{"id":509302,"date":"2023-03-25T07:30:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T02:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/?p=509302"},"modified":"2026-07-03T17:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:09:09","slug":"best-cng-suv-cars-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/best-cng-suv-cars-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Best CNG SUV Cars in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CNG cars have always appealed to budget-conscious buyers looking for a cheaper long-term alternative. That\u2019s why it was rare to see many luxury or high-end SUV CNG cars on the road. However, that\u2019s not the case any longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are currently many types of SUV-type CNG cars on the Indian automotive market, from very low-cost micro-SUVs to reasonably priced compact SUVs to large, high-end mid-size SUVs priced between those two extremes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest advantage of a CNG SUV is simple. You get the higher seating position, ground clearance and road presence of an SUV, along with the lower fuel cost of CNG. This makes CNG SUVs especially useful for city driving, daily office runs, family use and high monthly running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, each CNG SUV is uniquely constructed and contributes its own level of efficiency, boot space, price point, and premium feel. Many newer designs are also addressing the classic shortcoming of CNG vs petrol vehicles when transporting loads, through their design approach to using either twin-cylinder or under-carriage CNG tank arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a complete look at the best CNG SUV cars in India in 2026, along with their prices, mileage, engine details and ideal use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best CNG SUV Cars in India: Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The top factory-fitted CNG SUV cars are listed in the table below. Approximate ex-showroom prices are listed below, but will vary by city and based on changes to variants and manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNG SUV<\/strong><\/td>Approx. CNG Price Range<\/strong><\/td>Claimed Mileage<\/strong><\/td>Engine<\/strong><\/td>Transmission<\/strong><\/td>Best For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tata Punch <\/td>Rs. 6.75 lakh to Rs. 10.60 lakh<\/td>26.99 km\/kg<\/td>1.2L petrol CNG<\/td>Manual, AMT<\/td>Budget buyers, city use, automatic CNG buyers<\/td><\/tr>
Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo<\/td>Rs. 7.00 lakh to Rs. 9.41 lakh<\/td>27.1 km\/kg<\/td>1.2L petrol CNG<\/td>Manual<\/td>City buyers who want features and usable boot space<\/td><\/tr>
Maruti Suzuki Fronx <\/td>Rs. 7.79 lakh to Rs. 8.59 lakh<\/td>28.51 km\/kg<\/td>1.2L petrol CNG<\/td>Manual<\/td>Buyers wanting high mileage and crossover styling<\/td><\/tr>
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor <\/td>Around Rs. 8.24 lakh<\/td>28.51 km\/kg<\/td>1.2L petrol CNG<\/td>Manual<\/td>Toyota buyers wanting a fuel-efficient crossover<\/td><\/tr>
Tata Nexon<\/td>Rs. 8.30 lakh to Rs. 13.22 lakh<\/td>24 km\/kg<\/td>1.2L turbo petrol CNG<\/td>Manual<\/td>Buyers wanting performance, safety and boot practicality<\/td><\/tr>
Maruti Suzuki Brezza <\/td>Rs. 9.17 lakh to Rs. 11.46 lakh<\/td>25.51 km\/kg<\/td>1.5L petrol CNG<\/td>Manual<\/td>Family buyers wanting a proven compact SUV<\/td><\/tr>
Maruti Suzuki Victoris <\/td>Rs. 11.50 lakh to Rs. 14.72 lakh<\/td>27.02 km\/kg<\/td>1.5L petrol CNG<\/td>Manual<\/td>Buyers wanting a premium Maruti CNG SUV with better boot usability<\/td><\/tr>
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara <\/td>Rs. 13.00 lakh to Rs. 14.75 lakh<\/td>26.6 km\/kg<\/td>1.5L petrol CNG<\/td>Manual<\/td>Buyers wanting a larger midsize CNG SUV<\/td><\/tr>
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder <\/td>Rs. 13.38 lakh to Rs. 15.34 lakh<\/td>26.6 km\/kg<\/td>1.5L petrol CNG<\/td>Manual<\/td>Buyers wanting Toyota\u2019s midsize CNG SUV alternative<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tata Punch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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With regard to practicality, the Tata Punch<\/a> iCNG would be one of the best ways to enter the CNG SUV segment. The vehicle is small enough for urban environments, and has been styled with SUV design elements while also featuring Tata’s Dual Cylinder arrangement for the storage of CNG. Instead of using a single tank in the cargo compartment of the Tata Punch, the two tanks are mounted below the cargo area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Punch iCNG is also important because it is currently one of the rare CNG SUVs to offer an automatic option. Its AMT variants make it a strong choice for buyers who want the low running cost of CNG but do not want to drive a manual in traffic every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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