CNG vehicles have witnessed a steady growth this year. And proof of this lies in the fact that CNG passenger cars now account for about 10 percent of India’s total car sales, which was 8 percent in January 2022. The new launches and lower operational cost than the diesel/petrol vehicles are further encouraging demand of the CNG vehicles. Here’re key details of the 12 new CNG cars that will be launched in 2023.
Upcoming CNG Cars In 2023
Maruti Brezza CNG
The Maruti Brezza CNG is expected to arrive in early 2023. The model will come with the 1.5L K15C petrol engine making power worth 87bhp and 122Nm of torque. The CNG kit is reported to come with both manual and automatic gearbox, thus making it India’s first CNG automatic SUV. Its mileage figure is likely to be around 25-30km/kg. As per the leaked document, the Brezza CNG will be offered in 7 variants. More details here…
Tata Punch CNG/Altroz CNG/Nexon CNG
Tata Motors is likely to expand its CNG model lineup with the launch of Altroz CNG, Punch CNG and Nexon CNG in 2023. While the Punch CNG will come with the 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine, the Altroz and Nexon CNG will have a 1.2L turbo petrol unit with the factory-fitted CNG kit. The power figure of the CNG versions is likely to be down by 10bhp-15bhp. More details here…
Hyundai Creta CNG/Venue CNG/Alcazar CNG
The Hyundai Creta is rumoured to receive CNG fuel variant with the mid-life update that’s due for early 2023. If reports are to be believed, the carmaker might replace the existing 1.4L turbo petrol engine with a new 1.5L turbo petrol unit that could be offered with the factory-fitted CNG kit as well. The South Korean automaker has also been considering the CNG versions of the Venue and Alcazar SUVs. More details here…
Kia Sonet CNG/Carens CNG
Kia India might bring in the CNG variants of the Sonet subcompact SUV and Carens MPV in 2023. While the former is likely to be offered with the 1.0L turbo petrol engine, the latter might come with a new 1.5L turbo petrol motor. Both models are currently under their testing phase. The Sonet CNG will be put up against the upcoming Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza CNG variants. The Kia Carens CNG will take on the Maruti Ertiga CNG. More details here…
Toyota Innova Crysta CNG
Toyota Innova Crysta is ready to receive an update sometime next year. With the mid-life update, the carmaker might introduce the 2.7L, 4-cylinder petrol engine with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The model will be aimed at the fleet and private buyers. The company aims to manufacture around 2,000-2,500 units of the new Innova Crysta per month from February 2023. More details here…
Citroen C3 CNG
Citroen C3 CNG, which was recently caught testing, is expected to go on sale in early 2023. The model will be offered with the 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine coupled to a factory-fitted CNG kit. Its power and torque outputs will be slightly lower than its ICE-powered version. Once launched, the C3 CNG will compete against the Tata Tiago CNG. More details here…
Skoda Kushaq CNG
Skoda India has started testing the Kushaq CNG in the country. While there is no official word on its launch timeline, the model is expected to go on sale sometime in 2023. Here, it will be positioned against the soon-to-be-launched Maruti Grand Vitara CNG and Toyota Urban Cruiser CNG. The Skoda Kushaq CNG is likely to come with the 1.0L turbo petrol engine and its prices will be around Rs 1 lakh higher than its regular petrol counterpart. More details here…
