Cars with factory fitted CNG in India

For the first time in India, the price of petrol has touched the century mark. Many people have begun to cut down on travelling with a personal vehicle and are opting for alternatives. Considering the covid crisis, public transport is not the best option for travelling purpose right now. The best option people are left with is to opt for alternative fuel options, and the one which we are going to talk about is of compressed natural gas (CNG). In India, its price hovers between Rs.50-60 and doesn’t pollute the environment much. It is cheaper, cleaner, highly efficient and that’s why many people are considering to buy vehicles with factory fitted CNG. Today, we will see all the options of vehicles available with factory fitted CNG in India.

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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 CNG- 32km/kg

Maruti Suzuki Alto CNG

This budget friendly family car is one of the longest running cars manufactured in India. This car is for those who want a basic car with basic features like AC, music system, etc. the car comes in two variants, LXI and LXI optional priced at 4.66 lakhs and 4.71 lakhs respectively. The vehicle gets only driver airbag, no ABS and EBD for the base variant. The top of the line variant gets infotainment system while dual airbags and ABS with EBD is available from standard optional.  It gets a 796 cc engine which produces 40 bhp at 6000 rpm and 60 Nm at 3500 rpm of max power and max torque respectively. Maruti Suzuki Alto LXi CNG is available in Manual transmission and offered in 6 colours: Granite Grey, Cerulian Blue, Mojito Green, Uptown Red, Silky Silver and Solid White.With its pocket friendly running as well as maintenance cost, the vehicle is a good option for first time car buyers who are low on a budget.

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Maruti Suzuki S-Presso CNG- 31.2 km/kg

Maruti Suzuki S Presso CNG

The S-Presso is a car which has a box shape to give it a SUV like look. The car gets a 998 litre engine which produces 67 PS of power and 90Nm of torque. It comes with touchscreen infotainment system with body -coloured circular surrounds, power steering, front power windows, manual air conditioning. The safety is taken car by driver side as well as passenger side airbag, ABS with EBD, front disc brakes, parking sensors. The CNG option is available in the LXI, LXI optional, VXI and VXI optional. The price starts from 5.06 lakh to 5.36 lakh rupees.

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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG- 32.52 km/kg

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG

The Wagon R gets a tall stance similar to the other cars of this segment. It is powered by a 998 cc the engine produces 58 bhp of power and 78 Nm of torque. The car gets ABS with EBD, airbags, etc. the CNG is available only in the LXI and LXI option. Both the variants don’t get any kind of music system. What you get is a basic car. The price starts at 5.70 lakhs to 5.77 lakh rupees. This car can be used as a taxi more than a family car as very less features are available on offer.

 Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG- 30.47 km/ kg

Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG

The Celerio comes with a very clean design. It gets a tall stance which makes the cabin spacious. The car is powered by a 998cc engine which produces 58.33 bhp of power and 78Nm of torque. The CNG option is available in the VXI and VXI optional. It gets ABS with EBD, driver and passenger airbags, power window. Option of music system is not available on both the cars. Colour options available are Arctic White, Silky silver, Glistening Grey, Tango Orange, Torque Blue and Blazing Red. The price starts at 5.95 lakh to 6 lakh rupees.

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Maruti Suzuki Eeco CNG- 20.88 km/kg

Maruti Suzuki Eeco CNG

The Eeco van is a vehicle which can be used for transporting of goods as well as a taxi. It is powered by a 1196 cc engine which is available with a Manual transmission which produces 61.7bhpof power and 85Nm of torque. It gets driver side airbag, air conditioner, ABS. it is a 5 seater van with a good amount of boot space available even with the CNG tank. Colours available are Metallic silky silver, Metallic Glistening Grey, Cerulean Blue, Pearl Midnight Black and Solid White. Only one variant is available with CNG which is priced at 5.39 lakh rupees.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga CNG- 26.08 km/kg

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga CNG

The Ertiga is a stylish MUV with a spacious cabin for 7 passengers. It comes with a 1462 cc engine which produces 91.19 bhp of power and 122Nm of torque. The CNG is available in only VXi variant. It gets decent features like dual airbags, air conditioner, ABS with EBD, music system, power windows, multi-function steering wheel, etc. Colours available are Metallic silky silver, Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Magma Grey, Pearl Metallic Oxford Blue and Pearl Metallic Auburn Red. The price of the CNG variant is 9.46 lakh rupees.

Hyundai Santro CNG- 30.48 km/kg

Hyundai Santro CNG

The next car on the list is from the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The new Santro is completely new car compared to the previous generation. One thing which is kept as it is with the new generation is the tall boy stance of the car which gives a lot of spacious feeling inside the cabin. It gets a 1086 cc engine which is available with a Manual transmission which produces 59.17bhp of power and 85.31Nm of torque. CNG is available with two variants, Magna and Sportz. It gets ABS with EBD, driver side airbag, air conditioner, etc. the Sportz variant gets a music system. Colours available are Fiery Red, Mariana Blue, Polar White, Star Dust, Typhoon Silver, Diana Green and Imperial Beige. The price starts at 5.92 lakh to 6.06 lakh rupees.

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Hyundai Grand i-10 Nios CNG- 28 km/kg

Hyundai Grand i-10 Nios CNG

The Grand i-10 Nios gets a design which is absolutely a head turner. The quality of materials is one of the best of all the cars listed here. It is powered by a 1197 cc engine which is available with a Manual transmission. Which produces 68.05bhp of power and 95.12Nm of torque. It gets ABS with EBD, dual airbags, music system, etc. CNG variant is available with Magna and Sportz variants. The sportz variant gets additional features like touch screen infotainment system, alloy wheels, fog lamps, automatic climate control. All these features make it a perfect compact family car. Colours available are Fiery Red, Polar White, Fiery Red Dual Tone, Polar White Dual Tone, Typhoon Silver, Aqua Teal, Aqua Teal Dual Tone and Titan Grey. The price starts at 6.84 lakh to 7.38 lakh rupees.

Hyundai Aura CNG- 28 km/kg

Hyundai Aura CNG

The Aura is based on the Grand i-10 Nios but with a larger boot and longer wheelbase. It gets the same 1197 cc engine which produces 68.05bhp of power and 95.1 Nm of torque. CNG is available with only the S variant. It gets ABS with EBD, dual airbags, music system, air conditioner, power windows, fog lamps, etc. Colours available are Fiery Red, Polar White, Typhoon Silver, Alpha Blue, Vintage Brown and Titan Grey. The Aura CNG S variant is priced at 7.52 lakh rupees.

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