Suzuki’s eSky points towards future compact car

Suzuki has revealed its new eSky, which is expected to inspire a UK-bound version soon.

Unveiled in Suzuki’s native Japan, the eSky falls within the country’s strict kei car regulations, which are a class of vehicles defined by limits both on size and power.

In Japan, drivers of kei cars get cuts in tax, insurance and parking costs, making them a popular option for drivers who want a simple and relatively cheap form of mobility.

The new eSky falls under these requirements, which sees it coming in at just 3,395mm long. For context, a Ford Fiesta is around 4,040mm in length, while the current Mini Cooper hatchback comes in around 3,876mm. The Suzuki is far narrower than any car on sale in the UK, too.

It’s not yet clear whether the eSky, if coming to the UK, will be adapted in size for UK buyers. Honda took that approach with its Super N, which, though based on a Japanese kei car, was given wider bumpers and an upgraded electric motor to enhance its popularity with European buyers.

The eSky gets an upright, boxy look with large, rounded headlights with integrated indicators. The Suzuki badge has a prominent space on the front of the car, while around the back the rounded look of the headlights is mirrored by the taillights.

It’s expected that the eSky will return around 190 miles of range, though exact figures are yet to be confirmed by Suzuki. If brought to the UK without modification, it would also easily be the smallest car on sale here.

Further details surrounding the Suzuki eSky are expected to be announced soon.