Maruti’s new range of hybrids will use the new Z12E 1.2-litre, 3 cylinder engine as a generator, coupled with 1.5-2kWh battery and electric motor.
22 Feb '24•Autocar India Team
Developed in-house
Maruti ditched Toyota’s parallel-hybrid system as a series hybrid is more cost effective to make, and will be developed independently
22 Feb '24•Autocar India Team
Fronx facelift
Will be first model to debut the series hybrid system Due in 2025, will deliver 35-40kpl economy
22 Feb '24•Autocar India Team
Next-gen Baleno
Will be second model to get the series hybrid powertrain in 2026 Has projected annual sales volumes of 60,000 units
22 Feb '24•Autocar India Team
Spacia-based MPV
Compact 3-row model to rival the Triber will also get the hybrid powertrain, and is due in 2026
22 Feb '24•Autocar India Team
New Swift
Next-gen Swift that’s due this year will only get the hybrid system in 2027 Until then, its going to remain petrol-only
22 Feb '24•Autocar India Team
3-row Grand Vitara
The three-row Grand Vitara, along with its Toyota cousin, however, will continue with the parallel-series hybrid powertrain from Toyota, and is due in 2025.