Maruti Suzuki and Qualcomm may team up to create next-generation smart cars
By ForGeeks Rumors have surfaced about a possible collaboration between Maruti Suzuki and Qualcomm to develop smart systems in future car models. While there’s no official confirmation from either company yet, it’s speculated that they are talking about the new Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite chips.
Some of the rumors have been reported.
These processors, like the other latest Snapdragon chips, are powered by Oryon processors and feature Qualcomm’s powerful GPUs and NPUs, as well as support advanced audio and display technologies. Each of these chips has its own responsibilities in the car: the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite is responsible for the infotainment system, while the Snapdragon Ride Elite powers the car’s core systems, including autonomous driving systems.
Yesterday, Suzuki unveiled the new e-Vitara, which will hit the market in spring 2025 and will be available in India, Europe and Japan. Details on the car’s internal electronics have not yet been revealed, so it’s unknown if the e-Vitara uses Qualcomm chips.
The e-Vitara will be available in spring 2025 and will be available in India, Europe and Japan.
Some other Indian automakers have already announced partnerships with Qualcomm. For instance, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors plan to use Snapdragon chips in their models such as the Mahindra Scorpio-N, XUV700 and Tata Curv.ev.
Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are planning to use Snapdragon chips in their models.
