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•16w

My daily usage will be around 70-80 km, and I am looking for a CNG car without compromising too much on boot space. I have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Invicto CNG / (assuming you meant a Maruti CNG MPV like Ertiga/XL6), but I am confused about which variant to choose. The LXi and VXi variants seem sufficient, but I do not want to miss out on features like DRLs and LED headlamps, which are available in the ZXi variant. Is the ZXi variant a good option at around ₹15.2 lakh, considering it still misses features like a 10-inch infotainment system, sunroof, ventilated seats, leather seats, and a 360-degree camera? I am a first-time buyer and have not yet started learning to drive. Also, could you advise on the government’s future policy regarding E85/E100 fuel and how it may impact my decision?

•16w

Your requirement is clear. You want CNG without compromising boot space, and this is exactly where the Maruti Suzuki Victoris stands out. Unlike most CNG cars, including the Grand Vitara, the Victoris uses an underbody-mounted CNG tank, which means the boot remains largely usable for luggage. In comparison, the Grand Vitara’s CNG setup eats into the boot quite heavily, limiting practicality for family use.

This is the biggest real-world advantage of the Victoris, and it directly addresses your concern.

Now, coming to your variant confusion. The ZXi is the right choice. You already value DRLs and LED headlamps, and these are features you will notice every day. The missing features you mentioned, like a bigger screen, sunroof or 360 camera, are good to have, but they do not impact daily usability, especially as a first-time buyer. What matters more is ease of driving, visibility and comfort, all of which the ZXi already delivers well.

On the fuel policy side, you do not need to worry. CNG cars are completely unaffected by ethanol blending. Even if fuel moves from E20 to E27 gradually, it will not impact you. Higher blends like E85 or E100 will require completely different engines and will be introduced slowly alongside existing fuels, not replace them.

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•16w

Sorry about typo actually asking about same car victoris of which you answered thanks a lot

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