Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled its first mass-production battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, the e Vitara, in Milan, Italy.

Interestingly, the e Vitara will be produced at Suzuki Motor Gujarat plant in India. The EV will be sold globally including Europe, India and Japan starting next year. For the unversed, the e Vitara was first showcased as a concept model christened ‘eVX’ at Auto Expo in January 2023 and Japan Mobility Show in October 2023.

The e Vitara comes with an eAxle that integrated the motor and inverter. The OEM has gone with lithium iron-phosphate battery chemistry.

The EV features an electric 4WD system, which the company calls ‘Allgrip-e’ that allows for off-road capability. The e Vitara is based on the company’s newly developed platform ‘Heartect-e’.

The e Vitara also comes with a Trail mode that the OEM claims enables smooth escape from rough terrain by applying brakes to spinning tyres and distributing drive torque to the opposite tyre (LSD function).

Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, said, “The e Vitara is our first BEV, developed through repeated trial and error to create an easy-to-use BEV for our customers. In order to realise a carbon-neutral society, we will provide a variety of options, including BEVs, hybrid vehicles, and CNG vehicles, tailored to specific regions. Introduction of the e Vitara represents a significant milestone in achieving carbon neutrality. Following the launch of the e Vitara, we will continue to expand our BEV line-up and propose mobility solutions tailored to the needs of specific countries and regions.”

Once launched, the e Vitara will compete against the Tata Curvv, MG ZS EV and Mahindra’s upcoming BE 05 and Hyundai Creta EV.

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French automotive major Renault India has reported its domestic wholesales of 5,413 units in April 2026, which marks a 108 percent YoY growth, as compared to 2,602 units sold in April 2025.

The OEM said it has sustained double-digit growth following the launch of the new-generation Triber and Kiger in September 2025. Other key factors contributing to the April results include a strong response to the recently launched Renault Duster.

To support increasing demand, Renault India is growing its retail and service footprint, which includes the recently opened new "R store" and a workshop in Ranchi. With this, Renault India has expanded its sales and service touchpoints to 638 touchpoints across the country.

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Nissan Motor India, a leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has announced its wholesales performance for April 2026, signalling a 75 percent uptick, albeit a low-year-ago base.

The company reported wholesales of 5,388 units, including 3,203 units in the domestic market and 2,185 units through exports.

Nissan Motor India has accelerated its product portfolio with the recent introduction of the Gravite, which it said had received strong market response. At the same time, the Nissan Magnite continues to be a key pillar for the brand, further consolidating Nissan’s position in the competitive compact SUV segment.

Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “We are extremely encouraged by the positive start to the new financial year. The overwhelming customer response to the all-new Nissan Gravite reaffirms our approach of offering products that are aligned with the evolving expectations of the Indian consumers, together with the continued success of the Nissan Magnite. The momentum strengthens our confidence in the market, as we prepare to bring in new products & expand our network footprint across the country, within this financial year.”

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JSW MG Motor India has reported its wholesales for April 2026, selling 6,018 passenger vehicles (PVs), up 3 percent YoY.

The company said despite the supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, it witnessed growth across its internal combustion engine (ICE) and new energy vehicle portfolios.

JSW MG Motor India stated that market demand has softened as the crisis dampened consumer sentiment.

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its strongest April performance since beginning operations in the country.

The automaker achieved wholesale volumes of 27,286 units, witnessing a 16 percent YoY growth compared to the 23,623 units sold in April 2025.

For CY2026, the company states it has recorded 111,611 unit wholesales YTD, a 13 percent increase over the 99,199 units sold during the same period the previous year.

Kia India also reached a cumulative 1.5 million domestic sales milestone within seven years of operating in the Indian market.

The company attributed the robust performance to the Seltos SUV, which remains the primary volume driver, accounting for over 41 percent of total sales. The Sonet follows with a 36 percent share, whilst the Carens line-up contributes 20 percent.

In April 2026, Seltos and Sonet SUVs surpassed the 10,000-unit mark.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, at Kia India, said, “Our highest-ever April performance builds on the steady growth we have seen over the past several months. This momentum is being led by the new Kia Seltos, with Sonet and Carens along with Clavis continuing to strengthen our presence across key segments through ongoing enhancements. The expansion of our service network further reflects our focus on improving accessibility and delivering seamless ownership experience to customers.”

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