Maruti Suzuki To Challenge Raipur Court Order Over E20 Fuel Dispute

Maruti Suzuki will appeal a Raipur consumer court ruling directing it to replace a customer's Grand Vitara with an E20-compatible model. The carmaker argues the fault stemmed from fuel contamination, not E20 incompatibility, as the debate over ethanol-blended fuel intensifies nationally.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 21:40 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Maruti Suzuki will challenge a Raipur consumer court order directing it to replace a customer's Grand Vitara with an E20-compatible model, arguing the issue stemmed from fuel contamination, not E20 incompatibility, amid a wider debate over ethanol-blended fuel.

Why this matters

Maruti Suzuki's move to challenge the Raipur forum order continues its pushback on E20 fuel liability claims, following prior signals over replacing the Grand Vitara or refunding ₹20.5 lakh and contesting the consumer court ruling.

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