Four months after it launched the new Grand Vitara in India, Maruti Suzuki today introduced the CNG version of the SUV in two variants – the Delta (MT) priced at Rs 12.85 lakh and the Zeta (MT) which costs RS 14.84 lakh (ex-showroom). With this, the company has expanded its CNG model range to 14 models. The CNG version costs Rs 240,000 more than the regular Grand Vitara, which had a launch price of Rs 10.45 lakh.
Powered by the company’s proven K-series 1.5-litre, petrol engine, the Grand Vitara CNG develops peak power of 64.6kW at 5500rpm and max torque of 121.5 Nm at 4200rpm in CNG mode. Offered with a five-speed manual gearbox, the Grand Vitara S-CNG delivers a claimed fuel-efficiency of 26.6 km/kg.
Announcing the introduction of Grand Vitara S-CNG, Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said “Since its launch in September 2022, the Grand Vitara has received a resounding response from Indian consumers, thanks to its SUV appeal complimented by multiple future-ready powertrains. The introduction of the S-CNG option further expands the appeal of the Grand Vitara. The Grand Vitara S-CNG will contribute to our aggressive plan to widen our green-powertrain offerings, expanding to 14 models.”