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Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the CNG-powered Brezza in India. The all-new Maruti Suzuki Brezza S-CNG is priced starting at Rs 9.14 lakh ex-showroom. It is the first and currently only subcompact SUV with a factory-installed CNG kit. Bookings for the same are already available. The prices of the 2023 Maruti Suzuki Brezza S-CNG variants are listed below.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza S-CNG: Price and rivals
| Brezza CNG variant | Price (ex-showroom) |
| LXi S-CNG MT | Rs 9.14 lakh |
| VXi S-CNG MT | Rs 10.49 lakh |
| ZXi S-CNG MT | Rs 11.89 lakh |
| ZXi S-CNG MT dual-tone | Rs 12.05 lakh |
Maruti Suzuki Brezza S-CNG is available in four trim levels: LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi dual-tone. Its prices range from Rs 9.14 lakh to Rs 12.05 lakh ex-showroom. In comparison, the petrol-only Brezza variants range in price from Rs 8.19 lakh to Rs 14.04 lakh ex-showroom. The Brezza S-CNG will compete in a roundabout way with the CNG versions of the Grand Vitara and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza S-CNG: Engine and mileage
A 1.5-litre naturally aspirated bi-fuel petrol engine powers the Maruti Brezza S-CNG. In CNG mode, this motor produces 86.7 bhp and 121 Nm of torque. While an automatic transmission was expected, the company is currently only offering a 5-speed manual transmission. The mileage claimed for the Brezza S-CNG is 25.51 km/kg.
Here’s what the company said:
Commenting on the launch, Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki, 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.”
He further added, “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.”
Source:FE
