Maruti Suzuki has launched the Brezza CNG in India at a starting price of Rs. 9.14 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker had showcased the Brezza CNG first at the Auto Expo 2023. With this Maruti Suzuki now offers 14 models with factory-fitted S-CNG technology. The Brezza CNG is offered in four variants – LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi dual-tone. Overall, the design and styling of the CNG version of the Brezza remains identical to the Petrol version and without any CNG badges on the body.
In terms of powertrain, the Brezza CNG is powered by a 1.5-litre K15C petrol engine that also does duty on Ertiga and XL6. In CNG mode, this engine is capable of producing 87bhp and 121.5Nm of torque. As for the transmission, it gets a five-speed manual gearbox with a claimed fuel efficiency of 25.51km/kg.
Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Brezza has been a game-changer for Maruti Suzuki. It is an SUV that has redefined the compact SUV segment with its design and performance. We are confident that the Hot and Techy Brezza will once again disrupt the segment with the S-CNG version. It will be the perfect choice for people looking for a sustainable, safe and high-performance city-bred SUV. At this stage, it is also worth mentioning that in Maruti Suzuki Arena, S-CNG models account for 24% of overall sales. And CNG sales for hot-selling models such as the Ertiga and WagonR account for as high as 57% and 41% of total model sales, respectively. Moreover, with the Government’s initiatives aimed at the proliferation of CNG pumps across the nation, these numbers are likely to see a surge in the coming years.”
Brezza S-CNG Price (ex-showroom) | |
Variant | Price |
LXi S-CNG | 9 14 000/- |
VXi S-CNG | 10 49 500/- |
ZXi S-CNG | 11 89 500/- |
ZXi S-CNG Dual Tone | 12 05 500/- |