From ₹7 Lakh Onwards: Best Affordable CNG SUVs in India

Let us be honest filling up a petrol tank these days feels a little painful. Whether you are driving to work dropping kids to school or just running weekend errands the fuel bill has quietly become one of the expenses of owning a car in India.. That is exactly why more and more buyers are turning to CNG SUVs not as a compromise but as a genuinely smart choice.

The best part is that you do not have to sacrifice the SUV look or practicality to go for CNG SUVs anymore. Here are three factory-fitted CNG SUV options that prove you can have it all under ₹12 lakh.

Best Affordable CNG SUVs in India

Tata Punch CNG. Starting at ₹6.68 Lakhlakh (ex-showroom)

If there is one car that has been winning hearts across India lately it is the Tata Punch. The Tata Punch looks like a SUV sits high off the ground and comes with a 5-star safety rating that makes you feel genuinely good about putting your family in the Tata Punch. The CNG variant of the Tata Punch just makes a great car even harder to say no to.

What really sets the Tata Punch apart is that Tata now offers the Tata Punch CNG with an AMT gearbox yes, a CNG automatic which no other car in this segment does. So if you are tired of clutching through city traffic but still want the savings of CNG SUVs the Tata Punch CNG is probably the one for you. The Tata Punch CNG is practical, safe and honestly quite fun to live with every day.

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Tata Nexon CNG. Starting at ₹8.99 lakh (ex-showroom)

The Tata Nexon CNG is a bit of a horse. On paper the Tata Nexon CNG is a budget- CNG option but get behind the wheel and the Tata Nexon CNG feels far more premium than the price suggests. That is partly because the Tata Nexon CNG uses a turbocharged petrol engine paired with CNG something no other CNG SUV in India does which gives the Tata Nexon CNG a livelier feel compared to the usual CNG flatness people complain about.

The Tata Nexon CNG is loaded with features has a safety record and looks genuinely sharp on the road. Tatas dual-cylinder CNG setup also means the boot space of the Tata Nexon CNG is a lot more usable than you would expect. If you want a CNG SUV that does not feel like a budget decision every time you sit in it the Tata Nexon CNG is probably your answer.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG. Starting at ₹9.14 lakh (ex-showroom)

There is a reason the Maruti Suzuki Brezza has been one of Indias SUVs for years it just does not put a foot wrong. The CNG version of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza carries that reliability-first DNA and Marutis S-CNG system is one of the most mature and well-tested factory setups in the country.

In real-world city driving the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG reportedly delivers around 20 km per kg which’s seriously impressive.. When something eventually does need fixing, which with Maruti is not very often there is a service centre around almost every corner in India. For buyers who value peace of mind above everything the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG is probably the safest bet you can make at this price.

So Should You Go For CNG SUVs?

If you are driving 40 km or more a day the answer is certainly yes. Modern factory-fitted CNG SUV systems are a world away from the aftermarket kits of the past they are refined, safe and more, than capable on highways. Running costs of CNG SUVs can be half of what you would spend on petrol and that gap adds up to real money over a year.

Any of these three CNG SUVs would be a choice. It just depends on what you value affordability, performance or long-term reliability of CNG SUVs.

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