India-made Suzuki eVitara scores 4 stars in Japan NCAP

The Suzuki eVitara built in India has scored 4 stars overall in the 2026 Japan NCAP tests. The result comes with an A rank for preventive safety and a B rank for collision safety. ANCAP had earlier also given the eVitara 4 stars, while Bharat NCAP rated it 5 stars.

Price and variants

The eVitara is sold in Delta, Zeta and Alpha variants. Prices run from Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 20.21 lakh ex-showroom, including the battery. The car is made at Suzuki's Gujarat plant.

Engine and performance

Two battery sizes are on offer, 49 kWh and 61 kWh. The claimed range is up to 543 km.

Safety scores

In the Japan NCAP collision tests the eVitara scored 5 in side impact and 4 in offset frontal. Preventive safety got an A rank and collision safety a B rank. Automatic emergency accident reporting is rated Advanced Type II. The Bharat NCAP score of 5 stars and the 4 stars from Japan NCAP and ANCAP come from different test protocols, so the ratings are not directly comparable.

Sales numbers

In September 2026 the eVitara sold 1,342 units in India and exported 1,337 units, a total of 2,679 units. Exports were 3,088 units in September 2025, so they are down by 1,751 units, or 56.70 per cent.

What it means for buyers

For a buyer looking at an electric SUV between Rs 16.19 lakh and Rs 20.21 lakh, the eVitara now has crash ratings from three agencies: 5 stars from Bharat NCAP and 4 stars each from Japan NCAP and ANCAP. The choice between the 49 kWh and 61 kWh batteries decides how much of the 543 km range you can count on, so check the variant before you book.