Buying a used car is always the smarter and more economical option when it comes to buying a vehicle. However, with fuel costs continuously rising, even buying used petrol or diesel car might not remain economically viable in the long run. A more frugal option would be to buy a CNG car, and if you have the budget, you can surely go for a brand-new model, however, the used car space too has multiple options, and several of them come with factory-fitted CNG kits. And in case you are looking for a compact or small car, here are 5 used hatchbacks that come with company-fitted CNG kits.
While Maruti Suzuki has already launched the new-gen Celerio with a CNG option, the previous gen model also came with a company-fitted CNG kit for the longest time, and you can find several good options in the used car space. The previous-gen Celerio CNG was claimed to offer an ARAI-certified mileage of nearly 32 km/kg, which is still quite impressive. Based on the model year and condition of the car, you can get a used Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG for around Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 6.5 lakh.
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R has been highly popular for its CNG model, especially in the taxi segment. It has been a go-to option for anyone looking for an entry-level CNG car, and you can find several options in the used car market. In fact, the new-gen Wagon R too has been in the market for a few years now and you certainly look for one of those. The CNG version of the Wagon R can offer an ARAI-certified mileage of up to 34.05 km/kg, and depending on the model year and its condition, you can get one for around Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 6.5 lakh.
The Hyundai Grand i10 is one of the more popular models in the company hatchbacks space, and a model that's also highly popular in the used car space. The current-gen Grand i10 Nios CNG offers a mileage of around 28 k/kg, however, you are likely to find the previous-gen model in larger numbers, and that one offered a mileage of up to 22 km/kg. Depending on the model year and condition of the car, you can get a used Grand i10 CNG for anywhere between Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 7 lakh, while a more recent used Grand i10 Nios CNG could cost as high as Rs. 8 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki India recently remove the CNG variant of the S-Presso from its line-up. This means right now you can only get a CNG S-Presso in the used car market, and there's a decent number of options available out there. The car used to offer an ARAI-certified mileage of 31.19 km/kg, and depending on the condition of the car you can get one for around Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh.
The new Hyundai Santro is yet another small car you can get with a factory-fitted CNG kit. However, because the car never sold in huge numbers there are very limited options available in the market. However, you can get one for anywhere between Rs. 4.5 lakh to Rs. 5.5 lakh, depending on the model year and its condition. The car offers an ARAI-certified mileage of over 30 km/kg.
