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From Nissan To Hyundai: Best CNG SUV’s With Mileage Up To 34.05 Km/Kg Listed


Rising petrol prices burning a hole in your pocket? We have you covered, for your ease we have listed all CNG  SUVs currently on sale in India. All of these fall under the same segment and could be the perfect choice fir buyers who seek a daily commuter with affordable fill-ups.  With this comprehensive comparison you would be able to choose the vehicle that suits your needs the best.

Hyundai Exter CNG

Hyundai has developed the new Exter with a harmonious blend of performance and practicality. The Exter CNG variant has been powered by a 1.2 Bi-Fuel Kappa engine that has been equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine produces 67.72 Bhp of power @ 6000 rpm and a peak torque figure of 95.2Nm @ 4000 RPM. The Ex showroom rice of the SX -CNG is around 9.24 lakh Rs. Witnessing the rising sales for the Hyundai Exter CNG Hyundai has equipped the base model variant with CNG powertrain as well. So You Can Opt For CNG powertrain in the lower end variants as well.

Suzuki Wagon R CNG 

Suzuki Wagon R has been the go to choice for many as their primary vehicle, the Japanese tall boy design of the Hatchback has resonated well with Indians as the car has been able to sell well in all its different generations till now.

The Tall boy design allows the car to have a roomy interior that, coupled with the efficiency and practicality of a Suzuki Engine has made the car a major hit. Now If you have been seeking a CNG version of the vehicle you would have two options you could either choose the LXI CNG 1.0L version or the VXI 1.0 CNG. The VXI version would have a slew of additional features over the LXI model these would include Electronically Adjustable ORVM’s Body Coloured Door Handles, Body Coloured Bumpers, and Body Coloured ORVM’s. 

Beyond these additions the VXI variant would also have 60:40 rear seat split, tilt steering, Safety Features such as  A Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, ABS and  EBD along with ESP along with pre tensioners and rear parking sensors and child proof rear door lock. The LXI variant would not have Speed Sensitive Auto Door Lock and Security alarm. 

Tata Punch 

Tata Punch as well as the Tata Altroz Could be another choice that you can deviate towards. The Punch CNG would be powered by a 1.2 Revotron Engine that belts out 103 Nm@ 3250 Rpm and churns out a peak power output of 73.5 BHP @ 6000 rpm. Both The Altroz as well as the punch would have a tank capacity of 60 Litres.  The Punch CNG Could be a Perfect choice for commuters who seek to shift from two wheelers to a Car and seek to keep the operations costs low.  The added power and performance of the Punch along with its two tank CNG system further allows the user to have much more boot space than the Wagon R and hence the Punch Could be a more formidable choice over the Wagon R.

Nissan Magnite CNG

The All new Nissan Magnite is now available with a Government approved Retro Fitment CNG kit that would deliver a cleaner and a economical driving experience. The Kit comes with a 3 year/ 1lakh Km warranty to ensure that the rider can avail it in case of CNG powertrain failure. The CNG version is powered by a 1.0, 999cc DOHC engine. The CNG kit would be available at Nissan’s authorized dealers.

Comparison Suzuki Wagon R CNG Tata Punch CNG Hyundai Exter CNG Nissan Magnite CNG
Engine 998 CC Three Cylinder Engine 1.2 Revotron Engine 1.2 L kappa Bi-Fuel Engine Nissan Magnite Visia B4D 1.0 Mt CNG- 999 cc, 3 Cylinders1.0L cng Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.
Performance 55.92 BHP with 82.1 NM of peak Torque Max Power Output 73.5 @ 6000 and a peak torque figure of 103Nm@ 3250 67.72 Bhp of power @ 6000 rpm and a peak torque figure of 95.2Nm @ 4000 RPM 71 BHP @ 6250 RPM and 96Nm @ 340 RPM
CNG Tank capacity 8-9 Kg 8-10 KG 8-6 kg Around 12kg
Safety Features Dual Airbags- ABS,EBD and ESC Dual Airbags- ABS,EBD and ESC Dual Airbags- ABS,EBD and ESC 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Prices Rs 7,31,283 Rs 7.30 lakh Rs 8.29- Rs 11.94 Rs 7.74 lakh

Comparing the specs its only evident that the New Magnite CNG could be the perfect choice if the design of the Wagon R, Exter and Punch seems too dated.