KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti to offer E20 upgrade kits for cars up to 15 years old, priced around Rs 5,000 - Rs 6,000
- Kits include ethanol-resistant components like rubber seals, gaskets, and fuel lines to make older cars E20-ready
What if the petrol you've been filling up in your cars for years suddenly changed, and your car's engine wasn't ready for it? Could it hurt your car's mileage? Strain your car's engine? These are some questions that are flooding every car owner's mind these days. As India fast-tracks towards E20 adoption. While the government takes its time, it is completely safe; on the contrary, social media is buzzing with complaints, memes, etc. Amid the noise, Maruti Suzuki stepped with their E20 upgrade kits for cars, not E20 Compliant. Let's get into the details of what these kits offer. However, before moving ahead, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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Maruti To Offer E20 Upgrade Kits
As social media buzzes with concerns over the effects of E20 fuel on older vehicles that are not compliant, Maruti Suzuki has come up with a practical and affordable solution. The manufacturers announced E20 upgrade kits for cars up to 15 years old. However, Maruti has achieved E20 compliance for their whole lineup since April 2023. At the same time, these kits will benefit cars that are manufactured earlier than that. These kits might include components such as rubber seals, gaskets, and fuel lines. Moreover, the pricing has not been announced yet, but these are expected to cost Rs 5000- 6000. Maruti will keep the kits affordable as most of their vehicles on road are entry level hatchbacks and SUVs.
What's Behind The E20 Frenzy?
India's sudden shift to E20 petrol has created a storm of opinions and heated debates on social media. While this was originally slated to be achieved by 2030, but has been accelerated to reduce imports, meet environmental goals. But this speed affected many motorists, especially the owners of old cars that aren't compliant. Social media is flooded with complaints of steep mileage drops, lethargic performance and a fear of engine damage in the long term. Moreover, the government claims that the study shows only a 1-2% mileage drop, but this is a major example of policies versus practicality, where official assurances don't meet real-life driving realities.
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Verdict
Maruti's move to introduce affordable E20 upgrade kits is a timely and practical step that addresses real customer concerns amid the chaos of India's accelerated E20 rollout. While the government downplays the risks, these kits bridge the gap between policy goals and on-road realities, offering peace of mind to owners of older, non-E20-compliant cars.
