- The Wagon R Bioflex is priced at Rs 7.24 lakh ex-showroom, sitting Rs 86,000 above the standard ZXi+ petrol-manual variant.
- The flex-fuel model is currently available exclusively for the commercial sector, not private buyers.
Maruti Suzuki has put a number on the Wagon R Bioflex, and it stands at Rs 7.24 lakh, ex-showroom. The car was first revealed in its production-spec form at the start of June 2026, and with this announcement, it becomes India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle to receive an official retail price.
The Bioflex is built on the top-of-the-range ZXi+ 1.2-litre petrol manual variant of the standard Wagon R, which itself retails at Rs 6.38 lakh. That puts the premium for the flex-fuel capability at Rs 86,000; not an insignificant sum, but perhaps a necessary one given the engineering involved.
Wagon R Bioflex vs Standard Wagon R: Price Breakdown
Rs 86,000 More Than the ZXi+ Petrol-Manual Variant
To understand where the Bioflex sits financially, it helps to look at it against its closest sibling. The standard Wagon R ZXi+ petrol-manual is available in non-metallic paint at Rs 6.38 lakh and in dual-tone paint at Rs 6.49 lakh.
The Bioflex, at Rs 7.24 lakh across the board, does not offer a dual-tone option at all. So buyers who opt for the flex-fuel variant are also giving up a degree of personalisation along with a chunk of change.
| Variant | Wagon R Bioflex | Wagon R ZXi+ MT | Price Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-metallic paint | Rs 7.24 lakh | Rs 6.38 lakh | + Rs 86,000 |
| Metallic paint | Rs 7.24 lakh | Rs 6.38 lakh | + Rs 86,000 |
| Dual-tone paint | Not available | Rs 6.49 lakh | — |
Commercial Sector Only for Now
Private Buyers Will Have to Wait
Here is the catch that will disappoint many. The Wagon R Bioflex is currently on sale exclusively for the commercial sector.
For context, the existing Wagon R Tour H3, which is the commercial version of the standard car and is powered by a smaller 69hp, 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, is priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 5.89 lakh.
The Bioflex, in comparison, costs anywhere between Rs 1.35 lakh and Rs 2.25 lakh more than the Tour H3, depending on the variant.
Given the step up in engine size and the flex-fuel capability, that premium is understandable on paper. Whether the commercial operators who are the intended buyers will see it that way is another matter entirely.
Engine and Technical Details
1.2-Litre K12N Unit, Full Specs Awaited
The Wagon R Bioflex is powered by Maruti's K12N, 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine. Beyond that, detailed technical specifications have not yet been made public. What is known is that the car can run on E100 ethanol, petrol, or any blend of the two, which is precisely what makes it a flex-fuel vehicle in the truest sense.
The arrival of the Wagon R Bioflex marks a genuine step forward for alternative fuels in India, even if its commercial-only status means the broader market will have to exercise some patience before getting a shot at owning one.
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