Pollution is all over the capital city captivating the sanity of the people in the capital city of India. Delhi lately has been experiencing a threshold of poor air quality with AQI above 500. While the government plans to impose restrictions and take measures to reduce pollution on an individual level.
Travelling in shared cabs or public transport is the best solution while purchasing CNG cars for long-term effect can be another way out to help ourselves and the city. CNG is undoubtedly a more affordable as well as environment-friendly alternative to conventional petrol and diesel fuels.
The most evident advantage of a CNG vehicle is the low overall running cost as compared to regular petrol options. In recent times, car manufacturers have been offering factory-fitted CNG kits in their vehicles. Maruti Suzuki holds the baton in the CNG department, followed by Hyundai and Tata Motors is the latest entrant in the CNG space.
Here is a list of 5 Affordable CNG cars to purchase this season.
1. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga CNG
Chrome studded front grille, multi-spoke alloy wheel, fog, and projector lamps are some of the highlight features of this top CNG car in India. Moreover, you can count on the TFT Multi-Information Display to give you information on the vital stats of the vehicle. There are also Automatic Climate Control and Steering Mounted Audio and Calling Controls.
Key Specifications -
Mileage | 26.10 km/kg |
Engine Displacement | 1462 cc |
Engine Type | K15B SMART HYBRID |
Alternate Fuel | Petrol |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Seating Capacity | 7-seater |
2. Hyundai Aura
The Hyundai Aura comes with a satin silver grille design, swept-back projector headlamps, and sporty diamond-cut alloy wheels. The interiors, too, are spacious for this best CNG car in India.
Key Specifications -
Mileage | 28.00 km/kg |
Engine Displacement | 1197 cc |
Engine Type | 1.2 l Bi-fuel |
Alternate Fuel | Petrol |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Seating Capacity | 5-seater |
3. Tata Tiago CNG
India’s very own Tata also offers a CNG bi-fuel option in their Tiago hatchback. It is the most powerful CNG car in its segment offering 72bhp & 95Nm of torque from its 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine. With the re-tuned suspension, leak-proof design, and leak detection failure technology, it is one of the safest CNG cars to buy in India today. Also, Tata offers the Tiago CNG in almost every trim level so you can decide which one to buy according to your budget.
Key Specifications -
Mileage | 26.49 km/kg |
Engine Displacement | 1199 cc |
Alternate Fuel | Petrol |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Seating Capacity | 5-seater |
4. Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG
While the Wagon R is available with two engine options – the 1.0-litre K10C and the 1.2-litre K12C – it’s only the former that’s offered in CNG-spec. The engine produces 57hp and 82Nm in CNG-spec and has a claimed fuel economy of 34.05km/kg. Offered in two trims – LXi and VXi – the Wagon R CNG is priced between Rs 642,000 to Rs 686,000.
Key Specifications -
Mileage | 34.05 km/kg |
Transmission Type | Manual and AMT |
Alternate Fuel | Petrol, Diesel |
Seating capacity | 5- people seater |
5. Hyundai Santro CNG
India’s favourite family car comes with a bold design and widespread appeal. It has a high-mounted stop lamp and keyless entry. Design-wise the handles are the same colour as the body, and it comes with Z-shaped character lines for the wheels.
Key Specifications -
Mileage | 30.48 km/kg |
Seating capacity | 5- people seater |
Alternate Fuel | Petrol, Diesel |
Engine Displacement | 1086 cc |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Seating Capacity | 5-seater |