Affordable CNG SUVs: Amidst rising prices of diesel and petrol, CNG is currently an affordable fuel option. If you are also looking for a CNG SUV for yourself on a low budget, then you are in the right place. In this article, we have brought information about the three most affordable CNG-equipped SUVs in the country.
We have included the 2025 Tata Punch, Maruti Suzuki Frontx, and Hyundai Exter in this list. All three are popular cars in the compact segment. Safety has also been taken care of in these cars.
2025 Tata Punch CNG
Tata Punch is included in the list of top-selling SUVs in the domestic market. Its CNG model has a starting price of Rs 7.30 lakh ex-showroom. Dual-cylinder technology has been used in Punch CNG, which provides more space in the boot than a regular CNG cylinder.
It gets a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 73.5hp of power and 103Nm of torque in CNG mode. The claimed mileage of the Tata Punch CNG is 27 km/kg. It has safety features like 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), a reverse camera, and an ISOFIX child seat anchor.
Maruti Fronx CNG
Maruti Fronx is known for its attractive looks. Its CNG model has a starting price of Rs 8.47 lakh ex-showroom. The Fronx CNG gets a 1.2-litre petrol engine, which is capable of producing 77.5hp of power and 98.5Nm of torque in CNG mode.
The claimed mileage of the Fronx CNG is 28.51 km/kg. For safety, it has features like 6 airbags, an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Assist, a 360-degree camera, and an ISOFIX child seat anchor.
Hyundai Exter CNG
In the domestic market, the starting ex-showroom price of its CNG model is Rs 8.55 lakh. It gets a 1.2-litre petrol engine, which produces 69hp of power and 95Nm of torque. Exter CNG is available only in a 5-speed manual transmission.
Dual cylinder technology has been used in Hyundai Exter. Its claimed mileage is 27.10 km/kg. Safety features like six airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill Hold Assist, and 3-point seatbelts for all passengers are available.