If you are looking for a CNG car under 10 lakh, you should know about Dual-cylinder CNG Cars tech. This includes splitting the total CNG holding capacity of the car into two smaller cylinders instead of a single cylinder. The benefit involved is the additional space offered in the boot. Hyundai recently launched its first dual-cylinder model with the Exter hy-CNG Duo. It is not the first to implement it, with Tata making this tech available in multiple models.
The 5 best Dual-Cylinder CNG Cars under 10 Lakh one can consider:
Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo
We start the list with the latest and the only option not from Tata, the Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo. Hyundai’s first attempt at a dual-cylinder model is powered by the same 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. Further, it delivers 69 bhp and 95.2 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The claimed mileage of the SUV when being used on CNG mode stands at 27.1 km/kg. It gets all the essential features expected from a Compact SUV, like a sunroof, automatic climate control, an 8-inch infotainment display, and wireless charging. It offers six airbags for safety, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Highline, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Hill-Start Assist Control. The amount you will have to shell out for this car is 8.5 lakh.
Tata Punch iCNG
The Tata Punch is the direct rival of the Tata to the Exter. Tata’s highly demanded model derives its power from a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol guzzler that works on both CNG and petrol. This engine produces a power output of 73.5 PS when running on CNG and 87.8 PS on petrol. Both of these numbers are higher than that of the Exter. A 5-speed manual transmission handles its transmission duties. It is smaller in dimensions than the Exter, making it more accessible to manoeuvre in traffic, but it compromises on space. Its top features include a sunroof, a 7-inch infotainment panel, a start/stop button, automatic climate control and automatic headlights. The Punch iCNG starts at 7.22 lakh.
Tata Altroz iCNG
The first car that got the twin-cylinder tech was the Tata Altroz. The premium hatchback from Tata might be a great pick if you want a hatchback loaded with features that also run on CNG, so Altroz is a fantastic pick. Moreover, powered by the same 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine seen on the Punch. In its CNG version, it produces 73.5 ps, bumping to 88 ps with petrol, with the same 5-speed manual gearbox. Due to its single ECU, you can easily change between petrol and CNG, allowing you to start the car on CNG. It has features like a 4-inch digital instrument cluster, a sunroof, a 7-inch infotainment display, automatic headlamps & wipers, wireless charging and an air purifier. It is also one of the safest cars in India, as evidenced by its 5-star NCAP rating. The Altroz iCNG starts at Rs 7.59 Lakh.
Tata Tiago iCNG
The most affordable option in this list is the Tata Tiago CNG. It features the same engine as the Altroz but is much cheaper. This 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine produces 86 PS when running on petrol and 73.4 PS on CNG in the Tiago. The unique part of the Tiago iCNG is that it offers a 5-speed manual and an automatic transmission with its CNG powertrain. The automatic transmission on offer is a 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) that we are used to seeing with Petrol cars.
The features include a 7-inch infotainment screen, a Harman-tuned audio system, automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, electrically adjustable side mirrors, a rear wiper, a parking camera, and TPMS. The Tiago iCNG is available in the market a starting price of 6.59 lakh.
Tata Tigor iCNG
Tigor stands as the only sedan in this list. It features the same engine that we saw in the Altroz. The power of this engine is the same as that of the Tiago, with 73.4 PS when running on CNG and 86 PS when using petrol. It gets a total 70L water equivalent capacity tank for CNG. It is also feature-rich, with its top features being a 7-inch infotainment system by Harmann, push start button, rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control and automatic headlamps. For the safety of passengers, it has 2 airbags, ABS, CSC and ISOFIX mounts. You can buy the Tigor at a starting price of 7.74 lakh.
Hyundai might also add its dual-cylinder CNG tech to its Grand i10 Nios and Aura, further challenging Tata’s dominance in this segment.
