Maruti Suzuki Electric MPV ‘YMC’ Spotted Testing: 7 Seats & ₹16 Lakh Price

The all-new fully electric multiple-purpose vehicle, codenamed ‘YMC’, from Maruti Suzuki was recently spotted testing on public roads in Haryana, India. It was highly camouflaged, even though it revealed many details about its exterior and design. Upfront, it gets a closed-off grille for EV styling and ensures better aerodynamics, LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, and a lower air intake for the battery. 

In profile, it gets the aero-optimised alloy wheels, similar to its sibling, the Maruti Suzuki eVitara. Features mechanical door handles for better practicality and powered outside rear-view mirrors for seeing blind spots. The back features full-width LED taillights, creating a stance; a shark-fin antenna is mounted on the roof; and there is a chunky bumper with the reflectors and a powered tailgate.

The dimensions are yet to be revealed; its length is expected to be 4.5 metres. Ground clearance is anticipated to be around 180 mm to ensure that the car moves smoothly on rough roads and passes the potholes easily. The wheelbase is likely to be 2.9 metres, giving ample legroom, headroom and shoulder room for rear-seating passengers.

It is built on the Heartect-e EV architecture, which gets MacPherson struts as front suspension that saves space, improves ride comfort and handles urban roads well; the rear is a multi-link independent suspension that ensures better ride quality, improved stability and better handling on the rough roads. The front and rear braking are managed by discs and also feature regenerative braking that charges the battery.

Set to be introduced with a seating capacity of 7 people in a layout of 2-3-2, behind the third row, it has a small boot space. Folding the rear seats increases the cargo space, enabling the carrying of multiple big pieces of luggage. Both front seats are expected to be powered and ventilated; the driver’s seat may also come with memory, and the dashboard is set to be equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system at the centre and a digital instrument cluster under the steering wheel.

Other interior feature expectations are wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, an AI-based voice assistant, a wireless phone charging pad, multi-colour ambient light, a panoramic sunroof, connected car technology, multi-zone climate control, separate AC vents for the second and third rows, and a panoramic sunroof with UV and heat protection. 

The top trim of the upcoming all-electric MPV is most expected to come with a Level 2 advanced driving assistant system, making the driving almost autonomous; a 360-degree camera; eight airbags; and other safety features that include electronic stability control, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto emergency braking and others.

It will be available with a single permanent magnet synchronous motor on the rear axle, featuring a rear-wheel drive drivetrain using a single-speed automatic transmission. The power output and peak torque for the motor are expected to be around 170-180 bhp and 190-200 Nm. Its 0 to 100 km/h acceleration timing is expected to be below 10 seconds, and top speed may go up to 180 km/h.

Reportedly, the carmaker will offer it with the same battery packs with which the Maruti Suzuki eVitara is offered. They are 49 kWh and 61 kWh, whose ARAI-certified ranges are most likely to be 440-450 km and 550-560 km, respectively. One thing is certain: it will be based on a 400-volt electrical architecture supporting a DC charger of around 100 kW that will charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 45 minutes.

The manufacturer hasn’t confirmed any date for the launch, but various reports say that its Indian debut may happen in early 2027 with the ex-showroom price of 16-28 lakh rupees, depending on the variant. Following the launch, it will compete with the Mahindra XEV 9e, VinFast VF MPV 7, BYD eMAX 7 and Kia Carens Clavis EV.