Toyota is the latest automaker to introduce CNG cars in India, which has already been popularized by Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai.
CNG is increasingly becoming the fuel of choice for budget car buyers, among its gasoline and EV counterparts, as many automakers discontinue small-capacity diesel engines. Maruti Suzuki has been dominating the CNG market in India with a wide variety of models, followed by the latest model Toyotawith hyundai and tata scramble for a piece of cake.
CNG vehicles cost more than gasoline-powered vehicles, but have significantly lower operating costs, making them usable in the city. So here is a list of all CNG vehicles currently on sale in India, ranked from least fuel efficient to most fuel efficient, providing a cheaper and cleaner alternative. for gasoline and diesel. However, it is worth noting that in November 2022, CNG prices reached an all-time high of Rs 89.5/kg in Mumbai.
10. Tata Tiago CNG, Tigor CNG – 26.49km/kg
debut back in January of this year, tiago and Tigor are the first Tata Motors vehicles to receive CNG treatment. Both the hatchback and the compact sedan are powered by the same 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine, offered only with a 5-speed manual transmission. Their power output is also identical with both producing 73 hp and 95 Nm in CNG mode and 86 hp and 113 Nm in petrol mode. Tata is offering the CNG suite on all versions of the Tiago – from the base XE to the top-of-the-line XZ+ – while Tiago only gets it from the mid-range XM to the top-of-the-line XZ+.
The price of Tiago and Tigor ranges between Rs 6.35 lakh-7.90 lakh and Rs 7.45 lakh-8.84 lakh (former showroom, India), respectively, 90,000 more expensive than other brands. equivalent petrol version. Tata claims fuel economy of 26.49km/kg for both models, which admittedly falls short of its rivals.
9. Hyundai Aura CNG – 28.4km/kg
The Aura Hyundai is the next CNG-powered compact sedan to be sold in this country, equipped with a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. This engine, shared with the Grand i10 Nios CNG, makes 69 hp and 95.2 Nm in CNG mode and 83 hp and 115 Nm in petrol mode. CNG versions are only offered with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Hyundai claims a fuel economy of 28.4km/kg for the Aura CNG, just slightly lower than the Nios CNG. Hyundai offers the CNG kit on the S and SX versions of the Aura. The price of the Aura CNG starts at Rs 7.88 lakh, rising to Rs 8.57 lakh (old showroom, Delhi), which is Rs 95,000 more expensive than comparable petrol versions.
8. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG – 28.5 km/kg
As the hatchback brother of the Hyundai Aura, Grand i10Nios still one of the more premium and feature-packed CNG cars you can currently buy. Hyundai offers the CNG kit on the hatchback in Magna, Sportz and Asta trim levels.
As mentioned earlier, the Grand i10 Nios CNG is equipped with the same 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder powertrain as on the Aura CNG, producing identical output power. However, the hatchback offers a slightly better claimed fuel economy of 28.5 km/kg. Prices for the Grand i10 Nios CNG range between Rs 7.16 lakh-8.45 Rs (former showroom, Delhi).
7. Toyota Glanza, Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG – 30.61km/kg
Toyota and Maruti Suzuki recently launched Glanza and Baleno CNG, making them the only premium hatchbacks to date to feature a factory-fitted CNG kit. The Glanza is the brand’s first CNG model on the market while the Baleno is the first CNG model from Maruti’s Nexa lineup. Both high-end hatchback models are equipped with a 4-cylinder engine, 1.2 liter capacity, only combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox, producing 90 horsepower and 113 Nm in gasoline mode and 77 Nm. hp and 98.5 Nm in CNG mode.
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota both offer the Glanza and Baleno CNG in two versions – S and G for the Glanza and Delta and Zeta for the Baleno. Baleno CNG is lower than Glanza CNG in terms of price as the former is in the range of 8.28 lakh-9.21 lakh while the latter ranges between 8.43 lakh-9.46 lakh (old showroom, Delhi). Both models cost Rs 95,000 more than comparable petrol-powered versions.
6. Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG – 30.90km/kg
Released in August of this year, Quickly CNG is one of the newest models in Maruti’s lineup to be supplied with a factory-equipped CNG kit. It is equipped with a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine, combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, producing 77 hp and 98.5 Nm in CNG mode and 90 hp and 113 Nm. in gasoline mode. This not only makes it the most powerful but also more efficient than rivals Hyundai Grand i10 Nios (28.5 km/kg) and Tata Tiago (26.49 km/kg).
Swift CNG is available in VXi and ZXi versions, and is priced from Rs 7.77 lakh-8.45 Rs (former showroom, Delhi).
5. Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG – 31.12km/kg
Released in March of this year, Dzire is the third compact sedan on the market with a CNG version. The Dzire CNG shares the same 1.2-litre, four-cylinder powertrain as the CNG versions of the Baleno, Swift and Glanza. This means it makes 90hp and 113Nm in petrol mode and 77hp and 98.5Nm in CNG mode. Similar to its hatchback rival, the Swift, the Dzire CNG is available in two versions – VXi and ZXi. The price of the Dzire CNG ranges from Rs 8.23 lakh-8.91 lakh (former showroom, Delhi), which is Rs 95,000 more than comparable petrol versions.
4. Maruti Suzuki S Presso CNG – 32.73km/kg
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Maruti’s debut CNG version afterward update S Presso at the beginning of this month, continues to expand its line of CNG models. The S Presso CNG also has the new 1.0-litre K10C engine offered with a 5-speed manual transmission only. In petrol-only mode, the engine produces 65 hp and 89 Nm of torque, down to 57 hp and 82 Nm in CNG mode. Similar to other Maruti Suzuki CNG models, the S Presso is also available in two versions – LXi and VXi. The price of the S Presso CNG ranges between Rs 5.90 lakh-6.10 lakh (old showroom, Delhi), which is again, Rs 95,000 more than comparable petrol versions.
3. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG – 33.85km/kg
As the 13th CNG model in the brand’s product line, Alto K10 CNG has the same 1.0-litre K10C engine from S Presso CNG with the same output power as the latter. Maruti claims that the new Alto K10 CNG can achieve a fuel economy of 33.85 km/kg, making it the third most fuel-efficient CNG-powered car on the market. The brand has also recalibrated the Alto K10 CNG’s suspension to enhance ride quality, overall comfort and safety.
Maruti is offering the Alto K10 CNG in a single VXi version at a price of Rs 5.95 lakh (former showroom, Delhi), which is Rs 95,000 more than the equivalent petrol version.
2. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG – 34.05km/kg
Maruti Suzuki update the CHEAP prescription back in February of this year by introducing some equipment updates and more fuel-efficient 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engines. However, CNG buyers can only get the factory-fitted kit with the 1.0-litre engine paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. This engine develops 65 hp and 89 Nm in petrol mode and 57 hp and 82.1 Nm in CNG mode. The Wagon R CNG is also available in two versions – LXi and VXi – with prices ranging between Rs 6.43 lakh-6.86 lakh (old showroom, Delhi) and Rs 95,000 more expensive than comparable petrol versions . This makes the Wagon R the second most fuel-efficient hatchback in the country.
1. Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG – 35.60km/kg
The Celerio CNG, which was launched in January this year, continues to hold the title as the most fuel-efficient CNG vehicle in India. The budget hatchback is powered by the same 1.0-litre K10C DualJet engine as the S Presso CNG with identical output power. However, the brand only offers the Celerio CNG on the mid-range VXi version for Rs 6.69 lakh (former showroom, Delhi) – Rs 95,000 more than its equivalent petrol-powered counterpart.
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