Suzuki's Strategic Shift: A 10-Year Engine, Hybrid, and EV Blueprint

Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced a comprehensive 10-year powertrain strategy that spans internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids, battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and alternative fuels, reflecting its multi-pathway approach to decarbonization.

Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)

By 2025: Continued refinement of 1.5-litre naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines.

By 2030: Introduction of direct-injection turbo engines and “digital hybrid” powertrains.

Post-2030: Next-generation ICE platforms to integrate with electrification and run on alternative fuels.

Hybrids

Expansion of strong hybrid systems and phased rollout of plug-in hybrids.

Evolution of its “Super EneCharge” mild hybrid system.

Gen-2 plug-in hybrids expected by 2030, with digital engine integration for enhanced performance by 2035.

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Development of compact EVs in the A, B, and Kei segments.

Gen-2 EVs with improved range and cost-efficiency targeted for 2030.

Next-gen EVs to feature advanced, affordable battery technologies in the longer term.

Alternative Fuels

E20 ethanol-blended fuel-compatible engines launched in India in April 2025.

Plans to introduce flex-fuel vehicles (up to E85 ethanol) within the current financial year.

This strategy reinforces Suzuki’s commitment to offering diverse, market-specific solutions as global regulations and customer preferences evolve.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.