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5 SUVs Under Rs 20 Lakh With A CNG Option


The list includes just one sub-4m SUV, while being mostly dominated by Maruti models

SUVs under 20 lakh with CNG option

While Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel has been available in the automotive industry for quite some time, it has only recently started making its way into SUVs. Many newly launched SUVs, including the Hyundai Exter and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, now come with a CNG option. In this article, we will take a look at all the SUVs priced under Rs 20 lakh that offer a CNG option:

Tata Punch

Tata Punch CNG

  • The Tata Punch is the latest CNG offering from the automaker. It comes with Tata’s twin-cylinder technology, which allows for a usable boot space even with the CNG option.

  • Tata offers the Punch with an optional CNG kit on five variants: Pure, Adventure, Adventure Rhythm, Accomplished, and Accomplished Dazzle S.

  • The Punch CNG is equipped with a 1.2-litre petrol engine (73.5PS/103Nm) paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. It has a claimed mileage of 26.99km/kg.

  • The price of the Punch CNG ranges from Rs 7.10 lakh to Rs 9.68 lakh.

Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter CNG

  • The Hyundai Exter has been available with a CNG powertrain since its launch in July 2023.

  • Hyundai offers the alternative fuel option only on the mid-spec S and SX trims of the micro SUV.

  • It is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 69PS and 95Nm of torque. This powertrain is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and has a claimed fuel efficiency of 27.10km/kg.

  • The Exter CNG is priced between Rs 8.33 lakh and Rs 9.06 lakh.

Maruti Brezza

Maruti Brezza CNG

  • The Maruti Brezza is the only SUV in the subcompact segment to offer an optional CNG powertrain.

  • Maruti provides the CNG option on four variants of the SUV: LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi Dual Tone (DT).

  • It is equipped with a 1.5-litre petrol+CNG powertrain that generates 88PS/121.5Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Brezza CNG has a claimed fuel economy of 25.51km/kg.

  • The price of the Brezza CNG ranges from Rs 9.24 lakh to Rs 12.15 lakh.

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Maruti Grand Vitara

Maruti Grand Vitara CNG

  • The Maruti Grand Vitara was the first SUV to offer a CNG option back in early 2023.

  • The optional CNG kit is available only on the mid-spec Delta and Zeta variants of the Grand Vitara.

  • It is powered by a 1.5-litre engine that produces 88PS/121.5Nm. Maruti offers it only with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Grand Vitara CNG has a claimed fuel efficiency of 26.60km/kg.

  • The price of the Grand Vitara CNG ranges from Rs 13.05 lakh to Rs 14.86 lakh.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Toyota Hyryder CNG

  • The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is the only SUV in Toyota’s lineup to offer a CNG option.

  • You can opt for the CNG option only on the mid-spec S and G variants of Toyota’s compact SUV.

  • As it is the cousin of the Maruti Grand Vitara, it comes with the same powertrain and claimed mileage.

  • Toyota has priced the CNG variants of the SUV between Rs 13.56 lakh and Rs 15.44 lakh.

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Maruti Fronx

Maruti Fronx

  • The Maruti Fronx is a crossover SUV based on the Maruti Baleno. It also offers a CNG powertrain option, introduced in July 2023.

  • The optional CNG kit is available on the lower-spec Sigma and Delta variants.

  • It is equipped with the same 1.2-litre petrol engine as the Baleno CNG, producing 77.5PS and 98.5Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 28.51km/kg on the Fronx CNG.

  • The CNG variants of the Fronx are priced from Rs 8.41 lakh to Rs 9.28 lakh.

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Which of these CNG SUVs would you choose and why? Let us know in the comments. Also, share your thoughts on which other SUVs priced under Rs 20 lakh you would like to see on this list in the future.

All prices, ex-showroom Delhi

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