Rising fuel prices, coupled with the government’s push for eco-friendly transport and its clear discouragement of diesel, have significantly boosted demand for CNG vehicles. For context, CNG was the second-most popular fuel type in India’s passenger vehicle market in FY2026.
In response, mass-market carmakers such as Maruti, Tata, Hyundai and Toyota have expanded their CNG portfolios, especially in the SUV space. Unlike earlier, when CNG kits were limited to bare-bones base variants, many brands now offer them across multiple trims, making feature-rich options more accessible. Continue reading to find out which are the most affordable SUVs with a factory-fitted CNG kit.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Rs 13.38 lakh-15.34 lakh
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the rebadged version of the Maruti Grand Vitara, offers a CNG powertrain option in the S and G trims. The Hyryder CNG has a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission (MT), producing 88hp and 121.5Nm. It has a claimed mileage of 26.6km/kg. The Hyryder, however, is the most expensive midsize CNG SUV on this list.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Rs 13 lakh-14.75 lakh
The mid-spec trims of the Maruti Grand Vitara – Delta and Zeta – come with the CNG option. The Grand Vitara CNG has the same 88hp 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine as the Hyryder, and it quotes a mileage of 26.6km/kg. Like the Hyryder, the Vitara SUV has a 55-litre (water-equivalent) CNG tank.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris
Rs 11.5 lakh-14.72 lakh
The Maruti Victoris, launched in September 2025, offers a CNG powertrain in three trims: LXI, VXI and ZXI. It uses the same 1.5-litre engine as the Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder, paired to a 5MT unit. However, Maruti claims a relatively higher 27.07km/kg mileage figure for the Victoris. Also, unlike the Grand Vitara and Hyryder, the Victoris comes with an underbody CNG fuel tank with a capacity of 55 litres.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Rs 9.17 lakh-11.46 lakh
Excluding the top-spec ZXI+ version, all Maruti Brezza trims – LXI, VXI and ZXI – can be had with a CNG kit. Like the Grand Vitara, Hyryder and Victoris, the compact SUV packs an 88hp 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed MT. The Brezza CNG is fitted with a 55-litre tank, and its ARAI-rated mileage is 25.51km/kg.
Tata Nexon
Rs 8.3 lakh-13.22 lakh
The Tata Nexon is the only SUV here to pair a CNG setup with a turbocharged petrol engine. The Brezza rival uses Tata Motors’s twin-cylinder tech with a 60-litre capacity. The Nexon CNG comes in Smart, Smart+, Smart+ S, Pure+, Pure+ S, Pure+ PS, Creative, Creative+ S, Creative+ PS and Fearless+ PS trims. Its 1.2-litre engine with 6MT makes 100hp and 170Nm in CNG mode and offers a 24km/kg ARAI-rated mileage.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
Rs 8.24 lakh
Toyota's Urban Cruiser Taisor, based on the Maruti Fronx, offers a CNG kit exclusively on the range-starting E trim. The Taisor CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine generating 77.5hp and 98.5Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is fitted with a 55-litre CNG tank, and the brand claims a mileage of 28.51km/kg.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Rs 7.79 lakh-8.59 lakh
The Maruti Fronx sub-4-metre SUV offers a CNG kit in the base Sigma trim and the higher-positioned Delta, which comes with an extended list of features. This contrasts with the Toyota Taisor SUV, which offers a CNG kit only in the entry-level variant. The Fronx CNG has the same 77.5hp 1.2-litre engine and boasts the same 28.51km/kg mileage figure.
Hyundai Exter
Rs 7 lakh-9.41 lakh
The Exter, Hyundai’s smallest SUV, is sold with a 60-litre dual-cylinder tank setup. Save for the mid-spec HX4+ and the top-spec HX10, the CNG kit is available on every other Exter trim. Under the hood, the Exter SUV has a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine that pushes out 69hp and 95.2Nm, mated to a 5MT unit. It has a claimed mileage of 27.1km/kg.
Tata Punch
Rs 6.75 lakh-10.6 lakh
The Tata Punch is the most affordable CNG SUV currently available in India. It is equipped with the brand’s twin-cylinder tech with a total capacity of 60 litres. CNG variants of the Tata Punch include Smart, Pure, Pure+, Adventure and Accomplished. The Pure+ and Adventure trims offer both sunroof and non-sunroof options. The SUV’s 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine, producing 74hp and 103Nm, comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Punch is also the only automatic CNG SUV currently available in the market. Its mileage is 26.99km/kg (ARAI).
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