The soaring fuel prices in recent years have resulted in a growth in demand of CNG vehicles. CNG cars are not only cheaper to run as compared to petrol & diesel counterparts, but are also environment friendly. Keeping the growing demand of CNG cars in mind, manufacturers continue to diversify their respective CNG portfolios. Unlike a few years ago, a CNG car buyer does not need to settle for an entry-level, small car. Here’s a list of the most affordable CNG SUVs in India in March 2024.
6. Toyota Hyryder CNG
Starting price: Rs 13.71 lakh
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder CNG is essentially the most premium CNG SUV in India, carrying a base price of Rs 13.71 lakh. However, given the limited number of CNG SUVs in the country, earns it position on this list. The CNG kit is available with its 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine, mated to a 5-speed manual. The petrol-CNG powertrain produces 88hp and 122Nm, returning a claimed fuel efficiency of 26.60km/kg.
5. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG
Starting price: Rs 13.15 lakh
Toyota Hyryder’s cousin Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is also available with a CNG kit from the factory. Maruti Suzuki offers a CNG option on two variants of the Grand Vitara - Delta and Zeta, with prices starting from Rs 13.15 lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG gets the same powertrain as the Hyryder CNG. In March 2024, Grand Vitara and Hyryder are the only two midsize SUVs in India to be offered with a CNG option.
4. Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG
Starting price: Rs 9.29 lakh
The Brezza is yet another Maruti Suzuki SUV with its 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that is available with a CNG option straight from the factory. In CNG mode, the powertrain generates 88hp and 121.5Nm. The Brezza CNG gets a 5-speed MT as standard, and has a claimed mileage figure of 25.51km/kg.
3. Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG
Starting price: Rs 8.46 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG makes use of a 1.2-litre petrol engine making 77.5hp and 98.5Nm. The CNG version is offered with a 5-speed MT as standard offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 28.51km/kg. The Maruti Fronx CNG can be had in either the entry-level Sigma variant, or the mid-level Delta trim with prices starting from Rs 8.46 lakh.
2. Tata Punch CNG
Starting price: Rs 7.23 lakh
The Punch CNG makes use of Tata Motors’ dual-cylinder technology that helps free up more space in the boot as compared to a conventional CNG cylinder. With prices starting from Rs 7.23 lakh, the Tata Punch CNG is the second-most affordable CNG SUV in India. It gets a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that makes 73.5hp and 103Nm in CNG mode.
1. Hyundai Exter CNG
Starting price: Rs 6.43 lakh
The Hyundai Exter CNG is the most affordable CNG SUV in India in March 2024, with a base price of Rs 6.43 lakh. The Maruti Fronx CNG and Tata Punch CNG rival makes use of a 1.2-litre petrol engine, generating 69hp and 95Nm. Similar to its rivals, the Exter CNG can only be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox. It has a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 27.10km/kg.
