The Government of India is already exploring options of increasing the ethanol blend to 30 percent in the next five years, and progressing toward even higher blends.
The ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025 has been a host to some very interesting vehicles, one of them is the Suzuki Fronx. Now, it’s not just any ordinary Fronx but the one featuring a flex-fuel setup. And with alternate fuels, particularly ethanol-blended petrol, being the talk of town in recent years, a flex-fuel Maruti Fronx is a strong possibility for the Indian market.
The Fronx Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) showcased in Tokyo is a concept car that is capable of running on fuel blends containing up to 85 percent ethanol. Look-wise, the Fronx FFV is identical to the petrol-powered Fronx on sale in India barring some bold graphics with a green decal and Flex Fuel branding on the sides.
The main highlight of the Fronx FFV lies under its hood featuring the same 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine but this one has been tweaked to accommodate petrol up to 85 percent ethanol blends. There’s no mention of the exact specs like output and mileage, which we expect to receive once the car reaches the production stage.
