With prices of petrol and diesel shattering every record, there is an increased focus on quicker adoption of vehicles powered by alternative energy sources. Tata Motors has already been at the forefront of the EV market, but Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest-selling carmaker, doesn’t quite feel it’s the right time to introduce electric vehicles. Some other carmakers mirror the same thought, so CNG is the immediate way forward to attract car buyers looking for ultra-low running costs. Here’s a look at the upcoming CNG cars in India in 2023 under 10 Lakhs.
The first model in our list of upcoming CNG cars in India 2023 under 10 lakhs is the S-CNG version of the Maruti Brezza. Currently, the second-generation Maruti Brezza is available only with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, but soon, it will be available with the same 1.5-litre Petrol+CNG motor that powers the Ertiga.
The CNG variant is expected to go on sale in late January 2023 and has a starting price of ₹9 lakh. The 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated motor of the Brezza CNG would offer a maximum power of 88 PS and a peak torque of 122.5 Nm. The only transmission on offer will be a 5-speed manual unit. The car is likely to be available only in the low- and mid-spec variants.
| Expected-showroom Price | ₹9 Lakh Onwards |
| Expected Launch Date | January 2023 |
| Maximum Power | 88 PS |
| Maximum Torque | 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Engine | 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated |
| Fuel Type | CNG+Petrol |
| Mileage | 26 km/kg |
| Body Type | SUV |
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Next on our list of upcoming CNG cars in India 2023 under 10 lakhs is another popular vehicle by Tata. Like the Altroz, the Punch will soon get a Petrol+CNG bi-fuel option. This will be the same engine as the Tiago, albeit with some fine-tuning and will help it get a direct advantage over the Maruti Ignis and the Citroen C3.
The Petrol+CNG motor of the Punch will provide a maximum power of 72 bhp and a peak torque of 92 Nm. The engine will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and could offer up to 25 km/kg. Prices of the Tata Punch CNG are expected to start at ₹6.5 lakh, and its launch should happen in April 2023.
| Expected-showroom Price | ₹6.5 lakh onwards |
| Expected Launch Date | April 2023 |
| Maximum Power | 73 PS |
| Maximum Torque | 92 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Engine | 1.2-litre three-cylinder, Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel Type | CNG+Petrol |
| Mileage | 23 km/kg |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
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Tata’s CNG launch in 2023 includes the popular Altroz. It’s likely to launch in May at a starting price of ₹7 lakh (ex-showroom). The premium hatchback will share its petrol+CNG with the Tiago, but the 1.2-litre three-cylinder mill should get re-tuned for application in a heavier car. It will output 73 PS and 92 Nm of maximum power and peak torque, respectively.
The engine will be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and should offer upwards of 23 km/kg. The upcoming CNG car in India will rival the Maruti Baleno S-CNG.
| Expected-showroom Price | ₹7 lakh onwards |
| Expected Launch Date | May 2023 |
| Maximum Power | 73 PS |
| Maximum Torque | 92 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Engine | 1.2-litre three-cylinder, Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel Type | CNG+Petrol |
| Mileage | 23 km/kg |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
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Currently, Honda is the only carmaker to offer a diesel variant in the affordable sedan market. However, its cheapest sedan, the Amaze, is about to get a CNG version.
The new model will launch around July this year and cost approx ₹7.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Its chief rivals will include the CNG versions of the Maruti Dzire and Hyundai Aura. Few details are available, but it will likely launch in manual and automatic transmission versions. This means that the Honda Amaze could soon become the only affordable sedan to be available with an auto option on petrol, diesel, and CNG fuel variants.
| Expected-showroom Price | ₹7.5 lakh onwards |
| Expected Launch Date | July 2023 |
| Maximum Power | 68 PS |
| Maximum Torque | 130 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual/CVT |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Engine | 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated |
| Fuel Type | CNG+Petrol |
| Mileage | 25 km/kg |
| Body Type | Sedan |
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After the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS, the only CNG car from the South Korean carmaker, the i20 is all set to receive a CNG variant to rival Maruti Baleno.
The upcoming model should launch in August 2023 and cost around ₹7.5 lakh onwards. It will have the same powertrain as the NIOS, which means it will be powered by the 1.2-litre VVT petrol+CNG engine. The motor should offer 69 PS and 95 Nm. The motor will come mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and there won’t be any automatic option.
| Expected-showroom Price | ₹7.5 lakh onwards |
| Expected Launch Date | August 2023 |
| Maximum Power | 69 PS |
| Maximum Torque | 95 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Engine | 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated |
| Fuel Type | CNG+Petrol |
| Mileage | 25.4 km/kg |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
Check out our collection of Used Hyundai i20 Cars in India.
While there is no straight answer to this, some of the best CNG cars in India include the Maruti WagonR CNG, Tata Tiago CNG and Maruti Ertiga CNG.
The high prices of petrol and diesel has led to a corresponding increase in the demand for CNG vehicles. This is because CNG is cheaper than petrol and diesel. Plus, CNG cars offer a higher mileage. Therefore, there is a high waiting period on most CNG cars in India.
The lowest priced CNG cars in India include Maruti Alto, WagonR S-Presso and Tata Tiago.
Currently, the most expensive CNG cars in India are the Maruti Ertiga and Maruti Dzire.
The highest mileage CNG cars in India include Maruti Alto 800, S-Presso and WagonR.
