Best SUVs With a CNG Option Under 30 Lakh in India (2026)

This guide covers seven SUVs sold in India with a factory CNG option: the Maruti Fronx, Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Tata Punch and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Every CNG version here costs well under ₹30 lakh, so the budget covers the top CNG variant of each.

The Maruti Fronx CNG is certified at 28.51 km/kg and starts at ₹7,93,900. The Maruti Victoris CNG uses Maruti's underbody S-CNG tank, which Maruti says frees up the boot. The Maruti Grand Vitara CNG starts at ₹13,04,700 on the Delta.

Each section lists the CNG variants and gearboxes, plus the certified CNG figure where the manufacturer prints one. Maruti and Toyota prices are ex-showroom Delhi; Tata prices are ex-showroom as Tata prints them. Maruti prices are for single-tone paint.

Top picks at a glance

• Compact CNG SUV certified at 28.51 km/kg: Maruti Fronx Sigma CNG, ₹7,93,900
• CNG SUV with an underbody tank that Maruti says frees up the boot: Maruti Victoris LXI CNG, ₹11,54,900

Also on the list: Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Tata Punch and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

7 best SUVs with a CNG option under ₹30 lakh in India

SUV	CNG variants	CNG gearbox	Certified CNG figure	CNG from
Maruti Fronx	Sigma, Delta	Manual	28.51 km/kg	₹7,93,900
Maruti Victoris	LXI, VXI, ZXI	Manual	27.02 km/kg	₹11,54,900
Maruti Grand Vitara	Delta, Zeta	Manual	26.6 km/kg	₹13,04,700
Maruti Brezza	LXI, VXI, ZXI	Manual (6-speed)	26.90 km/kg	₹9,39,900
Tata Nexon	Smart to Fearless + PS (+Dark, Camo)	Manual	Not printed by Tata	₹8,34,990
Tata Punch	Smart to Accomplished + S	Manual or AMT	Not printed by Tata	₹6,84,990
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder	S, G	Manual	26.6 km/kg	₹13,71,000

Certified figures are the manufacturer's test figures, not real-world mileage. Tata lists iCNG variant prices on its specifications pages but does not print a certified CNG figure.

1. Maruti Fronx

Best for: buyers who want a compact CNG SUV certified at 28.51 km/kg.

The Fronx offers CNG on the Sigma and Delta with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti certifies the Fronx CNG at 28.51 km/kg. The 1197 cc engine produces 57 kW (77.5 PS) at 6000 rpm and 98.5 Nm at 4300 rpm in CNG mode. The CNG tank holds 55 litres (water equivalent), alongside a 37-litre petrol tank. Maruti fits six airbags as standard on the Fronx, covering front, side and curtain.

Price range for CNG: ₹7,93,900 (Sigma CNG) to ₹8,73,900 (Delta CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variants: Sigma CNG ₹7,93,900; Delta CNG ₹8,73,900
• Certified CNG figure: 28.51 km/kg
• Safety: 6 airbags as standard, ESP with Hill Hold
• Comfort: automatic climate control on both CNG variants
• Delta CNG adds: 17.78 cm SmartPlay Pro touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Why it makes the list:

• 28.51 km/kg certified, from ₹7,93,900
• Six airbags as standard on both CNG variants

Warranty: 3 years or 1,00,000 km.

2. Maruti Victoris

Best for: buyers who want a CNG SUV with an underbody tank that Maruti says frees up the boot.

The Victoris offers CNG on the LXI, VXI and ZXI with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti certifies the Victoris CNG at 27.02 km/kg. The tank sits under the body, and Maruti says: "Underbody S-CNG frees-up car's boot space ensuring every journey remains uncompromised." The 1462 cc engine makes 64.6 kW (87.8 PS) at 5500 rpm and 121.5 Nm at 4200 rpm in CNG mode.

