The increasing popularity of CNG-powered vehicles in India is evident from the growing sales numbers. With lower costs compared to petrol and diesel CNG cars are becoming a preferred choice for many buyers. The most costly CNG vehicles and SUVs in India are featured on this list which includes models from Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Toyota.
1. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Price: Rs 8.40 lakh to Rs 9.33 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno was the first model from the brand's Nexa lineup to receive a factory-fitted CNG kit. Launched in late October 2022, the Baleno CNG is available in two trims, Delta and Zeta, and comes with a premium of Rs 95,000 over its petrol counterpart. It is powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder K12N engine, offering a claimed fuel economy of 30.61km/kg.
2. Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Price: Rs 8.44 lakh to Rs 9.12 lakh
Maruti Suzuki introduced the Dzire CNG in March 2022, making it the most expensive compact CNG sedan in the market. Offered in VXi and ZXi trims, the Dzire CNG is priced at Rs 95,000 more than its corresponding petrol manual trims. It shares the same 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine as the Baleno, producing 76hp and 98.5Nm of torque in CNG mode, with a claimed fuel economy of 31.12km/kg.
3. Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG
Price: Rs 8.46 lakh to Rs 9.32 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG is a coupe crossover based on the Baleno platform. It features the same 1.2-litre engine as the Baleno and Dzire, offering identical outputs. The Fronx CNG comes equipped with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, automatic climate control, dual airbags, and reverse parking sensors. It boasts a fuel efficiency of 28.51km/kg.
4. Toyota Glanza
Price: Rs 8.65 lakh to Rs 9.68 lakh
The Toyota Glanza is identical to the Baleno CNG and is available in two trims S and G. It shares the same powertrain and mileage figures as the Baleno CNG. The Glanza also gets similar equipment on the inside, including LED projector headlamps, 16-inch alloys, a 7.0-inch touchscreen, voice assistant, connected car tech with OTA updates, a start/stop button, and six airbags on the top-spec trim.
5. Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Price: Rs 9.29 lakh to Rs 12.25 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the first compact SUV to get a CNG powertrain. Available in three trims LXi, VXi, and ZXi the Brezza CNG costs Rs 95,000 more for each corresponding trim than its petrol counterpart. It is powered by the 1.5-litre K15C DualJet engine, offering a claimed fuel economy of 25.51km/kg. The Brezza CNG’s ZXi trim gets features like a 7.0-inch touchscreen with SmartPlay Pro+ system, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a start/stop button, sunroof, and cruise control.
6. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Price: Rs 10.78 lakh to Rs 11.88 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the second MPV after the Eeco to be equipped with a factory-fitted CNG kit in the brand's Arena lineup. Offered in VXi and ZXi trims, the Ertiga CNG is powered by the 1.5-litre K15C engine, offering a fuel economy of 26.11km/kg. Feature highlights on the top-spec trim include automatic headlamps, a start/stop engine button, a 7-inch touchscreen, four airbags, and cooled cupholders. It has a 60-litre CNG tank.
7. Toyota Rumion CNG
Price: Rs 11.39 lakh
The Toyota Rumion is a badge-engineered sibling to the Ertiga, featuring the same 1.5-litre K15C powertrain. The Rumion CNG is only available in a single entry-level S trim, equipped at par with Ertiga's mid-spec VXi trim. Toyota claims a fuel efficiency figure of 26.11 km/kg, which is identical to that of the Ertiga CNG.
8. Maruti Suzuki XL6
Price: Rs 12.56 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 CNG is a more premium alternative to the Ertiga CNG. Available in mid-spec Zeta trim, the XL6 CNG shares the same powertrain as the Ertiga CNG but offers a marginally higher claimed fuel economy of 26.32km/kg. It comes equipped with features like cruise control, an engine start/stop button, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch touchscreen, and four airbags.
9. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Price: Rs 13.11 lakh to Rs 14.92 lakh
Launched in January 2023, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was the country’s first midsize SUV to get a factory-fitted CNG kit. Available in mid-spec Delta and Zeta trims, the Grand Vitara CNG costs Rs 95,000 more than the corresponding petrol manual trims. It is powered by the 1.5-litre K15C engine from the XL6 and Ertiga CNG, offering a fuel economy of 26.11 km/kg. The top-spec trim includes features like full-LED headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, an engine start/stop button, and six airbags.
10. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Price: Rs 13.71 lakh to Rs 15.59 lakh
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is the second midsize SUV in its class to be equipped with a factory-fitted CNG kit. Available in S and G trims, the Hyryder CNG costs Rs 95,000 more than its corresponding petrol manual trims. It shares the same powertrain as the Grand Vitara CNG and offers an identical claimed fuel economy figure of 26.6km/kg. The top-spec G trim gets features like full-LED headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, an engine start/stop button, six airbags, and cruise control.
India is moving toward more economical and environmentally friendly mobility options as seen by the launch of CNG versions of these well-known cars. These CNG vehicles and SUVs are attractive options for those wanting to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing features or performance due to their reasonable pricing and outstanding fuel efficiency. The number of manufacturers offering CNG options is likely to increase as the market grows giving consumers looking for greener solutions even more options.