Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car manufacturer, is set to spotlight its commitment to sustainable mobility by showcasing a Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) version of the recently launched Victoris SUV at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025. The event will run from October 30 to November 9 in Tokyo, where Suzuki will display multiple made-in-India innovations, including the Fronx Flex-Fuel variant.
A Step Toward Greener Mobility
The introduction of the Victoris CNG variant marks another milestone in Maruti Suzuki’s multi-fuel strategy, which already includes petrol, hybrid, CNG, and electric vehicles. By incorporating bio-gas technology into its lineup, the brand reaffirms its vision of reducing carbon emissions while promoting renewable energy.
- Launch location: Japan Mobility Show 2025
- Engine: 1.5-litre K-Series CNG-compatible petrol unit (modified for bio-gas)
- Fuel type: Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), derived from organic waste
- Seating capacity: 5-seater SUV
- Production model foundation: Based on the CNG variant
What Makes the Victoris Special
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris has already made waves in the Indian market. Since its debut in September 2025, the SUV has received over 25,000 bookings in just a few weeks. It starts at ₹10.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and is the only SUV in India with an underbody CNG tank, helping preserve boot space—a key differentiator for practicality.
Victoris – Powertrain Options
|
Engine Type |
Transmission |
Fuel Type |
Key Highlight |
|
1.5L Petrol (Naturally Aspirated) |
5MT / 6AT |
Petrol |
Reliable and smooth performance |
|
1.5L CNG Bi-Fuel |
5MT |
Petrol + CNG |
Dual-cylinder underbody tank |
|
1.5L Petrol-Hybrid (Toyota-Sourced) |
e-CVT |
Hybrid |
27.97 km/l mileage (ARAI) |
|
1.5L Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) |
5MT |
Bio-Gas |
Cleaner emissions, prototype |
The Victoris CBG variant builds upon the same chassis as its CNG sibling, using a dual-cylinder tank setup placed under the vehicle, maintaining ample luggage space.
Why Bio-Gas?
Unlike CNG, which is derived from fossil fuels, CBG is produced from organic waste, such as crop residue, animal dung, and municipal solid waste.
Its advantages include:
- Reduced carbon footprint compared to CNG
- Renewable and sustainable energy production
- Cleaner tailpipe emissions
- Support for waste management and rural employment generation
With this initiative, Maruti Suzuki demonstrates its broader goal of aligning automotive technology with India’s circular economy and cleaner energy ecosystem.
Future Vision and Possibilities
Suzuki’s global presence at the Japan Mobility Show emphasizes India’s growing role in sustainable automotive innovation. The Victoris Bio-Gas variant will initially appear as a prototype—a testbed for evaluating commercial feasibility in the Indian market. If successful, this could pave the way for a mass-produced bio-gas SUV lineup, potentially revolutionizing the clean mobility segment.
Conclusion
With the Victoris Bio-Gas SUV, Maruti Suzuki is not merely showcasing another vehicle—it is promoting a vision of cleaner, renewable mobility for global audiences. The brand’s proactive multi-fuel strategy shows how the company plans to balance cost-effective ownership, environmental stewardship, and energy efficiency.
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