Cng Cars Under 10 Lakh in India (23)

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We'd recommend the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta CNG. After covering 1.7 lakh km in your 2017 Wagon R CNG, the Baleno will feel like a significant upgrade in terms of comfort, refinement, ride quality and highway stability, while retaining the low running costs and reliability you've come to appreciate. The proven 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is smooth and refined, and the factory-fitted CNG kit makes it an ideal companion for your daily 70km commute. The Delta variant of this Maruti Suzuki car also strikes an excellent balance between price and features, making it the value-for-money pick in the range.If you'd prefer the higher seating position and SUV styling, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Sigma CNG is a strong alternative. It uses the same dependable 1.2-litre four-cylinder CNG powertrain but offers better ground clearance and a more rugged design. Although it's the base variant, it comes equipped with all the essential features and remains excellent value for money.

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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With a daily run of 120km and 80% highway driving, your priority should be low running costs, comfort and reliability. Given your budget of around Rs 10 lakh (including the exchange value of your Swift), the entry-level Maruti Brezza CNG seems like a sensible choice. It is a proven, reliable car with a comfortable ride, good suspension and low running costs.The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift will feature modern styling and a standard equipment list that will include most of the essentials. Maruti’s service network is also a big advantage.

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Go for the Tata Punch CNG. It meets your requirements very well with a good list of safety equipment and a 5-star BNCAP crash test rating. Its dual CNG tank setup also limits boot space intrusion, and thus you get a clear load area free of intrusions. This Tata car is also perfect for the city with its compact dimensions, and it offers good highway stability, which will be handy on your occasional out-of-city trips. Importantly, the CNG range starts below Rs 8 lakh, and there are also many variants below your ceiling of Rs 10 lakh.

Tata Punch

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Go for the Hyundai Exter HX4 CNG. It is the best fit for your requirements as a first-time buyer who is still learning to drive. This Hyundai car is compact, easy to manoeuvre and offers excellent visibility, which will help build your confidence behind the wheel. It also has a slightly higher seating position than a sedan, making it easier to judge the car’s dimensions in traffic and while parking. The CNG option keeps running costs low, and Hyundai’s service network and ownership experience are among the best in the segment. The only downside is that, while very smooth, it's not particularly powerful. It will feel more than adequate since your use is primarily in the city.The Tata Nexon Pure CNG is a strong alternative, as it gives you a larger car, more performance for your highway trips and better comfort overall. However, the Exter feels more refined and easier to drive in the city. However, the Pure variant is very barebones on features, not even getting a screen-based infotainment system, which doesn't make you feel like you've got your money's worth. Plus, since your mother only occasionally joins you on your trips, the added space in the rear seat won't be a huge regular benefit. Most crucially, however, the larger and more swoopy Nexon isn't as easy to drive as the Exter for a first-time buyer.

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Tata Nexon

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An electric car can make sense for your needs if you can charge at home. If yes, the Punch EV 30kWh makes sense for your needs, but you will need to stretch your budget closer to Rs 11 lakh. The Punch has better ground clearance than your current Tiago and takes on bad roads very well. The base Smart trim is very bare-bones, so opt for the Smart+ instead.If you must stick to your Rs 9 lakh budget, then the Tiago EV is the only other option. While it will lower your running costs, you will still need to deal with the low ground clearance. Apart from that, the updated Tiago EV's interior will feel like a step up from your 2023 model. The Pure+ trim has most of the basic features covered, and the 19kWh battery should give you sufficient driving range. Just beware, if your current Tiago scrapes its belly on the rough patch you encounter, so will the Tiago EV. If you can't charge at home, the Punch CNG AMT is your best bet, but you will need to stretch your budget to about Rs 10 lakh. It has a dual-tank setup, so you still have a usable boot, the AMT works reasonably well and will make life easier in traffic, and it has the ground clearance you need.Overall, the Tiago EV is a good fit for your needs if you can charge at home. If not, the Punch CNG AMT is worth stretching for.

Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch

Tata Tiago EV