After Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki Also Achieves Stage-2 BS6 Compliance

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday (25 April) said it has upgraded its entire range of vehicles to meet the stricter emission norms under the BS-VI regime.

All company hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs (sport utility vehicles), MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) and commercial vehicles are now compliant with the new BSVI Phase-II real driving emissions (RDE) regulations, alongside being compatible with E20 fuel as well, the auto major said in a statement.

The new RDE compliant Maruti Suzuki cars feature an enhanced on-board diagnostics (OBD) system to monitor emission control systems of the car in real-time and will notify drivers in case of any malfunction, it added.

The products now also come equipped with an electronic stability control (ESC) system, MSI said.

“At Maruti Suzuki, we are always finding new and innovative ways to reduce emissions from our vehicles. The Government’s drive to incorporate the new BS6 Phase II norms will go a long way in controlling emissions from vehicles over their entire lifespan,” Maruti Suzuki India Chief Technical Officer, C V Raman noted.

BS VI Norms

BS-VI second phase emission norms are set to kick in the country from 1 April.

From April 1, vehicles will need to have an on-board self-diagnostic device to monitor the real-time driving emission levels. The device will constantly monitor key parts for meeting emission standards such as the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors, to keep a close watch on emissions. 

Equivalent to Euro-VI emission norms, the rules mandates four-wheeler passenger and commercial vehicles to add sophisticated equipment to meet the next level of emission standards. 

Conforming to the stricter emission norms, Tata Motors has also upgraded its passenger vehicle portfolio.