Rumour: Maruti Fronx Hybrid to be launched in 2025

The Fronx hybrid is said to be one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles offering 35 km/l.

Buoyed by the market’s response to its hybrid offerings, Maruti Suzuki is planning to offer hybrid powertrains in mass segments. According to a media report, the carmaker is working on hybrid versions of the Fronx, Baleno, Swift and even a small MPV.

The report states that Maruti Suzuki will not use Toyota’s hybrid system, but is developing an in-house hybrid powertrain (codenamed: HEV). It is said to be a series hybrid that’s cheaper to produce compared to series-parallel and parallel hybrid. It features an internal combustion engine that serves as a range extender. The engine produces electricity that in turn powers an electric motor.

The report states that Maruti could launch the Fronx hybrid sometime next year. The car is rumoured to be one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles offering 35 km/l.

The Baleno hybrid is likely to be introduced in 2026, followed by the Swift hybrid a year later. The next-gen Brezza, which is also said to be a hybrid, will be launched around 2029.

Source: Autocar India