Maruti Suzuki upgrades its entire range to meet stricter emission norms
New Delhi, April 25: Maruti Suzuki India announced on Tuesday that it has upgraded its entire vehicle range to meet the BSVI regime's stricter emission standards.
The car manufacturer, in a statement, said that all company hatchbacks, sedans, MPVs, SUVs and commercial vehicles are now compliant with the new BSVI Phase-II real driving emissions (RDE) regulations, alongside being compatible with E20 fuel as well.
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The new RDE-compliant Maruti Suzuki vehicles include an upgraded on-board diagnostics (OBD) system that monitors the car's pollution control systems in real-time and alerts drivers if there is a problem, the company added.
According to MSI, the products now also include an electronic stability control (ESC) system.
"At Maruti Suzuki, we are always finding new and innovative ways to reduce emissions from our vehicles…The Government's drive to incorporate the new BS6 Phase II norms will go a long way in controlling emissions from vehicles over their entire lifespan," Maruti Suzuki India Chief Technical Officer C V Raman said.
During this upgrade, the company also took advantage of the opportunity to thrill customers even more by providing cars with ESC, a leading safety feature worldwide, he noted.
Maruti Suzuki currently sells 15 models in India.
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- With inputs from agencies
