Maruti Suzukis latest SUV to assert victory within the crowded4.2m to 4.4m SUVspace, is the Victoris. This is a tech-forward trendy SUV with a bunch of options and creature comforts. While it doesnt pack a Diesel engine, Maruti Suzuki ensured the powertrain decisions are a lot. These embody NA Petrol, Petrol + CNG and Petrol + Electric Hybrid.
Now, Suzuki has simply unveiled a brand new variant of Victoris that’s specced to run on CBG (Compressed Biomethane Gas). The world debut occurred on the ongoing Japan Motor Show 2025. It is predicated on the {hardware} of Victoris CNG, however is tuned to run on CBG. Lets take a better look.
Suzuki Victoris CBG
At the Japan Motor Show 2025, Suzuki simply unveiled Victoris CBG variant, which is optimised to run on compressed Biomethane fuel. This is a results of Suzukis fixed innovation and exploration of alternate fuels. CBG mission was began in 2022 and the corporate even displayed a miniature mannequin of a Biogas plant created in collaboration with Dairy Cooperative in India.
As per the specs displayed,Victoris CBGmeasures 4,360 mm in size, 1,795 mm in width and 1,655 mm in top. There are attention-grabbing vinyls and wraps on the physique that learn Suzuki Compresses Biomethane Gas. It doesnt appear to be the top-end variant launched in India and is predicated on a CNG-equipped variant.
Like Victoris CNG, CBG additionally comes with a devoted nozzle at gasoline filler space that may settle for fuel influx. The CNG tank is underneath the boot space, liberating space for storing for occupants and it’s repurposed to retailer CBG, as an alternative of CNG. CBG is more likely to emerge as a profitable push in direction of carbon neutrality whereas empowering Indias rural areas on the similar time.
CNG vs CBG
While they sound comparable, CNG is a naturally occurring non-renewable fossil gasoline and it’s present in massive portions. That stated, it isn’t an infinite supply of vitality and is non-renewable. On the opposite hand, CBG is biomethane fuel shaped by decaying natural matter and dairy wastes. Unlike CNG, CBG is a renewable kind of gasoline and could be created in a comparatively brief interval.
Especially contemplating CNG takes tens of millions of years to kind. Large scale implementation of Bio Gas manufacturing will remedy a number of rural points in India. It is a gradual stride to cleaner cities and even create employment alternatives alongside the best way.