Maruti Suzuki was the first car manufacturer to remove diesel engines from its portfolio in our market. The company is focusing on alternative fuel options including CNG and hybrid. Adding to it, MSIL has also introduced mild hybrid tech with its existing petrol engines to offer improved fuel efficiency.
Maruti Suzuki is now betting big on strong hybrid models to improve sales in the market. The company had launched the Grand Vitara with Toyota’s fuel efficient 1.5L petrol engine with strong hybrid tech. This model is claimed to return a certified fuel economy of 27.89kmpl. The company is also planning to launch 3 more strong hybrid vehicles in the country in the next 1 year.
Upcoming Maruti Cars With Strong Hybrid Engines
- Maruti’s Version Of Innova Hycross
- Next-gen Swift
- Next-gen Dzire
Maruti Suzuki will launch the new Toyota Innova Hycross based MPV in the country by festive season, 2023. The new model is based on Toyota’s global TNGA-C platform with front-wheel-drive layout. It is equipped with several segment-leading features such as dual-pane panoramic sunroof, digital driver display, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless connectivity, ventilated & powered front seats, dual-zone climate control, powered second-row seats with ottoman function and others. It will also be the first Maruti vehicle to feature ADAS tech with features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane assist and others.
The new Hycross based Maruti MPV will be offered with two engine options – a 2.0L NA petrol and a 2.0L petrol engine with the strong hybrid tech. While the former is good for 174PS and 205Nm with CVT, the hybrid unit offers a combined output of 186PS and 206Nm, and is paired to an e-CVT automatic unit.
Maruti Suzuki will roll out the next generation Swift hatchback and Dzire compact sedan in the first half of 2024. The new models will come with strong hybrid engines and will be the most fuel efficient models in our market. If reports are to be believed, the new Swift & Dzire will be powered by a new 1.2L 3-cylinder petrol engine boosted with Toyota’s strong hybrid tech. The new hybrid models are expected to offer an ARAI certified mileage of 35-40kmpl. The new models will also meet the upcoming CAFE II (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards.
