Top 5 most feature-packed CNG cars in India: Tata Tiago NRG CNG to Maruti Suzuki XL6 CNG

A few years ago, factory-fitted CNG cars were generally offered with entry-level cars, or lower-end variants of compact cars at max. However, the soaring petrol and diesel prices have resulted in CNG cars gaining immense popularity recently, resulting in manufacturers introducing CNG option with slightly more premium cars as well.Purchasing a CNG car doesn't mean you have to compromise on features anymore. Here are the top 5 most feature-loaded CNG cars currently available in the Indian market, take a look -Maruti SuzukiXL6 CNGUntil the price announcement of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder CNG later this month, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 CNG remains to be the most premium CNG car you can buy in India. The CNG kit is offered with the Zeta variant of the car only, priced at Rs 12.24 lakh (ex-showroom).On the feature front, the XL6 CNG gets automatic climate control, engine push start/stop, cruise control, a 7-inch infotainment system with Suzuki Connect, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, 2nd row roof mounted AC, captain seats with one-touch recline and slide, four airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, ESP with hill hold and more.Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNGThe Baleno CNG is the only second Maruti Suzuki S-CNG car to be offered through the company's premium Nexa dealerships. Maruti Suzuki offers the CNG kit with two variants of the Baleno, i.e. Delta and Zeta, priced at Rs 8.28 lakh and Rs 9.21 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.The equipment on offer with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG includes LED projector headlamps, automatic climate control, a 7-inch infotainment display, smartphone connectivity, Suzuki Connect, push button start/stop, tilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, 6 airbags, rear view camera and so on.Toyota Glanza CNGSimilar to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, its Toyota twin also gets a CNG option on two trim levels - S and G. The features and safety tech on offer with the Glanza CNG is similar to what is offered with the Baleno CNG. That said, the Toyota hatch is slightly expensive than the car it is based on, priced from Rs 8.43 lakh to Rs 9.46 lakh (ex-showroom).Just like the Baleno CNG, the Glanza CNG is offered with a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine that makes 77 PS of max power and 98.5 Nm of peak torque in CNG mode. The engine can only be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and is claimed to return a fuel efficiency of 30.61 km/kg!Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNGThis list would truly be incomplete without a Hyundai, with the Korean carmaker's offerings generally associated as some of the most feature-packed cars in their respective segments. The Grand i10 Nios hatchback is currently offered with a CNG kit on three different variants - Magna, Sportz and Asta, priced at Rs 7.16 lakh, Rs 7.70 lakh and Rs 8.45 lakh (ex-showroom).The top-end Grand i10 Nios CNG variant comes with features like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, automatic climate control, a cooled glove box, projector headlamps, LED DRLs, rear parking camera, push button start/stop, front and rear USB charger, a 5.3-inch digital speedometer, steering mounted controls, and more.Tata Tiago NRG CNGThe Tata Tiago NRG CNG was launched in the Indian market last month at a base price of Rs 7.40 lakh that goes up to Rs 7.80 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). The top-end Tiago NRG XZ CNG gets rugged plastic body cladding, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, push-button start/stop, a height-adjustable driver seat, digital instrument cluster, 15-inch alloy wheels and a cooled glovebox.The Tiago CNG and Tiago NRG CNG make use of the same 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine, mated to a CNG kit of course. In CNG mode, the engine produces 73.4 PS and 95 Nm, while the figures rise to 86 PS and 113 Nm in petrol mode. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard with the Tata Tiago CNG range.