Maruti-Suzuki’s “mini SUV”, the S-Presso, has been received well by the market. It offers good space, respectable ground clearance and most modern amenities you’d expect in this price range. And now, for those looking for a more sustainable edge to their S-Presso, there is a CNG option too.
Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “With the launch of S-Presso BS6 S-CNG, we are strengthening our efforts towards sustainable green mobility. The S-Presso S-CNG is designed to deliver optimum performance, safety, engine durability, convenience, and mileage. Moreover, The S-Presso has successfully carved a niche for itself and fulfills the need for a dynamic, stylish and youthful mini SUV. This launch also helps augment our commitment towards Mission Green Million, announced at the Auto Expo 2020. Maruti Suzuki, with its unmatched portfolio of CNG and Hybrid vehicles, has been the preferred choice of customers owing to the affordability and high-fuel efficiency of its green vehicles.”
Maruti-Suzuki’s S-CNG range is a great option for families looking for a car that is light on the pocket, as well as fleet owners and cab drivers since it makes their profit margins that much bigger. Moreover, since it is factory fitted, the usual safety concerns and unreliability of off the shelf CNG kits is taken care of for the most part. The S-CNG equipped S-Presso will be offered in four BS6-compliant variants — LXI, LXI (O), VXI and VXI (O) — the prices of which are listed below. On average, the CNG variants are priced Rs 75,000 more than their standard petrol counterparts.
| Variant | Price (INR) |
| S-Presso BS6 LXI CNG | 4,84,000 |
| S-Presso BS6 LXI (O) CNG | 4,90,000 |
| S-Presso BS6 VXI CNG | 5,07,500 |
| S-Presso BS6 VXI (O) CNG | 5,13,500 |