Maruti Suzuki Technology Initiatives FY 2025–26: Features, Safety and Patents

Technology Development and New Vehicle Features

In its FY 2025–26 annual report, Maruti Suzuki India announced that Maruti Suzuki Technology Initiatives continued to focus on adopting and developing Suzuki technologies for the Indian market through customer research, product benchmarking and technology development. During the year, the company introduced auto air purifiers with PM2.5 displays in the Grand Vitara and Victoris, along with 64-colour ambient lighting. The Victoris also received underbody CNG, a 10.25-inch digital cluster, Android Auto, Alexa Auto, connected-car functions, a smart powered tailgate and display-based air-conditioning controls.

The company made six airbags standard in the WagonR, Alto K10, Celerio and Eeco, taking the number of Arena models with six airbags as standard to all except the S-Presso and Ertiga. Its technology efforts also covered weight optimisation, localisation, fuel efficiency, lower ownership costs, EV range and supply-chain risk mitigation. It filed 120 patents during FY 2025–26 ending March and reported 34 patents granted during FY 2026–27. It also pursued localisation and value-engineering initiatives for high-technology components such as ABS and ESC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the key technology developments during FY 2025–26?
The company’s technology development during FY 2025–26 combined new vehicle features, safety improvements, localisation, efficiency measures and intellectual-property activity for the Indian market. Key developments included auto air purifiers with PM2.5 displays, 64-colour ambient lighting, connected-car functions, a 10.25-inch digital cluster and several Victoris features. Safety was also strengthened through standard six-airbag adoption across four Arena models, while engineering initiatives targeted weight optimisation, fuel efficiency, lower ownership costs, EV range and supply-chain risk mitigation.

How did the company support localisation and technology development?
Maruti Suzuki’s FY 2025–26 technology efforts included new connected, comfort and safety features, broader component localisation, efficiency-focused engineering and measures intended to reduce supply-chain risks and ownership costs. The company introduced auto air purifiers with PM2.5 displays, 64-colour ambient lighting and several Victoris features, while making six airbags standard in four Arena models. It also filed 120 patents during the fiscal year and reported 34 patents granted during FY 2026–27, alongside localisation and value-engineering work for ABS and ESC.