Product Launch Details

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has launched its Auto Green Mission with the introduction of automatic S-CNG models for three popular vehicles: Swift, Dzire, and Baleno. The new range targets new-age customers seeking automatic driving convenience without compromising fuel efficiency.

Technical Specifications

The vehicles are powered by the Advanced Z12E 1.2L engine featuring Dual Variable Valve Timing (Dual VVT) and Idle Start Stop (ISS) technology. The engine is mated to Maruti Suzuki's Auto Gear Shift transmission (commonly referred to as Automated Manual Transmission or AMT), which provides:

  • Convenience of automatic gear shifts
  • Five-speed gearbox
  • Option for manual gear changes without clutch pedal
  • Enhanced driving experience in traffic conditions

Fuel Efficiency Metrics

  • Swift S-CNG AMT: 35.34 km/kg*
  • Dzire S-CNG AMT: 36.47 km/kg* (certified as India's most fuel-efficient sedan by JATO Dynamics)
  • Baleno S-CNG AMT: 34.47 km/kg*

Engine Performance Specifications

| Model | Max Power (Petrol Mode) | Max Power (CNG Mode) | Max Torque (Petrol Mode) | Max Torque (CNG Mode) |

| All Models | 61 kW @ 5700 rpm (82.93 PS @ 5700 rpm) | 51.3 kW @ 5700 rpm (69.75 PS @ 5700 rpm) | 112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 101.8 Nm @ 2900 rpm |

Additional Technical Details

  • Engine Capacity: 1197cc
  • Transmission: 5-Speed AMT
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: Petrol: 37L, CNG: 55L (water filling capacity)

S-CNG Technology Features

Maruti Suzuki's S-CNG technology includes:

  • Intelligent Injection System for optimal air-fuel ratio
  • Enhanced safety with stainless steel pipes and joints to prevent corrosion and leakage
  • Integrated Wire Harnesses to eliminate short-circuiting
  • Microswitch to prevent vehicle start during CNG fuel-filling process
  • Idle Start Stop (ISS) technology for fuel saving in heavy traffic

Market Performance Context

Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, provided context on market performance:

  • 58% year-over-year increase in S-CNG vehicle sales during the first quarter of the current year
  • Record monthly sales of 83,000 S-CNG units in July (highest-ever monthly sales)
  • Unprecedented demand for S-CNG vehicles driven by environmentally conscious customers

Pricing Information

  • Maruti Suzuki Swift ex-showroom starting price: ₹7,92,400 (Indian Rupees)
  • Baleno ex-showroom pricing details were not provided in the release

Certification and Compliance

All fuel efficiency figures are certified by test agency under Rule 115 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The Dzire's 'most fuel-efficient sedan' claim is certified by JATO Dynamics as of 18th September 2026.

Strategic Positioning

The launch is positioned under Maruti Suzuki's Auto Green Mission, targeting aspirational customers in rapidly growing Indian cities who seek both automatic convenience and fuel efficiency while supporting clean and green mobility solutions.