Suzuki wants a piece of Europe’s affordable-EV boom, and it’s bringing the production version of the Vision e-Sky concept to do the job. The model will reportedly be sold outside Japan, reaching mainland European and UK roads in spring 2027, which puts Suzuki in direct competition with a growing field of small, affordable electric cars.

The yet-unnamed EV will be smaller than the 3,860 mm (152.0 in) long Suzuki Swift. The concept is eligible for Japan’s kei car regulations, measuring 3,395 mm (133.7 inches) long.

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Judging from earlier Suzuki models, the styling is not expected to deviate much from the prototype. The production model will likely feature small tweaks on the bumpers and lighting units, along with conventional door handles and larger mirrors.

David Kateley, Suzuki’s UK boss, spoke to Autocar about the car. “The A-segment BEV is vitally important. It’s an entrant in a different segment for us and I’m very excited about its prospects,” he said.

2025 Suzuki Vision e-Sky Concept

Suzuki has yet to reveal any information about the single electric motor or the size of the battery pack, but the concept had an advertised range of over 270 km (168 miles). For comparison, the rival Renault Twingo E-Tech has a WLTP range of 263 km (163 miles) while the Honda Super-N can cover 206 km (128 miles) between charges in the combined cycle.

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The same report adds the new Suzuki will slip under the £20,000 (€23k / $26k) mark, putting it right alongside the Twingo E-Tech and Super-N. Other city EVs on the way should undercut it, with the Dacia Spring starting around £16,000 (€18,800 / $21,400) and the production take on the VW ID.Every1 concept aiming for £17,000 (€20k / $22k).

Crucially, the new electric model could also help Suzuki handle the strict emissions rules across Europe and the UK. For now, the brand leans hard on mild-hybrid and hybrid powertrains, with the e Vitara standing as its only fully electric car. The latest reports say a third Suzuki EV should arrive by 2029, probably wearing a crossover body.

The popular Jimny in its current fourth-generation form has been on sale since 2018, which puts Suzuki well into the development cycle for whatever comes next. Until the factory shows its hand, Ford designer Christopher Giroux has put forward his own interpretation, with modularity as the organizing principle.

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Giroux isn’t just another aspiring internet designer but a professional in the field. He spent the past six years designing cars at Ford Europe, and yet the Jimny is personal. His family owned two of the previous-generation cars, and that firsthand experience shaped this project. The result leans into sci-fi flourishes far more than the production car ever would.

Lunar Rover, Not Lunchbox

The boxy silhouette that defined every Jimny before it has been set aside. In its place is a muscular, sculpted body that looks built for a lunar expedition rather than a school run. The face wears minimalist LED headlights and a closed grille flanked by slim cooling intakes, and the rear treatment echoes the same theme to keep things cohesive.

Illustrations: Christopher Giroux

The profile is dominated by chunky multi-spoke wheels on grippy tires, with unusual intakes carved into the leading edge of the doors. Jimny lettering rides on the side skirts, blue LEDs sit on the fenders, and 4×4 decals confirm what the stance has already told you.

However, what is more interesting is the configurable bodystyle. The rear section of the roof can be removed together with the rear windows, creating a small pickup or a semi-convertible off-roader echoing the spirit of the original.

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The designer has also created a camper configuration, with a custom-fit tent turning the Jimny into a mobile basecamp. Another highlight is the functional illuminated compass on the hood, with part of it extending inside the cabin.

Illustrations: Christopher Giroux

Frustrated by the current model’s struggle to meet strict emission regulations, which led to its withdrawal from European markets in passenger form, Giroux decided to opt for a fully electric powertrain. Being a conceptual proposal, it carries no estimated output or range figures, but all-wheel drive is a given for anything wearing the Jimny badge.

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Suzuki had initially teased a fully electric version of the Jimny for Europe, but those plans appear to have been shelved. The current model received mild updates in 2025, proving that the company wants to extend its lifecycle without electrifying its tried-and-tested naturally-aspirated 1.5-liter engine.

Illustrations: Christopher Giroux