Maruti Swift, Baleno and Dzire CNG-AMT launched: prices and claimed mileage compared

Maruti Suzuki has launched factory-fitted CNG versions of the Swift, Baleno and Dzire with an automated manual transmission (AMT). The new combination starts at ₹7.92 lakh for the Swift, ₹8.32 lakh for the Baleno and ₹8.53 lakh for the Dzire, all ex-showroom. Buyers who want lower CNG running costs no longer have to choose a manual gearbox in these three models. The efficiency figures below are manufacturer claims, not measured real-world results.

Maruti Swift, Baleno and Dzire CNG-AMT prices and mileage

The Swift is the least expensive entry point into Maruti's new CNG-AMT range. Baleno costs ₹40,000 more at its starting price and gives buyers a different hatchback package. Dzire costs ₹61,000 more than Swift and has the highest claimed efficiency of the three. These are starting-price comparisons across different models and trims, so buyers should compare equipment and on-road quotes separately.

What changes for city drivers?

An AMT automates the clutch and gear changes, removing the clutch pedal from stop-start driving. Pairing it with factory-fitted CNG gives commuters a way to combine that convenience with a fuel option generally chosen for lower running costs. Actual savings depend on local CNG and petrol prices, distance driven, maintenance and real-world efficiency. Maruti's published km/kg figures should be treated as standardised claims, not a promise for a particular commute.

The Swift and Dzire use a 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine with a five-speed AMT. In CNG mode, the two produce a reported 70hp and 102Nm. Their CNG manual counterparts have a ₹35,000 lower starting price on comparable variants, according to launch coverage. A buyer deciding between manual and AMT can therefore weigh that upfront premium against daily traffic convenience.

What should buyers check before choosing?

• Body style and space: Swift and Baleno are hatchbacks, while Dzire is a compact sedan. Check passenger and luggage needs in person.

• Boot packaging: The Swift and Dzire retain a spare wheel but their CNG cylinder uses boot space. Confirm usable luggage room before ordering.

• Local running cost: Compare nearby CNG availability, actual fuel prices and your monthly distance with a petrol automatic.

• Variant equipment: The three headline prices refer to different model-specific entry trims; compare final on-road quotes and features, not price alone.

How does this affect the CNG automatic market?

Maruti enters a factory CNG-automatic space where Tata already offers CNG-AMT versions of the Tiago and Tigor. That gives buyers more body styles and dealer networks to consider. The useful comparison is not a single mileage headline: gearbox behaviour, luggage space, service access, CNG station availability and total ownership cost can all change the answer for a family.

FAQs

Which new Maruti CNG-AMT is the cheapest?

The Swift VXi CNG AMT has the lowest announced starting ex-showroom price at ₹7.92 lakh.

Which has the highest claimed mileage?

The Dzire CNG AMT leads this three-model launch at a manufacturer-claimed 36.47 km/kg. Real-world results can vary.

Are these full automatics?

They use an automated manual transmission, which operates the clutch and shifts gears automatically. Its driving feel can differ from a conventional torque-converter, CVT or dual-clutch automatic.

The Maruti Swift, Baleno and Dzire CNG-AMT launch adds a practical new choice for city commuters. Start with the model and space you need, then compare the AMT premium and your likely CNG running costs before deciding.