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e-VITARA Wins 2026 RJC Special Award

e-VITARA Wins 2026 RJC Special Award

Date Posted: 19 December 2025

Suzuki’s e-VITARA has been honoured with the 2026 RJC Car of the Year Special Award by the NPO Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC).

Unveiled in Milan in November 2024 and showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in India in January 2025, the e VITARA is Suzuki’s first global strategic BEV. Built around the concept of an “Emotional Versatile Cruiser,” it combines SUV strength with BEV technology, featuring a nimble electric powertrain, the electric 4WD system “ALLGRIP-e,” and the newly developed “HEARTECT-e” platform designed specifically for electric vehicles.

The RJC highlighted the model for integrating advanced technologies from across Asia, being manufactured at Suzuki’s state-of-the-art plant in India, and offering a body size and 4WD capability suitable for varied road conditions, including snowy regions—making it practical and versatile for a wide range of drivers.

Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, said:
"We are delighted that the e VITARA has been selected for the 2026 RJC Car of the Year Special Award. As Suzuki’s first global battery-electric SUV, this recognition encourages us to make the e VITARA even more beloved by customers around the world."

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