The CNG car market in India is a rather niche market, mostly limited to the commercial fleet. A CNG car is ideal for daily commutes without worrying about the rising costs of petrol and diesel in the country and is even a cleaner, greener alternative. With fuel prices fluctuating frequently, it has become quite difficult to keep a check on monthly fuel expenses. This is one of the reasons that buyers prefer CNG-powered cars, and the number of models on sale in the country is only increasing. With Tata Motors foraying into the CNG space, the options to own one only increases, as well as allows to choose a different product other than a Maruti Suzuki or even a Hyundai. However, in the used car market, CNG vehicles are in huge demand and come at a very reasonable rate as well. Today, we list out 10 such CNG-powered vehicles that you can purchase under Rs. 10 lakh.
The Hyundai Santro is an attractive option if you are looking for CNG-powered cars. It is offered in two variants - Magna and Sportz with a starting price of Rs. 6.09 lakh and Rs. 6.38 lakh respectively.
Hyundai Santro CNG
Under the bonnet, the CNG derivative of the small hatchback gets a 1.1-litre, 4-cylinder engine tuned to make 59bhp and 84Nm of peak torque and comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Hyundai claims the Santro CNG can return a mileage of 30.48km/kg as per ARAI readings.
Price now: Rs. 5.54 lakh
Hyundai India introduced the CNG models of the BS6 Grand i10 Nios hatchback for the Indian market back in 2020 in two variants - Magna and Sportz at Rs. 7.07 lakh and Rs 7.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India) respectively.
Hyundai India introduced the CNG models of the BS6 Grand i10 Nios hatchback for the Indian market back in 2020.
Mechanically, the CNG variants of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios are powered by a 1.2L, VVT petrol engine tuned to make 68bhp @6,000rpm against the peak torque of 95Nm of torque @4,000rpm. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox only. It returns a certified mileage of 18.9km/kg.
Price now: Rs. 5.60 lakh
Complying on Indian roads since 2017, the Hyundai Xcent Prime is one of the most preferred and widely run CNG vehicles in India. Available only for fleet operators, the factory-fitted CNG version of the Hyundai Xcent Prime is accessible in two variants- T+ (S) and T+ (M) priced at Rs. 7.25 lakh and Rs. 7.29 lakh (ex-showroom, India) respectively.
Hyundai Xcent Prime
The Xcent Prime comes with a 1.2-litre Kappa Dual VTVT engine developing 82bhp and 114Nm of peak torque, paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It returns a certified mileage of 25.4km/kg.
Price now: Rs. 3.57 lakh
The Hyundai Aura, which is essentially the latest generation Xcent subcompact sedan, is a popular option in its segment. Unlike the Grand i10 Nios, the Aura sedan is only offered in one variant, which is the mid-spec S trim, and it's priced in India at Rs. 7.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The car comes with a 60-litre CNG tank capacity and a fuel efficiency of 28km/kg.
The CNG-powered Aura gets the same 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine that makes 68bhp and 95Nm of peak torque, while mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. The car comes with a 60-litre CNG tank capacity and a fuel efficiency of 28km/kg.
Price now: Rs. 6.90 lakh
Maruti Suzuki updated its Ertiga CNG in 2020 with enhanced features as well as gave it a price hike. Available at Rs. 9.66 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the Ertiga CNG is offered only in the VXi trim and returns a fuel efficiency figure of 26.08km/kg. The Ertiga CNG is also a popular choice in the market, as it accounts for more than 41 per cent of the overall sales of the Ertiga moniker.
Maruti Ertiga CNG
Moreover, the Ertiga, at present, is the sole MPV in India that comes equipped with factory-fitted CNG technology. It is powered by a 1,462cc, K15B unit that develops 104bhp @6,000rpm and 138Nm of peak torque @4,400rpm. The transmission is handled by a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Price now: Rs. 5.50 lakh
Maruti Suzuki introduced the CNG variant of Wagon R in 2019 at Rs. 5.83 lakh and Rs. 5.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the LXI and LXI (O) variants, respectively. The company-fitted CNG kit is paired with a 1.0-litre engine, offering a best-in-class mileage of 33.54km/kg. The factory-fitted Wagon R S-CNG vehicle comes with standard warranty benefits and the convenience of Maruti Suzuki's service network spread across India.
The Marut Suzuki WagonR CNG was introduced in 2010 and hit the 2 lakh sales mark in 2017
If you are in the used space, then we would recommend this model of the Wagon R CNG, instead of the pre-facelift versions, which have aged and gotten outdated by now. With the newer model, you can also expect a few new features that were missing from the previous iteration.
Price now: Rs. 3.87 lakh
Although Maruti Suzuki India updated the Celerio S-CNG for 2022 based on the new Celerio, the used car space is filled with the older 2014 model of the Celerio CNG, which also makes up for the majority of space in the commercial fleets.
The 2014 Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG returned an impressive 31.79km/kg (claimed) mileage.
The 2014 Celerio CNG returned an impressive 31.79km/kg (claimed) mileage, from the 1.0-litre KB10 mill that was also found on the older Celerio. It returned 58bhp and came installed with the same MSI patented iGPI system, found on the Maruti WagonR and Ertiga as well.
Price now: Rs. 2.45 lakh
Maruti Suzuki gave the Alto a facelift in 2019 as it now comes with the latest safety norms as well as fits a BS6 compliant engine. With prices starting from Rs. 4.76 lakh ex-showroom India), the most opted model of the Alto 800 is the pre-facelift versions, which go as low as Rs. 2.5 lakh in the pre-owned car space.
Maruti Alto 800 CNG
You can also get CNG versions for as low as Rs. 1 lakh, but then again, these models would have clocked more than 1 lakh km on their odo or are in slightly worse condition. Look for one under 55,000km.
Price now: Rs. 1.73 lakh
Maruti Suzuki added the S-Presso to its CNG range in 2020, in four variants- LXi, LXi (O), VXi, and VXi (O), in both manual and AGS variants. The prices range between Rs. 5.12 lakh to Rs 5.44 lakh (ex-showroom). It is built on Maruti's Heartect platform and gets the same 1.0-litre petrol engine from the Alto K10 putting out 67bhp @5,500 rpm and 90Nm of peak torque @3,500 rpm.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso CNG
The engine in the CNG version is BS6 compliant and delivers an impressive fuel economy of 31.2km/kg while having a tank capacity of 55-litres.
Price now: Rs. 4.10 lakh
Maruti Suzuki updated the Eeco for India with a BS6 compliant powertrain in three variants- STD, 5-seater AC CNG, and standard AC CNG, at Rs. 5.39 lakh, Rs. 5.61 lakh and Rs. 5.81 lakh respectively. However, The BS6 Eeco CNG is available only in one variant for private buyers. The MPV comes with the same BS6-compliant 1.2-litre petrol engine that puts out 73bhp of power and 98Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The claimed fuel efficiency figure of the BS4 Eeco CNG stood at 21.94km/kg.
In its BS4 avatar, the Eeco CNG offered 63bhp and 85Nm of torque. Its output figures remain unchanged in the BS6 form. The claimed fuel efficiency figure of the BS4 Eeco CNG stood at 21.94km/kg.
Price now: Rs. 3.26 lakh
