Maruti Suzuki launches WagonR Flex Fuel, India's first E85 passenger car at ~Rs 8 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the WagonR Flex Fuel, India's first flex-fuel passenger car capable of running on up to E85 ethanol blends, priced around Rs 8 lakh ex-showroom. Rollout aligns with government plans to scale E85 dispensing infrastructure from 50-100 outlets today to 5,000 across major cities by end of next year.

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— Source publishedThu, 4 Jun, 2026, 14:53 IST·First seen Thu, 4 Jun, 2026, 15:28 IST·Source NDTV Profit

The brand move

Maruti Suzuki launched the WagonR Flex Fuel, India's first flex-fuel passenger car running on up to E85 ethanol blends, expected at ~Rs 8 lakh ex-showroom. Government plans 5,000 E85 dispensing outlets across major cities by end of next year.

The numbers

  • E85
  • 85% ethanol
  • 14-inch alloy wheels
  • 50 to 100 outlets
  • 500 outlets
  • 5,000 outlets
  • Rs 8 lakh

Why it matters for the brand

Scout ethanol supply, blending, and flex-fuel componentry targets early; the WagonR launch signals OEM commitment that will pull forward M&A interest in upstream biofuel and fuel-system specialists over the next 12-18 months.