Maruti Suzuki It is all set to unveil India’s first flex-fuel passenger vehicle tomorrow, June 4, 2026 at the World Environment Day event at the Taj Mahal in New Delhi. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri are expected to attend the event. The carmaker has not revealed the model that will be showcased. However, Maruti Suzuki has been developing flex-fuel technology for several years and showed off an E100-compatible version of the Fronx at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.Flex-fuel vehicles can run on gasoline blended with varying proportions of ethanol, including E100. The technology is part of the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported crude oil and increase domestic ethanol production. To support the adoption of flex-fuel vehicles, the government plans to set up 5,000 E100 fuel dispensing stations across India over the next two years. The move aims to improve fuel availability and increase ethanol-based mobility. Maruti Suzuki already has a strong presence in the CNG segment and is gearing up to enter the electric vehicle market. The flex-fuel vehicle will add another powertrain option to the company’s portfolio. Technical specifications and fuel compatibility details of the upcoming vehicle are yet to be revealed. More information is expected to be announced during the official unveiling. The launch is set to make Maruti Suzuki the first passenger vehicle manufacturer in India to showcase a production-ready flex-fuel car.
