Maruti Suzuki has an aggressive product and powertrain strategies to maintain its dominance in the Indian market. The Indo-Japanese automaker already leads the CNG market, commanding nearly 70 percent of the market. The company now aims to strengthen its presence in the hybrid segment, where it currently offers the Victoris, Grand Vitara and Invicto with Toyota’s strong hybrid powertrain.

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Maruti Suzuki’s Strong Hybrid Powertrain

Interestingly, Maruti Suzuki is developing its own strong hybrid powertrain for future low and mid-level hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). The Maruti Fronx facelift will be the brand’s first model to feature its in-house developed strong hybrid technology, followed by the next-gen Baleno, a mini MPV, new-gen Swift and Brezza.

Maruti Fronx Hybrid Coming in 2027

According to reports, the Maruti Fronx hybrid will feature a series hybrid setup based on the 1.2-litre Z12E petrol engine. The petrol engine will work solely as a generator and will be paired to an electric motor and a battery pack with a capacity of around 1.5kWh and 2kWh. This strong hybrid powertrain is said to be significantly more economical than Toyota’s Atkinson hybrid system.

Toyota Vs Maruti Strong Hybrid

Toyota’s strong hybrid system uses a series-parallel hybrid configuration, while Maruti Suzuki’s series hybrid configuration will be simpler, more affordable and easier to maintain. These attributes will make Maruti Suzuki’s new strong hybrid system better suited to mass-market offerings.

Maruti Fronx Hybrid Mileage

With Maruti Suzuki’s new strong hybrid powertrain, the updated Fronx is reportedly to deliver a fuel efficiency as high as 35kmpl. If it happens, the new Maruti Fronx hybrid will become the most fuel efficiency vehicle in its category. The hybrid model of the compact crossover is expected to launch in 2027.

Design & Features

In terms of design and styling, the Fronx hybrid will look largely similar to its ICE counterpart. However, ‘Hybrid’ badging inside and out will help differentiate it from the regular petrol-powered model. The 2027 Maruti Fronx facelift is also expected to feature an ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) suite.