Affordable CNG SUVs under Rs 10 lakh: Maruti Brezza, Punch & more

The recent increase in petrol and diesel prices is expected to influence buying trends in India’s car market, with more buyers likely to prioritise lower running costs. For customers already facing higher ownership expenses, even a marginal fuel price hike can significantly affect monthly budgets, particularly for daily commuters. While SUVs remain popular among Indian buyers, rising fuel prices are now driving interest toward more economical alternatives. As a result, affordable CNG SUVs are gaining attention again, especially in the compact segment.For buyers with a budget under Rs 10 lakh, CNG SUVs are emerging as a practical option, combining lower running costs with the higher seating position, space, and usability that continue to attract SUV buyers in India. In this article, let’s take a look at factory-fitted CNG SUVs under Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).Tata Punch CNGThe first CNG SUV on the list is the Tata Punch CNG. It’s offered in Smart, Pure, Pure+, Adventure and Accomplished variants priced between Rs 6.75 lakh and Rs 10.6 lakh (ex-showroom). The Punch CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 74 hp, 103 nm, paired either with a 5-speed MT or an AMT gearbox. It delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of 26.99km/kg (ARAI) and has a twin cylinder with a total capacity of 60 litres. Hyundai Exter CNGNext CNG SUV on the list is the Hyundai Exter CNG. It’s offered in HX2, HX3, HX4, HX6, and HX8 variants priced between Rs 7 lakh and Rs 9.41 lakh (ex-showroom). The Exter CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 69 hp, 95.2 nm, paired with a 5-speed MT gearbox only. It delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of 27.1 km/kg (ARAI) and has a 60-litre dual-cylinder tank setup.Maruti Suzuki Fronx Toyota Urban Cruiser TaisorThe Maruti Suzuki Fronx and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor are essentially the same vehicle sold under different brand names as part of the Toyota–Maruti Suzuki partnership. Both models are badge-engineered products and share the same platform, features, and engine options.The Fronx CNG is priced from Rs 7.79 lakh and is offered in two trims - Sigma and Delta. The Urban Cruiser Taisor is offered in a single E trim and is priced at Rs 8.24 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). Both cars are powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA engine with 77.5hp and 98.5Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Both have an ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 28.51km/kg.Tata Nexon CNGThe Tata Nexon CNG stands out as the only CNG SUV in the segment to offer a turbo-petrol engine. It's offered in Smart, Smart+, Smart+ S, Pure+, Pure+ S, Pure+ PS, Creative, Creative+ S, Creative+ PS and Fearless+ PS trims and is priced between 8.3 lakh and Rs 13.22 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nexon CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo engine with 100hp and 170Nm and has a claimed efficiency of 24km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG Next CNG SUV on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG. It’s offered in LXI, VXI and ZXI variants priced between Rs 9.17 lakh and Rs 11.46 lakh (ex-showroom). The Brezza CNG is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 88 hp, paired with a 5-speed MT gearbox. It delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of 25.51km/kg (ARAI) and has a total capacity of 55 litres.