Top 5 Upcoming CNG Cars To Lookout For In 2023

India’s CNG market has been rising since fuel prices were hiked. People are going for after-market options while hoping to get factory-fitted systems as well. Although people have gone bizarre by fitting Thar & XUV700 with CNG kits, there are some upcoming CNG cars that people are looking forward to. Let’s take a look at the top 5 upcoming CNG cars in 2023:

1. Tata Nexon
   

   

   Tata Nexon is one of the top sellers and most versatile products in the market. It is the only car to be offered with all available powertrains, and with an upcoming CNG version, it will fill all the boxes. It is available in petrol, diesel & electric versions with a huge list of features & tech.

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   Nexon is the best product from Tata, it has been roaring with sales numbers and is the highest-selling EV in India as well. Launching a CNG version will boost sales even more. It will be offered with the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine and a 6-speed manual gearbox and might also get drive modes. The price will be slightly hiked by around ₹60,000, and it will be among the most affordable compact SUVs with a CNG version.

2. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
   

   

   The second car on our list is the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. It used to rule the segment in the initial years but the sales slowly fell as the company did not update the car with the latest features. Maruti Suzuki launched the new generation Vitara Brezza into the market this year and started gaining its old position in the segment.

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   The naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine, the hybrid tech, and the latest features at an affordable price make it among the best products in the market. As the company offers its sibling Ertiga a factory-fitted CNG kit, they might apply the same to this SUV and conquer even more markets in 2023.

3. Tata Altroz
   

   

   Altroz is also among the top performers in the premium hatchback segment. It is a good car with both petrol & diesel powertrains and various trims with good fuel efficiency. The CNG version was also spied testing on our roads this year, hinting at a launch in 2023.

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   It will be available with the 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, and with the CNG kit fitted, the power figures will drop slightly. Tata also launched the DCA transmission this year, but it might not be available with the CNG version. The rest features & cosmetic upgrades might be kept the same. It is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2023.

4. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
   

   

   This is the top performer in the premium hatchback segment in India. Maruti Suzuki also launched a new generation of this car earlier this year. With the latest feature updates, sales have been boosted, and a CNG version is also expected sometime next year.

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   The company is also working on an SUV based on the Baleno also expected to launch next year. Although no timelines are confirmed for any launches, Maruti might launch the CNG versions of the Baleno & Vitara Brezza around the same time in 2023.

5. Maruti Suzuki Swift
   

   

   The last car on our list is the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Since its first launch, Swift has been a youthful, sporty icon of the brand and has transformed through the respective generation updates. It is also a popular, affordable hatchback trending on our roads.

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   The company is working on two new versions of the car. A more fuel-efficient CNG version and a performance-focused Sports version. Both were spied testing on our roads. The third generation Swift will be available with a factory-fitted kit with a debut in early 2023. This will be the most affordable out of the five listed cars. What would you pick?