After its unveiling at the 2023 Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki has now finally launched the CNG counterpart of the Brezza, making it the first sub-4m SUV to be offered with a CNG powertrain.
| Variants | Price | Premium From Petrol-Only Counterparts |
| LXI CNG | Rs 9.14 lakh | Rs 95,000 |
| VXI CNG | Rs 10.50 lakh | Rs 95,000 |
| ZXI CNG | Rs 11.90 lakh | Rs 95,000 |
| ZXI CNG (Dual-Tone) | Rs 12.06 lakh | Rs 95,000 |
- As mentioned above, CNG is offered with Brezza’s three variants: LXI, VXI and ZXI.
- They command a premium of Rs 95,000 over their regular petrol counterparts.
- As a result of its launch, all Maruti Suzuki Arena models are now available with factory-fitted CNG kits.
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Engine and Fuel Efficiency
- The Brezza CNG gets the same 1.5-litre petrol-CNG engine as the Grand Vitara, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission that transmits power to the front wheels only.Â
- It produces 88PS and 121.5Nm, which is 15PS/15.5Nm less than its petrol-only version.
- The Maruti Brezza is claimed to return a fuel efficiency of 25.51 km/kg when fed with natural gas, compared to the petrol-only model’s 20.15kmpl.Â
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Features
Grasping the CNG kit in the higher trims of the Brezza won’t mean compromising on comfort. Having said that, the Brezza CNG packs features, such as: –
- LED projector headlamps
- Cruise control
- Electric sunroof
- 7-inch infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Coloured MID
- Keyless push button start
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Powered side mirrors
- Â Automatic AC
- Rear armrest
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Hill hold assist
- Rear parking camera
- Rear wiper & washer
- ISOFIX child-seat anchorage
Compared to the petrol-powered ZXI+ variant, it misses out on features like a heads-up display (HUD), wireless smartphone charger, a 360-degree surround view system, and side & curtain airbags.
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Competitors
In the compact SUV segment, the Maruti Brezza rivals the likes of Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite, Renualt Kiger and Honda WR-V. However, none of them is offered with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet might get a CNG option sometime in the future.
