Maruti Suzuki Flex Fuel | :Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel Debut! Can you save thousands? |

Maruti Suzuki has once again showcased the flex fuel version of its popular hatchback Wagon R. This is the country’s first flex-fuel passenger car. The model was displayed ahead of World Environment Day, as the government is pushing for higher ethanol blending in the fuel to reduce crude oil imports and emissions. The company has not yet confirmed the launch timeline of Wagon R Flex Fuel.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel: All you need to know

The Wagon R Flex Fuel is engineered to run on E85 fuel, which contains up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol. While most cars currently sold in India are compatible with E20 fuel, this version of the Wagon R has been specially retuned to handle higher ethanol content. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently said that E85 fuel will soon be introduced in India and its price is expected to be much lower than E20 petrol. If that happens, flex-fuel vehicles could help buyers cut running costs significantly compared to regular petrol cars. The Wagon R Flex Fuel is based on one of India’s best-selling hatchbacks and has a number of changes under the skin to support higher ethanol blends. Compared to standard gasoline-powered vehicles, flex-fuel models require ethanol-compatible fuel system components, modified engine calibration, dedicated sensors, and software capable of adjusting performance based on the ethanol-petrol mixture inside the tank.The latest showcase comes just a day after Hero MotoCorp launched the Splendor+ flex fuel and HF Deluxe flex fuel motorcycles in India. However, the widespread success of flex-fuel vehicles in India will largely depend on the fuel infrastructure. The government aims to set up around 5,000 E85 fuel outlets across the country by the end of 2027. A larger fuel network and lower ethanol pricing could make flex-fuel cars a viable option for buyers looking to reduce fuel expenses.