• By Divanshi Sharma
  • Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:06 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

There has been a significant surge in the demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cars in India in recent years. With growing concerns about environmental sustainability and air quality, CNG cars have also gained favour due to their lower emissions compared to traditional petrol and diesel vehicles. The relatively lower cost of CNG, in comparison to petrol and diesel vehicles, has also prompted a rise in demand. As these vehicles offer an attractive blend of reduced emissions, economic viability, and governmental support, it's no surprise that the demand for CNG cars in India continues to increase.

Here’s a list of budget-friendly CNG cars in India:

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki stands as one of India's top-selling automobile companies. Therefore, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza marked a significant milestone as the country's first SUV with factory-fitted CNG technology. Priced between Rs 9.24 Lakh and Rs 12.15 Lakh, it offers four variants and achieves an impressive 25 Kmpl mileage. The SUV houses a 1.5-litre petrol engine and features a multifunction steering wheel, power-adjustable exterior rear-view mirrors, touchscreen, automatic climate control, engine start-stop button, ABS, alloy wheels, front fog lights, and rear power windows among other features.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes equipped with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 103 bhp power and 136 Nm torque, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission. Its CNG variant is priced within the range of Rs 13.05 lakh to Rs 14.86 lakh. Notable features include the Smart Pro Plus touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, along with Suzuki Connect. The car also offers a digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, and a head-up display. In terms of safety, it is equipped with 6 airbags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), a tire pressure monitoring system, a 360-degree camera, hill-hold assist, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

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Hyundai Exter 

Recently introduced in India, the Hyundai Exter starts at just Rs 6 lakh. It offers a 1.2L bio-fuel Kappa petrol CNG engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The CNG version comes in two trims, boasting 27 km mileage and 26 safety features, that include a voice-enabled sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with BlueLink tech, dual-camera dashcam, front and rear mudguards, OTA updates, ambient sound, Alexa support, and more. It also includes 6 airbags, 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering and gear lever, footwell lighting, cooled glove box, smart key, multi-function steering, ABS, alloy wheels, power windows, and power steering.