Maruti Suzuki to challenge Raipur forum order to replace E20 Grand Vitara or refund ₹20.5 lakh

The carmaker will appeal a Raipur consumer forum ruling directing it to replace a customer's E20-compatible Grand Vitara hybrid or refund ₹20,50,494. Maruti cites fuel contamination evidence and disputes the facts in the order, escalating a closely watched E20 fuel compatibility case.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 20:57 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Maruti Suzuki will challenge a Raipur consumer forum order directing it to replace a customer's E20-compatible Grand Vitara hybrid or refund ₹20.5 lakh, citing fuel contamination evidence and disputed facts in the ruling.