car news desk, There is a lot of demand for SUV cars in the Indian market. Their sales have now started crossing the sales figure of hatchback cars. Although people complain about low mileage and expensive petrol in most SUV cars, but this burden on the pockets of the customers increases further. For this reason, now automakers have started using hybrid and CNG powertrains in their cars. CNG SUV cars offer the same luxurious SUV feel while offering better mileage to the customers while also reducing fuel consumption. Today we are going to tell you about some of the leading CNG SUV cars in the country.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza S-CNG
Maruti Suzuki has recently launched its Brezza SUV in the market in CNG avatar. The car is available in three trims LXi, VXi and ZXi with this kit. The ex-showroom price of this car starts from Rs. 9.14 lakhs. It gets a 1.5L NA petrol engine, which outputs 87.83 PS and 121.5 Nm on CNG and 105 PS and 138 Nm on petrol. The mileage of this car on CNG is 25.51 km/kg. Along with this, it also gets many other features including electric sunroof, cruise control, wireless Apple Car Play and Smartplay Pro infotainment system with Android Auto, keyless push start.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Maruti Suzuki has also launched its hybrid car Grand Vitara in CNG version. The ex-showroom price of this car starts from Rs. 12.85 lakhs. Factory fitted CNG kit is available in this mid size SUV. The car is available in Zeta trim with CNG. It gets a 1.5L NA petrol engine which is mated to a CNG kit. The mileage of this car on CNG is 26.6 km/kg. Along with this, it also gets a lot of features including touchscreen infotainment system, alloy wheels, steering mounted audio controls.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Highrider
Toyota’s mid-size SUV Urban Cruiser Hayrider is available in S and G variants with CNG. Although its price is about Rs 95,000 more than its petrol variant. The car gets a 1.5L K15C petrol engine, which outputs 87.83 PS of power and 121 Nm with CNG. It has a 60 liter CNG tank. The car is also available in the market with a pure-hybrid powertrain, which returns a mileage of over 27 kmpl.