Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Maruti Adds Automatic CNG Options Across Three Models
Maruti Suzuki has added automatic gear systems to CNG versions of three cars.
The cars are the Swift, Dzire and Baleno.
CNG is a fuel that can help reduce running costs and emissions.
The AMT system changes gears automatically, so drivers do not need to use a clutch pedal.
Drivers can also change gears manually when they want to.
The cars use a 1.2-litre engine and a five-speed transmission.
Maruti says the cars can travel as much as 36.47 kilometers using one kilogram of CNG.
The reports disagree about whether that mileage figure belongs to the Swift or the Dzire.
Maruti said its CNG sales grew strongly, reaching 83,000 vehicles in July.
Maruti Suzuki launched S-CNG AMT versions of the Swift, Dzire and Baleno under its “Auto Green Mission.”
The models use a 1.2-litre Z12E engine and five-speed Auto Gear Shift transmission.
Starting ex-showroom prices are ₹7.92 lakh for the Swift, ₹8.53 lakh for the Dzire and ₹8.32 lakh for the Baleno.
Maruti claims CNG efficiency of up to 36.47 km/kg, but reports differ over whether the figure applies to the Swift or Dzire.
S-CNG sales rose 58% year-on-year in the first quarter, while July sales reached a record 83,000 units.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki India, including Partho Banerjee, its Senior Executive Officer for Marketing and Sales.
- What
- The company launched automatic S-CNG variants of the Swift, Dzire and Baleno.
- When
- The launch was reported on Friday; the articles also cite first-quarter growth and July sales.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Maruti Suzuki said the models combine CNG efficiency and lower running costs with automatic-driving convenience, especially for urban traffic.
Automatic CNG Expansion
Competition and Consumer Trade-Offs
Customer appeal
Automatic CNG Expansion
Maruti Suzuki presents the AMT models as combining CNG efficiency, lower running costs and automatic convenience for urban customers.
Competition and Consumer Trade-Offs
CNG buyers gain automatic options, but the articles note that Maruti’s single 55-litre water-equivalent tank can limit boot space compared with Tata Motors’ dual-cylinder setup.
Market position
Automatic CNG Expansion
Maruti Suzuki is expanding automatic CNG choices across three mainstream models, including the Baleno in the premium hatchback segment.
Competition and Consumer Trade-Offs
Tata Motors introduced CNG-AMT cars earlier and offers models including the Tiago, Tigor, Punch and Altroz, creating direct competition.
Efficiency claims
Automatic CNG Expansion
Maruti describes the Dzire CNG AMT as India’s most fuel-efficient sedan based on a claimed 36.47 km/kg figure.
Competition and Consumer Trade-Offs
The reports provide conflicting figures: one gives the Swift 36.47 km/kg, another gives the Swift 35.34 km/kg and the Dzire 36.47 km/kg.
- Models launched
- Swift, Dzire and Baleno S-CNG AMT variants
- Transmission
- Five-speed Auto Gear Shift automated manual transmission
- Engine
- Advanced Z12E 1.2-litre engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Idle Start Stop technology
- Starting prices
- ₹7.92 lakh for Swift, ₹8.53 lakh for Dzire and ₹8.32 lakh for Baleno, ex-showroom
- Claimed efficiency
- Up to 36.47 km/kg; reports conflict on whether this figure applies to the Swift or Dzire
- S-CNG sales growth
- Sales increased 58% year-on-year in the first quarter
- July sales
- 83,000 S-CNG units, described as Maruti Suzuki’s highest-ever monthly sales
