Top 5 CNG cars in India
CNG-equipped cars have become a major solution for people who are bound to use their cars daily for considerable kilometers. With fuel prices rocketing sky high, CNG is one option people are opting for while buying a new car. Though we have hybrid & electric cars available, CNG serves as an affordable option when you want a vehicle with a lower running cost. Here we have made a list of the top 5 CNG cars in India that you can buy today.
Maruti Celerio CNG
India’s most fuel-efficient car, the Celerio comes equipped with factory-fitted S-CNG technology that returns a mileage of 35.6km/kg (claimed) in CNG mode. While driving on CNG, the K10C engine produces 56 bhp & 82Nm of torque. You only get a 5-speed manual gearbox with bi-fuel CNG car. Celerio is available with CNG only in the VXI trim that has features like remote central locking, music system, rear parking sensors, dual airbags, and more. Prices of the Celerio CNG start at Rs 7.52 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Top CNG cars – Tata Tiago CNG
India’s very own Tata also offers a CNG bi-fuel option in their Tiago hatchback. It is the most powerful CNG car in its segment offering 72bhp & 95Nm of torque from its 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine. With the re-tuned suspension, leak-proof design, and leak detection failure technology, it is one of the safest CNG cars to buy in India today. Also, Tata offers the Tiago CNG in almost every trim level so you can decide which one to buy according to your budget. Prices of the Tiago CNG start from Rs 7.19 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Top CNG cars – Maruti Dzire CNG
The highest selling car in its segment, Dzire comes equipped with CNG to further attract more buyers. Its 1.2-litre Dual Jet engine now comes with bi-fuel technology that produces 76bhp & 98Nm of torque. Dzire lands under the compact sedan segment so you get a spacious back seat along with a centre armrest and rear AC vents. The 378-litre boot space is however compromised due to the CNG tank but you can still be utilised. You can get the Dzire in two variants- VXI & ZXI. Prices of the Dzire CNG start at Rs 9.31 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Hyundai Aura CNG
To go against the likes of Dzire, Hyundai also has its Aura with CNG technology. Aura’s CNG version comes with a 1.2-litre engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The car is available with the CNG configuration in two trim levels- S & SX. The car is feature loaded in the SX trim as it offers many features like an 8.0-inch infotainment system, reverse parking camera, push-button start-stop, and smart entry. It offers a claimed mileage of 28km/kg. Power figures for the Aura are also decent at 68bhp and 96Nm of torque. Prices of the Aura CNG start from Rs 8.89 lakh (on road, Mumbai).
Top CNG cars – Maruti Suzuki Ertiga CNG
With its recent facelift, Ertiga now gets the new 1.5-litre K15C engine. It is the only option in the market today if you want to go for 7-seater CNG. With the facelift, Ertiga has added the ZXI trim with CNG as earlier it was only limited to VXI. Along with the new engine update, the facelift also has some cosmetic updates on the body as well as a new alloy wheel design. Prices of the Ertiga CNG start from Rs 11.94 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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