CNG space offers more options for new entrants across segments
CNG models are becoming more attractive among private buyers in India as they become more feature-rich and offer less compromise options. The recent influx of CNG variants for models that never offered a choice will continue through 2023 with models from the likes of Maruti, Tata and Toyota.
Here is the top list of CNG vehicles we know will arrive in 2023
Multi Brezza CNG
The trunk of Maruti's subcompact SUV, Brezza, was recently spotted with a CNG kit. It appeared to be in some sort of dealer yard, leading us to believe it could be introduced in early 2023, making it the first Maruti SUV to offer a CNG option.
The Brezza's 1.5-liter petrol engine is shared with other engines that already offer CNG kit options, such as the Ertiga and XL6 MPV. There is a high possibility that it will be limited to a 5-speed manual transmission only in the tuned state.
The Brezza is priced between INR 7.99 lakh and INR 13.96 lakh. Its CNG trim is expected to cost him a million rupees premium over the regular petrol variant.
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Toyota High Rider CNG
Toyota has already confirmed that the new high-rider compact SUV will come with a CNG option, and bookings are already underway. Available in mid-spec G and S trims, multi-sourced his 1.5-liter petrol mild-hybrid powertrain is also offered on his XL6, still limited to a manual transmission.
Another powertrain option for the Hyryder SUV is a 1.5-liter petrol engine with powerful hybrid technology.
Toyota's compact SUVs are priced at INR 10.48 lakh to INR 18.99 lakh while the mild hybrid manual variants S and G trim are priced at INR 12.28 lakh and INR 14.34 lakh. The CNG variant is expected to cost a premium of Rs 95,000 over the corresponding petrol manual variant.
Multi Grand Vitara CNG
Following in Hyryder CNG's footsteps, Maruti may consider introducing a CNG variant of the Grand Vitara. Because both of these compact SUVs share the same foundation. The Grand Vitara uses the same engine options as its Toyota counterpart.
Maruti sells the Grand Vitara in the price range of INR 10.45 lakh to INR 19.65 lakh. The CNG variant is expected to cost a premium of Rs 95,000 over the corresponding petrol manual variant.
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Tata Altros CNG
After a strong start in the space in 2022, Tata is eager to expand its CNG lineup. Already to Tiago and Tigor he offers his CNG option with a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder petrol engine, producing 73PS and 95 Nm (CNG mode). ). The same engine is also offered in Altroz's petrol version, and it's likely that his premium hatchback will soon get the benefits of his CNG option as well. It is also believed to feature the same power figures, while being limited to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Altroz's other engine options are a turbocharged 1.2-liter petrol engine (110PS and 140Nm) and a 1.5-liter diesel engine (90PS and 200Nm).
Tata Punch CNG
The Punch Micro SUV is currently the brand's second best-selling model after Nexon. Sharing a 1.2-liter petrol engine with Tiago and Tigor, and now offering a CNG option, makes the Punch a strong candidate for a greener fuel. Expected to have the same tune with 73PS and 95Nm of torque (in CNG mode), it will likely be mated to a 5-speed manual shifter only.
Punch CNG could cost Rs 90,000 more than a regular petrol car in a micro SUV.
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Hyundai i20 CNG
Given that Maruti and Toyota have already introduced CNG options for their premium hatchbacks Baleno and Granza, Hyundai could also bet on CNG options for its premium offerings. The i20 CNG is expected to use the same engine that also powers the Grand i10 Nios CNG, his 1.2-liter unit producing 68PS and 95Nm (CNG mode).
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Kia Sonnet CNG
In April 2022, a Sonnet CNG test mule was spied with a different filler cap and a CNG sticker on the rear windshield. The model spied on is a variation of the GT line, which means Kia is working on his CNG option for a turbo petrol engine for the first time in the Indian market. Details remain unclear, but we expect it to perform less than the regular turbo petrol variant, a common feature of all CNG cars.
The CNG variant expands Sonet's powertrain options to six. Manual-only 1.2-liter petrol unit, 120PS 1-liter turbo petrol engine with iMT and DCT automatic, 1.5-liter diesel with manual and torque converter automatic.
The Kia Sonet turbo petrol variant is priced from INR 11.35 lakh to INR 13.39 lakh. Kia could demand a premium of Rs 1 million for Sonet's CNG counterpart variant.
Kia Karens CNG
We also found a Kia Carens test mule with a CNG tank mounted in the boot and another fill cap mounted next to the fuel lid, similar to what was seen on the Sonnet CNG. Another similarity with the subcompact SUV was the choice of CNG with a turbo petrol engine, as the Spy unit was the top variant with a 1.4 liter turbo petrol engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. maybe.
Kia sells MPVs in the price range of Rs.100,000 to Rs.180,000. Its CNG variant is expected to cost him a million rupees premium over the regular petrol variant.
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All of the CNG-equipped models mentioned above are expected to launch in 2023, but no timeline has been confirmed for any of them yet. The list includes a number of his CNG options, firsts in the segment, indicating that the options are no longer limited to small cars. The only compromise in this range of models is trunk space.
Note: All prices are for Delhi showroom
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