Maruti Suzuki launches Auto Green Mission with automatic S-CNG Swift, Dzire, Baleno

economictimes.indiatimes.com — September 18, 2026 at 05:01 PM UTC

Maruti Suzuki launched its Auto Green Mission on Friday, introducing automatic S-CNG variants of the Swift, Dzire, and Baleno, with the Dzire becoming India's most fuel-efficient sedan at 36.47 km/kg. The new models feature a 1197cc engine with Auto Gear Shift transmission, offering automatic convenience without compromising fuel efficiency. The company reported a 58% sales increase for S-CNG vehicles in Q1 and record monthly sales of 83,000 units in July. Prices start at Rs 7,92,400 for the Swift, Rs 8,53,100 for the Dzire, and Rs 8,32,400 for the Baleno, ex-showroom. The vehicles include safety features like a microswitch preventing startup during refuelling and Idle Start Stop technology for traffic conditions.

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