Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Maruti Swift, Dzire CNG AGS Add Convenience Without Sacrificing Fun
Maruti Suzuki has added an automatic-style gearbox to the CNG versions of the Swift and Dzire.
This means drivers do not need to use a clutch pedal.
The Swift costs Rs 7.92 lakh, and the Dzire costs Rs 8.53 lakh before other charges.
Both cars use the same 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine.
The cars feel nearly as powerful in CNG mode as in petrol mode.
The gearbox is especially helpful in slow, crowded traffic.
It changes gears more slowly when driving on highways.
The main problem is that the CNG tank takes away a lot of luggage space.
Overall, both cars remain enjoyable and easy to drive.
Maruti Suzuki has introduced AGS automatic-manual transmissions with CNG powertrains in the Swift and Dzire.
The Swift CNG AGS costs Rs 7.92 lakh, while the Dzire CNG AGS costs Rs 8.53 lakh ex-showroom.
Both cars use a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Z-Series engine with similar performance in CNG and petrol modes.
AGS makes stop-and-go traffic easier, although gear changes are slow on highways.
The conventional single-cylinder CNG tank takes up significant boot space in both cars, especially the Swift.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki and buyers of the Swift and Dzire CNG models.
- What
- Maruti Suzuki introduced CNG variants with Auto Gear Shift in both cars.
- When
- On Friday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- The models are discussed in the Indian car market.
- Why
- To make the cars easier to drive in traffic while offering lower running costs.
- Swift CNG AGS price
- Rs 7.92 lakh ex-showroom
- Dzire CNG AGS price
- Rs 8.53 lakh ex-showroom
- Engine
- 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Z-Series engine
- Transmission
- Five-speed Auto Gear Shift, or AGS
- Best use case
- Stop-and-go city traffic
- Highway limitation
- Gear changes are slow on highways
- CNG tank
- Conventional single-cylinder tank mounted in the boot
- Main drawback
- Reduced usable luggage space