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Best CNG SUVs In India:  The global crude oil prices have skyrocketed since the US-Iran war began on February 28, 2026. The Indian government recently hiked petrol prices by approximately Rs 3, and petrol costs have now crossed the Rs 100 mark in the country. The best way to mitigate the increased fuel prices is to use a more fuel-efficient car. Are you planning to buy a new car, and SUVs are your priority? We have compiled a list of the 5 most affordable CNG SUVs in India. Let’s take a look.

Tata Punch

The Tata Punch is one of the most affordable SUVs in the country, and it is also the most affordable CNG SUV in the country. The Tata Punch CNG is priced between Rs 6.75 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 10.60 lakh (ex-showroom). The Punch comes equipped with the brand’s iCNG technology, which incorporates two tanks with a total 60-litre capacity. The Punch CNG is available in a total of 11 trims. The SUV is powered by a 1.2-litre engine that can generate a peak power and torque output of 74 hp and 103 Nm, respectively. It has an ARAI-claimed mileage of 26.99 km/kg.

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Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter is the second most affordable CNG SUV in the country. It is available in a total of 5 variants, priced between Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 9.41 lakh (ex-showroom) in the country. The Exter also comes with a dual cylinder technology with a 60-litre capacity. The Exter is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.2-litre engine that can generate 69 hp and 95.2 Nm of torque. The Hyundai Exter has an ARAI-claimed mileage of 27.1 km/kg.

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Maruti Fronx/Toyota Taisor

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx and the Toyota Taisor are in third position in this list. The Fronx and Taisor share the same 1.2-litre engine that can generate a peak power output of 77.5 hp. Both of these SUVs have an ARAI-claimed mileage of 28.51 km/kg, and while the Fronx is available in a total of 2 variants, the Taisor is available with a single E variant, which is the base-spec trim of the SUV. The Fronx is priced between Rs 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 8.59 lakh (ex-showroom), whereas the Taisor is priced at Rs 8.24 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon is one of the best-selling cars in the Indian market currently. The Nexon CNG also gets the brand’s iCNG technology with dual tanks and a 60-litre capacity. Notably, the Nexon CNG is the only SUV in this list to offer a turbocharged petrol engine. The Nexon is powered by a 1.2-litre engine, which is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The engine can generate a peak power and torque output of 100 hp and 170 Nm, respectively. The Nexon has an ARAI-claimed mileage of 24 km/kg. The Nexon is available in a total of 10 trims, priced between Rs 8.3 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 13.22 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Maruti Suzuki Brezza

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the 5th most affordable CNG SUV in the country. The Brezza CNG is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, which is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and can generate a peak power of 88 hp. The SUV features a 55-litre CNG tank, and it has a claimed ARAI-mileage of 25.51 km/kg. The Brezza CNG is available in a total of 3 trims.


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