Maruti Suzuki unveils India’s first flex-fuel car; Hits roads by 2026!

Maruti Suzuki plans to offer flex-fuel vehicles using 85% bioethanol by the 2025-26 fiscal year. The company began rolling out E20 bioethanol-compatible engines in April 2025.

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki will soon introduce its first flex-fuel car in India, which will run on a blend of petrol and bioethanol (E20 to E95). This car will be available in the market by 2026 and will help reduce petrol prices. The company has released its new powertrain roadmap, which emphasizes electric, hybrid, and flex-fuel vehicles.

Suzuki's Multi-Powertrain Strategy

Suzuki Motor Corporation has included internal combustion engines, battery electric vehicles, and hybrid technology in its roadmap for the next 10 years. The company aims to completely eliminate carbon emissions by 2050 in Japan and Europe and by 2070 in India. As part of this strategy, the company is developing environmentally friendly electric and hybrid vehicles alongside conventional petrol engines.

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Flex-Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Plans

Maruti Suzuki plans to offer flex-fuel vehicles using 85% bioethanol by the 2025-26 fiscal year. The company began rolling out E20 bioethanol-compatible engines in April 2025. This technology will allow vehicles to run on a blend of petrol and bioethanol, reducing pollution and conserving energy.

First Flex-Fuel Car: Wagon R Flex Fuel

The Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel prototype was introduced in December 2022. It was subsequently showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and the 2024 India Mobility Global Expo. This will be India's first mass-market flex-fuel car, capable of running on an ethanol-petrol blend ranging from 20% to 85%. This model has been developed with assistance from Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan.

Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India

Maruti Suzuki will launch the eVitara electric SUV and the Fronx hybrid compact crossover in 2026. The Fronx will be the brand's first hybrid offering, utilizing the company's in-house developed strong hybrid powertrain. According to reports, this hybrid system will be more economical than Toyota's Atkinson hybrid.

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New Technology Strengthen Maruti's Strengths

Maruti Suzuki plans to incorporate this strong hybrid powertrain in its new-generation cars like the Baleno, Swift, and Brezza. This will strengthen the company's competitiveness globally and also help protect the environment.

Maruti Suzuki's new flex-fuel and hybrid technology will promote environmentally friendly options in India's rapidly growing automobile market. This move will play a significant role in reducing petrol consumption and controlling pollution. With the arrival of Maruti's first flex-fuel car by 2026, Indian customers will be able to avail of more economical and greener options.