2026 Suzuki e Vitara | The Honest 4x4 EV with One Big Problem

Today on Buckle Up, Jasper drives the 2026 Suzuki e Vitara. This car marks a massive milestone as the brand’s first-ever fully electric vehicle, proving that the masters of the "small and rugged" are finally ready to plug in. In this review, we find out if Suzuki’s electric debut retains that no-nonsense, go-anywhere DNA, or if it gets lost in the transition to a high-voltage world. There is plenty to like: the design is chunky and purposeful, the AllGrip e-4WD system is genuinely capable, and it feels as honest as a Suzuki should. But it isn't all smooth sailing. While the e Vitara nails the fundamentals of utility, it stumbles where the modern buyer is most demanding. We dive deep into the major hurdles, from a lagging, dated infotainment system that feels a generation behind, to charging speeds and range figures that might leave long-distance travelers feeling a bit short-changed. Is this the dependable electric workhorse we’ve been waiting for, or has Suzuki played it a little too safe in a market that's moving at lightning speed? We put the 2026 e Vitara through its paces to see if its rugged charm can outweigh its technical shortcomings. Can the e Vitara's off-road heritage and mechanical grit beat out the tech-heavy competition from Korea and China? That’s exactly what we put to the test. If you’re looking for a practical electric SUV, an affordable 4x4 EV, or just wondering if Suzuki’s first electric effort is a hit or a miss; get comfortable, as this one’s worth watching! Facing rivals in the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV4, Smart #1, Volvo EX30, Jeep Avenger EV and BYD Atto 3, does the e Vitara have what it takes to be a serious contender? 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Yellow Skies by George Georgia, https://t.lickd.co/l/0QyGbkmeNGR 00:00 Intro 00:34 What is it? 00:47 Front 01:22 Side 02:48 A Bit About the Battery 03:02 Back 04:06 Boot 05:35 Back Seats 09:07 Front Seats 11:23 The Screens and buttons 12:20 A Whinge About the Screens 17:10 Driving - Specs 20:10 Driving - Battery 20:25 Driving - Ride and Handling 21:20 Driving - Tech 22:12 Driving - A Whinge About Charging 23:24 Wrap Up 23:55 Jasper Can't Remember Things ----------------------------------- BUY OUR MERCH: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/buckle-up-merch/all ----------------------------------- Join Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQnCvi6zRZolQsxlIf6ePtQ/join ----------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buckle.Up.Official.Productions/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@buckleup_show X: https://x.com/BuckleUp_Show Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/buckleupshow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckleup_show/ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/buckleup_show TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRy9erBk/ --------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://buckleup-show.com/ --------------------------------- Follow the lads on Instagram Rob - https://www.instagram.com/the_rob_wilson_/ Harry - https://www.instagram.com/mccrazyfish/ Jasper - https://www.instagram.com/jbrucewright/ --------------------------------- #BuckleUp #suzuki #vitara --------------------------------- Buckle Up is a channel that is only interested in one thing – cars! We upload a myriad of different content including car review videos, car challenge videos, car news videos and much, much more! Our videos are made in a similar style to that of Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Car Throttle, Doug DeMuro, carwow, Carfection, The Grand Tour, MotorTrend and many more. We would all thoroughly recommend their channels, so why not go and check them out.

Added 31 May 2026