Price range for CNG: ₹11,54,900 (LXI CNG) to ₹14,66,900 (ZXI CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variants: LXI CNG ₹11,54,900; VXI CNG ₹12,89,900; ZXI CNG ₹14,66,900
• Certified CNG figure: 27.02 km/kg
• Safety: 6 airbags as standard, ESP with Hill Hold
• Connectivity: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all three CNG variants
• VXI and ZXI CNG add cruise control; the ZXI CNG adds a wireless charger

Why it makes the list:

• Underbody CNG tank that Maruti says frees up the boot
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every CNG variant

Warranty: 3 years or 1,00,000 km, whichever is earlier.

3. Maruti Grand Vitara

Best for: buyers who want the Grand Vitara with CNG.

The Grand Vitara offers CNG on the Delta and Zeta with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti certifies the Grand Vitara CNG at 26.6 km/kg. The 1462 cc engine makes 64.6 kW at 5500 rpm and 121.5 Nm at 4200 rpm in CNG mode. Both CNG variants get cruise control, a rear parking camera and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Maruti fits six airbags as standard on the Grand Vitara.

Price range for CNG: ₹13,04,700 (Delta CNG) to ₹14,65,000 (Zeta CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variants: Delta CNG ₹13,04,700; Zeta CNG ₹14,65,000
• Certified CNG figure: 26.6 km/kg
• Safety: 6 airbags as standard, ESP with Hill Hold, rear parking camera
• Convenience: cruise control and automatic climate control on both CNG variants
• Zeta CNG adds: SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen

Why it makes the list:

• Cruise control and a rear camera on both CNG variants
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on both CNG variants

Warranty: 3 years or 1,00,000 km.

4. Maruti Brezza

Best for: buyers who want Brezza CNG on three trims, from ₹9,39,900.

The Brezza offers CNG on the LXI, VXI and ZXI with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Maruti certifies the Brezza CNG at 26.90 km/kg. The 1462 cc engine makes 64.6 kW (87.8 PS) at 5500 rpm and 121.5 Nm at 4200 rpm in CNG mode. Maruti lists six airbags, ESP with Hill Hold, ISOFIX anchorages and reverse parking sensors on all three CNG versions, which run on 215/60 R16 tyres. The Brezza range starts at ₹7,49,900 with the LXI Turbo MT.

Price range for CNG: ₹9,39,900 (LXI CNG) to ₹11,59,900 (ZXI CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variants: LXI CNG ₹9,39,900; VXI CNG ₹9,99,000; ZXI CNG ₹11,59,900
• CNG gearbox: 6-speed manual
• Certified CNG figure: 26.90 km/kg
• Engine: 1462 cc, 64.6 kW and 121.5 Nm in CNG mode
• Safety: 6 airbags, ESP with Hill Hold and ISOFIX on all three CNG versions
• Brezza range starts at ₹7,49,900

Why it makes the list:

• CNG on three trims, from ₹9,39,900
• 26.90 km/kg certified

5. Tata Nexon

Best for: buyers who want Nexon iCNG, from ₹8,34,990.

Tata sells the Nexon iCNG on the Smart, Smart +, Smart + S, Pure +, Pure + S, Pure + PS, Creative, Creative + S, Creative + PS and Fearless + PS trims, plus Dark and Camo editions, all with a manual gearbox. Tata's specifications page lists the Smart CNG at ₹8,34,990 and the Fearless + PS CNG at ₹13,41,990. The Nexon range starts at ₹7,39,990 with the petrol version. Tata does not print a certified CNG figure for the Nexon.

Price range for CNG: ₹8,34,990 (Smart CNG) to ₹13,41,990 (Fearless + PS CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• iCNG trims: Smart, Smart +, Smart + S, Pure +, Pure + S, Pure + PS, Creative, Creative + S, Creative + PS, Fearless + PS
• CNG gearbox: manual
• Smart CNG ₹8,34,990; Pure + CNG ₹9,99,990; Creative CNG ₹11,21,990; Fearless + PS CNG ₹13,41,990

Why it makes the list:

• iCNG from the Smart to the Fearless + PS, plus Dark and Camo editions
• iCNG from ₹8,34,990

6. Tata Punch

Best for: buyers who want Punch iCNG, from ₹6,84,990.

