Maruti Suzuki S Presso CNG hatchback price, fuel efficiency, powertrain, rivals

Maruti Suzuki has launched the S Presso CNG with prices starting from Rs 5.90 lakh for the LXi variant, going up to Rs 6.10 lakh for the VXi variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). Compared to the equivalent petrol-powered S Presso, the CNG version of the high-riding hatchback cost Rs 95,000 more. 

• Powered by the new K10C engine
• The S Presso is the tenth car in Maruti’s CNG portfolio

This isn’t the first time that Maruti has introduced the CNG version of the S Presso as it had equipped it with a factory-fitted kit back in 2020. The carmaker has also stated that it has managed to sell over 2.26 lakh units of the S Presso across the country.

Maruti Suzuki S Presso CNG: powertrain

Just like the recently updated S Presso, its CNG version also gets the new 1.0-litre K10C engine that’s only offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox. In petrol-only mode, the engine puts out 65hp and 89Nm of torque which is 2hp and 1Nm lower than the outgoing model. In CNG mode however, the new engine puts out 57hp and 82Nm which is 1hp lower and 4Nm higher than the old motor. Maruti claims that the new S Presso CNG can offer a fuel economy of 32.73km/kg which is 1.53km/kg higher than the outgoing model and 2.87km/kg lower than the Celerio CNG, which is currently the most fuel efficient model.

Similar to other Maruti CNG models, the S Presso CNG also gets dual interdependent ECUs, an improved injection system for better air-fuel mixture in the engine. Safety, too, has been enhanced with new stainless steel pipes and joints to prevent leakage in the CNG structure and safety switches to cut off the engine while refuelling.

Maruti Suzuki S Presso CNG: design, features

The S Presso CNG does not boast of any notable changes to its exterior or interior design apart from an additional S-CNG badge on the tailgate. The high riding hatchback gets a 55-litre CNG tank fitted to the boot. In terms of safety features, the S Presso CNG gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and seat belt reminders as standard.

Maruti Suzuki S Presso CNG: rivals

The petrol-powered S Presso competes against the Renault Kwid and the recently launched Alto K10, however, neither of the rivals have a CNG-powered version.

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