With fuel prices rising and the need for cleaner alternatives increasing, CNG cars are becoming more popular in India. In fact, CNG vehicle sales beat diesel car sales for the first time in FY25! CNG cars are known for being cheaper to run, eco-friendly, and low on maintenance, which is why big car brands are now working on new CNG models.
Let’s take a look at 3 upcoming CNG cars in India from leading brands like Skoda, Tata, and Kia.
1. Skoda Kushaq CNG
The Skoda Kushaq is one of Skoda’s top-selling SUVs in India, with nearly 5000 units sold every month. Now, Skoda is thinking about bringing a CNG version of the Kushaq to Indian roads. While it’s not confirmed yet, Skoda’s Brand Director, Ashish Gupta, recently said the idea is under review.
The company is testing whether its turbo-petrol engine can work smoothly with CNG fuel. If things go well, we might see a Kushaq CNG on sale sometime in the future.
Expected Price Range: ₹8.25 – ₹13.99 lakh (ex-showroom, petrol variants)
2. Tata Curvv CNG
The upcoming Tata Curvv is already creating buzz, and now a CNG version has been spotted testing near Pune. Tata is planning to make the Curvv available in four fuel types — Petrol, Diesel, EV, and now CNG — just like the Tata Nexon. That’s pretty impressive.
It will come with Tata’s twin-cylinder technology that we already see in the CNG versions of the Tiago, Altroz, and Nexon. Unlike others that use a single CNG tank, this design saves more boot space.
The Tata Curvv CNG is likely to go on sale around Diwali 2025, and it will compete with the Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder.
Expected Price Hike: Around ₹1 lakh more than petrol variants
Transmission: Manual, with a possible automatic option
3. Kia Carens CNG
Kia is all set to enter the CNG space with the launch of the Kia Carens CNG by the end of 2025. This was confirmed by Hardeep Singh Brar, Kia India’s Head of Sales and Marketing.
He said, “We are working on a CNG option. But we want to make it the best in the segment. Only after testing is fully successful, we’ll launch it.”
The Kia Carens CNG, also known internally as Clavis, will directly take on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, another popular MPV in India.
Final Words
As India shifts towards cleaner and more economical fuel options, these upcoming CNG cars are going to make a big difference. Whether you need a family MPV or a stylish SUV, brands like Skoda, Tata, and Kia are making sure you get more choices in CNG vehicles very soon.