Tata sells the Punch iCNG on the Smart, Pure, Pure +, Pure + S, Adventure, Adventure S, Accomplished and Accomplished + S, with a manual gearbox or an AMT. Tata's specifications page lists the Smart CNG MT at ₹6,84,990 and the Pure + CNG AMT at ₹8,76,990. Tata places twin CNG cylinders below the luggage area and quotes a 210-litre boot.

Price range for CNG: ₹6,84,990 (Smart CNG MT) to ₹10,76,990 (Accomplished + S CNG AMT) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• iCNG trims: Smart, Pure, Pure +, Pure + S, Adventure, Adventure S, Accomplished, Accomplished + S
• CNG gearbox: manual or AMT
• CNG MT from ₹6,84,990 (Smart); CNG AMT from ₹8,76,990 (Pure +), up to ₹10,76,990 (Accomplished + S)
• Boot: 210 litres with twin cylinders below the luggage area, per Tata

Why it makes the list:

• iCNG on eight trims, from ₹6,84,990
• CNG from the Smart to the Accomplished + S

7. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Best for: buyers who want Hyryder CNG in the S or G grade.

Toyota sells the Hyryder CNG in the S and G grades, both with a manual gearbox and two-wheel drive. Toyota's brochure lists the CNG version at 26.6 km/kg. Its 1462 cc engine makes 64.6 kW (87.8 PS) at 5500 rpm and 121.5 Nm at 4200 rpm in CNG mode. Toyota's Delhi price list, checked on 14 September 2026, gives ₹13,71,000 for the S MT 2WD CNG and ₹15,72,000 for the G MT 2WD CNG. The Hyryder range starts at ₹12,82,000.

Price range for CNG: ₹13,71,000 (S CNG) to ₹15,72,000 (G CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG grades: S MT 2WD CNG ₹13,71,000; G MT 2WD CNG ₹15,72,000
• CNG gearbox: manual, two-wheel drive on both grades
• Certified CNG figure: 26.6 km/kg (Toyota brochure)
• Engine: 1462 cc, 64.6 kW and 121.5 Nm in CNG mode

Why it makes the list:

• CNG in two grades
• 26.6 km/kg listed in Toyota's brochure

Which one should you buy?

If you want a compact CNG SUV: the Maruti Fronx Sigma CNG at ₹7,93,900, certified at 28.51 km/kg. The Delta CNG at ₹8,73,900 adds a touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

If you need the boot: the Maruti Victoris CNG from ₹11,54,900, with its underbody tank.

If you want the Grand Vitara with CNG: the Delta CNG at ₹13,04,700 or the Zeta CNG at ₹14,65,000.

If you want the widest trim range: the Tata Nexon iCNG, from the Smart to the Fearless + PS, plus Dark and Camo editions, from ₹8,34,990.

If you want a compact CNG SUV with twin cylinders under the boot floor: the Tata Punch iCNG, from ₹6,84,990.

If you want CNG on three trims: the Maruti Brezza, from ₹9,39,900.

If you want CNG in two straightforward grades: the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, from ₹13,71,000.

FAQs

Which SUVs under ₹30 lakh are available with CNG?

In this list: the Maruti Fronx, Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Tata Punch and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Every CNG version of these costs well under ₹30 lakh.

What is the certified fuel efficiency of the Maruti Fronx CNG?

Maruti certifies the Fronx CNG at 28.51 km/kg. It is sold as the Sigma CNG at ₹7,93,900 and the Delta CNG at ₹8,73,900.

Does the Maruti Victoris CNG lose boot space to the CNG tank?

The Victoris uses an underbody S-CNG tank. Maruti says: "Underbody S-CNG frees-up car's boot space ensuring every journey remains uncompromised."

How much does the Maruti Grand Vitara CNG cost?

The Grand Vitara CNG costs ₹13,04,700 for the Delta CNG and ₹14,65,000 for the Zeta CNG, ex-showroom Delhi. Both get cruise control and a rear parking camera.

Do Maruti CNG SUVs get six airbags?

Yes. Maruti fits six airbags as standard on the Fronx, Victoris and Grand Vitara, including their CNG variants, and lists six airbags on all three Brezza CNG versions.

Which Victoris CNG variants have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

All three: the LXI, VXI and ZXI CNG.