A Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) version of the Victoris, an exciting new addition to the SUV lineup, is about to be unveiled by Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki India Limited. The car will be showcased at the company's drive for renewable-fuel mobility at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo.
What's being displayed
During the event, which runs from October 30 to November 9, the Victoris CBG variant will be on display at Suzuki Motor Corporation's parent company's pavilion alongside the Victoris CNG and other future-ready cars.
This prototype is anticipated to share much of the same design as the current CNG variant, including the same 1.5-liter four-cylinder K-Series engine, a five-speed manual transmission, and an underbody dual-cylinder gas tank arrangement (to conserve boot space).
Why CBG Is Important
Based on organic waste, such as sewage, animal dung, or agricultural residue, compressed biogas is a renewable substitute for traditional fossil fuels. In contrast to compressed natural gas (CNG), which is derived from fossil fuels, CBG contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions and promotes the circular economy.
In order to demonstrate its commitment to a multi-powertrain approach that includes gasoline, CNG, CBG, hybrid, and electric, Maruti Suzuki has unveiled a production-capable CBG variation.
Information on the Victoris SUV
The Victoris is an SUV that was just introduced in India in September 2025 and comes with factory-installed CNG, gasoline, and strong-hybrid powertrain options.
Important characteristics include:
Boot space is preserved with a segment-first under-body CNG tank architecture.
A powerful hybrid and a 1.5 L K-Series gasoline engine (also found in CNG/CBG versions) are among the engines.
In India, the starting price is at ₹10.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
What We Know about the CBG Variant
The CBG variant keeps the 1.5 L engine that has been modified for biogas use; it should produce about 87 horsepower and 121.5 Nm, which is comparable to the CNG version.
The same dual-cylinder under-body configuration as the CNG variant is used to preserve boot room.
It is now on display as a prototype, and there is no official date for its introduction in India.
Significance and Prospects
Two points are highlighted by Maruti Suzuki's presentation of the Victoris CBG at an international show: first, its expanding position as a worldwide base (India-developed model); and second, its endeavors to expand its fuel offerings beyond CNG and gasoline. Since bio-waste streams are plentiful in India, CBG may be strategically valuable.
Should it be produced for the Indian market, the Victoris CBG's combination of SUV functionality and a renewable-fuel drivetrain might make it stand out. Building the fuel-supply infrastructure (distribution, biogas plants) and maintaining cost competitiveness will be the biggest difficulty.
The Victoris CBG variant gives Maruti's SUV tale an intriguing new chapter. This vehicle will demonstrate the automaker's interest in alternatives to conventional fuels during the Japan Mobility Show in 2025.
Although a commercial launch in India has not yet been confirmed, the presentation suggests that biogas-powered transportation may soon make the leap from concept to reality.
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