KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- CNG sedans in India are limited in number
- Currently, a total of 3 sedans available with CNG+Petrol option
- Tata Tigor scores a 4-star safety rating
Indian mass market car segment has seen a seismic shift in favour of SUVs, especially the compact and sub 4-meter SUVs that have dented the sales of hatchbacks. While there are good and bad about this shift, what comes out is that the demand for sedans, however, hasn't changed much. Don't get me wrong here, it has seen better days for sure, but with the kind of comfortable ride quality coupled with modern features and that aerodynamic body style, the charm of sedans is never-ending. And if you are in for an economical sedan, the CNG sedans in India are what give you the best of both worlds. In this section, we cover all the CNG sedans in India that you can buy. But before that, make sure you don't forget to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads, just like us, before we delve into further details.
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1. Hyundai Aura
Hyundai Aura is one of the three CNG sedans in India that offers the comfort of a sedan with the goodness of CNG's economy. It shares its platform with the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS and comes in a total of 3 CNG variants starting from the E variant which is priced at Rs. 7.49 lakhs ex-showroom with the top-spec CNG trim being the SX CNG at Rs. 9.05 lakhs ex-showroom. Notably, it only comes with a manual transmission.
2. Maruti Dzire
Undoubtedly, the most popular sedan in India has to be the Maruti Dzire which has seen unprecedented success ever since it set foot in the space. Be it the mass popular design, its extremely fuel-efficient engine, or its engine reliability with lower costs of maintenance, the Dzire has it all. In its CNG guise, it is offered in a total of 2 variants namely VXI and ZXi priced at Rs. 8.44 lakhs and Rs. 9.12 lakhs ex-showroom. Meanwhile, the Maruti Dzire facelift has been spotted without any wraps and we have to say that it looks nothing like the good ol' Swift, and that's a compliment as it looks stunning, but with some bits that take it even higher than it was before. Check out the pictures in the article linked below.
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3. Tata Tigor
Proudly donning 4 stars from the GNCAP crash testing, the Tata Tigor is the safest in its category (at least until all others get tested) of the CNG sedans in India. Tata Tigor is powered by a 3-cylinder 1.2L petrol engine that can be opted in a bi-fuel Petrol+CNG trim as well. In a total of 5 variants, it starts at Rs. 7.60 lakhs for the XM variant and goes up to Rs. 9.40 lakhs for the XZA+ trim.
Verdict
There you have it, the CNG sedans in India are still not in large numbers and give you just enough selection to choose from. However, given everything that they have to offer, they are pretty much enough to get you your next car that fulfills everything you desire from your car. Do share your thoughts on what would be your pick and why. We would love to hear from you!
