Maruti Suzuki to Unveil Flex-Fuel Vehicle on June 5

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Maruti Suzuki will unveil a new flex-fuel passenger vehicle on June 5 ^[2].

The announcement marks a significant step in India's strategy to reduce its dependence on imported gasoline and lower carbon emissions. By promoting ethanol-based mobility, the government aims to align the automotive industry with its goals for higher ethanol blending in national fuel supplies ^[1].

Gadkari said Maruti Suzuki is close to bringing a flex-fuel car that will be able to run on E100 fuel ^[2]. This specific fuel type consists of 100% ethanol ^[1]. The timing of the launch coincides with World Environment Day, which falls on June 5 ^[2]. While some reports indicate the launch will occur in 2026 ^[3], the automaker has not officially confirmed the date or the specific model.

Reports from some industry sources suggest the vehicle could be a flex-fuel version of the WagonR, a popular tall-boy hatchback ^[3]. However, other reports note that Maruti Suzuki has not yet confirmed which model will be used for the debut ^[2].

The push for E100 vehicles follows a broader government initiative to transition toward E20 fuels, which contain a 20% ethanol blend ^[1]. The transition is intended to support domestic agriculture by increasing the demand for ethanol produced from sugarcane, and food grains ^[1].

Gadkari said the move is part of a larger effort to modernize India's transport infrastructure and move toward sustainable energy sources. The introduction of a mass-market vehicle capable of running entirely on ethanol could accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels across the country's passenger car segment ^[1].