Renault Duster vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara - Which One Should You Buy

Maruti Suzuki MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi confirmed at the 45th AGM that all Maruti cars made from 2008 onwards are E20 compatible. That covers 18 years of production and should answer the E20 worries of most current Maruti owners.

Mid-size SUVs have quietly eaten into compact SUVs' slice of the Indian passenger vehicle market, climbing to 18.2% share in Q1 FY27 from 12.4% two years ago, as buyers prioritise cabin space and features over size-driven tax savings.

All cars made from February-March 2023 onwards are E20 compatible, just in case you were think which ones, here is a full list

Hybrid cars are gaining serious interest in India as more affordable options start appearing and real-world city mileage figures impress owners.

Strong hybrids are often misunderstood in India as the term "hybrid" is used too loosely.

India's passenger vehicle market registered 3,53,043 units in July 2026, down 3.2 percent from June. Maruti accounted for most of the decline, while Tata's electric arm crossed 12,000 units for the first time this year. Here is the full breakdown by segment.

Maruti Suzuki has announced a price hike of up to Rs 30,000 across its passenger vehicle range, effective from August 2026. The automaker cited rising inflationary pressures and higher input costs as the primary reasons behind the latest revision.

Maruti could launch a wide variety of cars this year, including facelifts and new models, with flex fuel options, hybrids and EVs.

Renault has launched the Duster Adventure Edition at ₹12.99 lakh, a cosmetic-only special variant offering Leh-inspired decals, panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone climate control, priced ₹50,000 below the comparable Techno trim. It rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Nissan Tekton.

We all know Maruti Suzuki is number 1 but the followers are closing in fast