Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel debuts as India's first E85 car, delivers 11.8 kmpl
The Wagon R Flex Fuel, India's first E85-capable passenger car, returned 11.8 kmpl in a mixed Delhi drive and felt near-identical to petrol. Mainstream adoption now hinges on E85 distribution, pricing and ethanol availability rather than the driving experience.
Maruti Suzuki's Wagon R Flex Fuel, India's first E85-capable passenger car, delivered 11.8 kmpl in a mixed Delhi drive and felt near-identical to petrol. Mainstream adoption hinges on E85 fuel distribution, pricing and ethanol availability.
Why this matters
The flex-fuel debut extends Maruti Suzuki's aggressive expansion push, following its Rs 35,000-cr Kharkhoda plant inauguration and a bid for 41% PV market share on rural demand.
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