Tata Tigor price in Pakyong

For your situation, there is no need to worry or consider selling the car. Your current usage of around 50 km per month, even with 4-6 weeks of no driving, is not harmful as long as you follow some basic precautions.

Modern cars like your Tata Tigor CNG AMT can handle low usage, but they do need to be run periodically to stay healthy. The main things affected by long idle periods are the battery, tyres and fluids, not the engine itself.

You should make it a point to drive the car once every 2-3 weeks for about 15-20 minutes, and occasionally run it on petrol as well, not just CNG. It is also important to stick to annual servicing, even if the running is very low, and keep an eye on battery condition and tyre pressure.

There is no real downside to keeping the car, apart from following basic maintenance. Selling it now does not make financial sense either, since the major depreciation has already happened and replacing it will only add more cost.

Overall, it is perfectly fine to continue using your current car, and with simple care, it will remain reliable for many years.

CNGs cars and SUVs have come a long way in the past few years. 

Carmakers like Tata, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki all offer models with underbody CNG tanks, which means you don't have to compromise on boot space. 

As for CNG automatics, there are currently three models for sale in India in three different body styles. 

The Tata Tiago CNG AMT (Rs 7.23 lakh-8.07 lakh, ex-showroom) is a hatchback, the Tata Tigor CNG AMT (Rs 8.19 lakh-8.74 lakh, ex-showroom) is a compact sedan, while the Nissan Magnite CNG AMT (Rs 6.89 lakh-9.70 lakh, ex-showroom) is a compact SUV.

Since you are already using a Dzire, upgrading to a new Maruti Suzuki Dzire AMT would make sense for you. It is feature-loaded, offers a comfortable ride, and the Dzire mileage of 25.71 kmpl is impressive for the AMT variants. However, if you want even lower running costs, consider getting a CNG-automatic. Your options include the Tata Tigor CNG AMT and the Nissan Magnite CNG AMT.

Tata offers the Tiago and Tigor with a CNG and automatic combination. Both cars fit well within your budget and are convenient, pocket-friendly options.

The only downside is their automated manual transmissions (AMT), they tend to feel a bit slow and aren’t as smooth as conventional automatics.

To know more about the different types of automatic transmissions, you can check this detailed podcast: Deep Drive - All You Need to Know About Automatic Gearboxes.

The Honda Elevate VX CVT is certainly a good upgrade over your Tata Tigor. It is priced well, has a good road presence, and, being a Honda, it is also reliable.

Alternatively, you could consider the Hyundai Creta, which is more feature-rich and comes with a smoother CVT compared to the Elevate. Another option is the new Maruti Suzuki Victoris, which is more fuel-efficient and comes with a conventional 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

The only CNG-automatic options currently available in the market are the Tata Tiago and Tata Tigor. The Tata Tiago, a hatchback, is priced from ₹4.57 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Tata Tigor, a compact sedan, ranges between ₹5.48 lakh and ₹8.73 lakh (ex-showroom). Choose the body style that best suits your needs.