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From Maruti Brezza to Kia Sonet: Five CNG SUVs set to hit Indian roads soon

Compressed natural gas is cheaper and more eco-friendly than petrol and diesel, and several top carmakers are now launching their popular models in CNG variants

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BS Web Team New Delhi
2 min read Last Updated : May 28 2022 | 6:04 AM IST
With prices of petrol and diesel skyrocketing, many buyers are shifting towards alternate fuel options such as compressed natural gas or CNG. The fuel is cheaper and more eco-friendly than petrol and diesel. In fact, several top carmakers are now launching their popular models in CNG variants. We take a look at five upcoming CNG SUVs in India.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG

Maruti Suzuki is set to soon launch the 2022 Brezza and is expected to offer a CNG option for the car. It will get a 1.5L DualJet petrol motor with power and peak torque likely to be 87 bhp and 121.5 Nm, respectively. The car’s fuel efficiency is expected to be around 26.08 km/kg. It will reportedly be priced between Rs 7 lakh and Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Venue CNG

A CNG version of Hyundai’s compact SUV, Venue, is expected to be launched later this year. It will likely come with a 1.0L turbo petrol engine. The transmission options for the car have not been confirmed yet.

Tata Punch CNG

A mini SUV from Tata, Punch is expected to be available in CNG later this year. The vehicle will likely feature a 1.2L petrol engine. The power and torque output numbers are expected to be at 72PS and 95Nm respectively.

Tata Nexon CNG

Tata is expected to roll out its second CNG SUV - Nexon – later this year. It will reportedly get a 1.2L, three-cylinder turbo petrol engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.

Kia Sonet CNG

Kia is expected to launch a CNG variant for Sonet. The car will likely be powered by a 1.0L turbo petrol engine and a 6-speed auto-clutch manual transmission. The Kia Sonet produces 120PS of power and 172Nm of torque but the CNG variant will likely see a 10-15 per cent dip in both.

Topics :CNG AutomobileMaruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki Vitara BrezzaHyundai VenueTataKiacar market

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