Top 5 Cheapest CNG Cars on Sale in India
Here is a list of top 5 most affordable CNG cars you can buy in India under Rs 8 lakh.
With new BSVI emission norms and rising petrol-diesel prices, automakers are now looking for alternative fuel option for the Indian market. Car brands are now offering CNG and hybrid powertrains with their cars to drive sales in the competitive market. People have also started investing in more fuel efficient as well as economical vehicles and CNG equipped cars are one of them. If you are looking to buy a CNG vehicle, here is a list of top 5 cheapest CNG cars on sale in our market –
1. Maruti Alto CNG
India’s most popular entry-level hatchback, the Maruti Suzuki Alto is the most affordable CNG equipped car currently on sale in India. This CNG version is available in 2 variants – LXi (O) and LXi – priced at Rs 4.21 lakh and Rs 4.37 lakh respectively. It is powered by a 796cc, 3-cylinder petrol + CNG powertrain, which produces 40bhp at 6,000rpm and a peak torque of 60Nm at 3,500rpm. It is claimed to offer an impressive fuel economy of 31.59 km/kg.
Price – Rs 4.21 lakh and Rs 4.37 lakh
Mileage – 31.59km/kg
2. Maruti Wagon R CNG
It is one of the best-selling CNG cars in India. The new model is bigger and more fuel efficient than the previous model. Based on the HEARTECT platform, the new Wagon R CNG version is available in the LXI trim only and in 2 variants – LXi and LXi Optional- priced at Rs Rs 5.25 lakh and Rs 5.32 lakh respectively. Driver side airbag, power windows, reverse parking sensor, speed alert system and others are offered as standard.
The Wagon R CNG is equipped with a 998cc, 3-cylinder petrol + CNG powertrain, which is capable of producing 58bhp at 5,500rpm and 78Nm at 3,500rpm. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is claimed to return an average fuel economy of 33.54 km/kg.
Price – Rs 5.25 lakh and Rs 5.32 lakh.
Mileage – 33.54km/kg
3. Maruti Celerio
Maruti Suzuki has discontinued the diesel engine from its portfolio and is now looking at CNG as fuel option to replace the diesel demand. The company is already offering CNG fuel option with 50% of its cars and is looking to introduce more CNG equipped cars in our market. The Celerio hatchback is one of the high-selling CNG cars in our market. It features the same 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol + CNG powertrain that powers the Wagon R, producing 58bhp and 78Nm. It is claimed to deliver a fuel economy of 31.76 km/kg. The Celerio CNG is available in 2 variants – VXi and VXi (O) – priced at Rs 5.40 lakh and Rs 5.48 lakh.
Price – Rs 5.40 lakh and Rs 5.48 lakh.
Mileage – 31.76 km/kg
4. Hyundai Santro CNG
Hyundai’s entry-level and most affordable car – the new Santro is one of the cheapest CNG equipped cars currently on sale in India. Unlike Maruti that offers CNG with lower and mid-level variants, Hyundai is giving CNG fuel with the high-end variants of the Santro. The hatchback is powered by a 1.1L 3-cylinder petrol + CNG powertrain, which offers 58bhp and 84Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is claimed to deliver a fuel economy of 30.5km/kg. The hatchback also offers impressive features like a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, power windows, bluetooth connectivity, etc.
Price – 5.85 lakh and Rs 6.20 lakh
Mileage – 30.5km/kg
5. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG
Hyundai’s new popular Grand i10 Nios model is also available with CNG fuel option. It is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol + CNG powertrain, which offers 68bhp of power and 95Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is available in 2 variants – Magna and Sportz – priced at Rs 6.64 lakh and Rs 7.18 lakh respectively.
The Magna variant gets features like chromed front grille, LED DRLs, follow-me-home-headlamps, multi-functional steering wheel, keyless entry, rear AC vents, power windows and driver seat height adjust. On the other hand, the Sportz variant gets fog lamps, rear parking camera, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Voice recognition, automatic climate control with eco coating, Arkamys premium sound system and cooled glove box.
Price – Rs 6.64 lakh and Rs 7.18 lakh
