Maruti Suzuki currently sells half a dozen BS-VI compliant models including Alto 800, WagonR (1.2L), Swift, Baleno, Dzire and Ertiga. Baleno, upgraded to BS-VI compliance in April 2019, was first to witness the change. The upcoming XL6 Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) will also be BS-VI compliant engine.
Kenichi Ayukawa, managing director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “The company is aligned with government’s vision to introduce BS-VI compliant vehicles before April 2020. Seven of our top-selling models are BS-VI compliant much before the deadline. The BS-VI vehicles use Suzuki’s proven technology that helps to substantially reduce the emissions thus contributing to a cleaner and greener environment.”
He added, “We extend our gratitude to our customers who are early adopters of environment-friendly BS6 technology in our vehicles.”
The BS-VI compliant petrol vehicles will lead to a substantial reduction of nearly 25% in Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions. The BS-VI compliant petrol vehicles can run on BS-IV petrol also. Maruti Suzuki said the BS-VI petrol cars have been extensively tested with BS-IV fuel and there is no operational concern.
