SUV boasts a high commanding position in the segment.
In dimensions, the vehicle measures 4,300mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and 1,600mm in height.
The all-new Concept eVX features a typical EV design with no big grille openings at the front.
With a clean front-end design which without having too many sharp lines looks aggressive.
Instead of a traditional front grille, it has got a gloss black strip which connects to the futuristic looking LED headlamps.
The headlights coupled with four small LED DRLs form a V-shape element adds up to the ultra-modern design of the concept.
The center of the fascia gets a massive bumper in body color that boasts the Suzuki insignia.
Moving a little further below, there is a huge cladding with a large silver skid plate.
Besides this, there are two small LED DRLs on the lower bumper as well.
Coming to the sides, there are some brawny wheel arches that house the massive full faced futuristic looking wheels.
The arches also features a ton of black plastic cladding signifying the ruggedness of this SUV concept.
High Levels Of Aerodynamic Efficiency
The rear of this SUV has also got changes as it gets a coupe-like end which is slowly becoming more and more popular.
It kind of resembles a Lamborghini Urus and similar caliber SUVs.
The top of this SUV gets a spoiler that extends over the aggressively slanted rear windshield.
This Concept eVX comes with distinct looking LED taillamps connected with each other via a double LED strip adding to its conceptual theme.
Maruti said that the idea behind the entire Concept eVX and its futuristic design elements is to deliver high levels of aerodynamic efficiency by lowering the drag coefficient, distinguishing it as a car with advanced technology.
While revealing the powertrain specifications, the carmaker noted that it will be powered by a 60kWh battery pack offering up to 550km of driving range.
