Popularity Of CNG Cars On The Rise In India – Here’s Why

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EVs maybe the long-term eco-friendly solution, but until ICE remains relevant, CNG is likely to be the go-to choice for an increasing number of car buyers, promising both frugality and reduced carbon emissions

With increasing fuel costs and the government’s growing anti-diesel stance in metro cities, CNG cars are becoming increasingly popular in India. Customers are now increasingly preferring CNG cars over petrol models as well. According to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), CNG models accounted for 19.5% of car sales in FY2025. In FY2020, that figure stood at just 6.3%, which means their market share has more than tripled in five years.

Meanwhile, the demand for petrol cars has considerably declined. Their contribution to sales reduced from 76.3% in FY2020 to 57.7% in FY2025. Diesel cars were already quite low in demand in FY2020, and the transition to BS6 that year didn’t help. Their market share has remained around 17-19% since then.

FY2026 is likely to be a new record year for CNG cars, with more than one million units expected to be sold for the first time. That would mean approximately a 20% growth in sales over FY2025 when more than 8.39 lakh CNG cars were sold.

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The rising demand for CNG cars has not gone unnoticed. Mass-market brands like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai are capitalising on the shift in consumer preference by widening their portfolio of CNG cars. Between FY2021 and FY2025, it is estimated that choices have more than doubled from 11 to 25 models.

Automakers are also actively working on solving the shortcomings of CNG cars. For example, Tata Motors and Hyundai now use two smaller cylinders instead of a large one to improve boot space. Meanwhile, the government is doing its bit, expanding the availability of CNG stations across the nation. It has set a target of growing from 7,400 CNG pumps to 17,500 outlets by 2030.

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Maruti Suzuki offers the widest range of models with a CNG option: Alto, S-Presso, Wagon R, Celerio, Eeco, Swift, Brezza, Dzire, Baleno, Fronx, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara. Barring the Curvv, Harrier, and Safari, Tata Motors offers its entire line-up with a CNG option: Tiago, Tigor, Punch, Altroz, and Nexon. The company is testing a CNG variant of the Curvv and is expected to launch it in the coming months. Hyundai has a quite small CNG portfolio, limited to just three models: Grand i10 Nios, Aura, and Exter.

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Top 10 Midsize SUVs May 2025 – Creta, Scorpio, Vitara, Taigun, XUV700

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In May 2025, Hyundai Creta continued to be on top of the midsize SUV sales table ahead of Scorpio, Hyryder, XUV700, Seltos and Grand Vitara

The sales across the midsize SUV segment in May saw some models climb the rankings while others slid down. The Hyundai Creta, still operating at the top, managed to retain its position by closing the month with 14,860 units dispatched. The tally barely nudged over last year’s tally but in a segment loaded with volatility, holding steady counts for something.

Right behind, Mahindra’s Scorpio – split across Classic and N variants – recorded 14,401 units. While the vehicle continues to thrive on its rural and semi-urban appeal, its numbers reflect modest growth year-on-year, up 5 per cent. The Toyota Hyryder, meanwhile, posted the kind of spike that tends to raise eyebrows – sales nearly doubled, jumping to 7,573 units from just under 4,000 a year ago.

The Mahindra XUV700 registered a measured step forward – 6,435 units found dealerships in May, representing a 28 per cent increase over last year’s volume. It remains the brand’s most tech-forward ICE SUV and continues to push deeper into new markets. Sitting just beneath that line, Kia’s Seltos wrapped the month at 6,082 units.

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Rank	Top 10 Midsize SUVs May 2025 (YoY)	May 2025 Sales	May 2024 Sales
1	Hyundai Creta (1%)	14,860	14,662
2	Mahindra Scorpio (5%)	14,401	13,717
3	Toyota Hyryder (94%)	7,573	3,906
4	Mahindra XUV700 (28%)	6,435	5,008
5	Kia Seltos (-10%)	6,082	6,736
6	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (-47%)	5,197	9,736
7	Tata Curvv	3,063	–
8	Honda Elevate (-6%)	1,461	1,553
9	Volkswagen Taigun (-28%)	1,126	1,561
10	Tata Safari (-33%)	1,109	1,661

The domestic tally represents a dip of 10 per cent compared to last May. The next-gen Seltos is currently under development and it will make its global debut sometime in 2026. Following its world premiere, we can expect it to arrive in India as well with a thoroughly overhauled exterior and interior while a new hybrid system could join the fray.

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara garnered a total of 5,197 units in the month of May 2025 as against 9,736 units during the same period last year with a sharp slide of 47 per cent. Below the established contenders, Tata’s Curvv has been putting in decent numbers. At 3,063 units, the coupe SUV finished seventh within the top 10 sales charts for midsize SUVs.

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VW Taigun

Further down, Honda’s Elevate continued to stay in the conversation but without volume traction – 1,461 units in May, down 6 per cent year-on-year. The Volkswagen Taigun also stumbled, managing 1,126 units enduring a drop of 28 per cent. Rounding off the top ten was Tata’s Safari which slipped down to 1,109 units.

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Tata Motors Model Wise Sales May 2025 – Nexon, Punch, Tiago, Curvv

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Tata Motors didn’t have the best of times during May 2025 as most of its models, barring the Nexon and Tiago, struggled to perform in the domestic market

Tata Motors lost the third position in May 2025 domestic sales in the passenger vehicle segment in the Indian market. It slipped to the fourth spot as Hyundai bounced back to capture the third slot. Tata sold a total of 41,557 units last month as compared to 46,700 units retailed during May 2024, and hence witnessing a sharp YoY decline of 11 percent. Its market share also fell down by 1.5 percent from 13.4 percent in May’24 to 11.9 percent to May’25. The Nexon and Punch SUVs had decent sales numbers last month as the company sold more than 13k units of the duo domestically.

First things first, Tata Punch, despite selling 13,133 units in May 2025, recorded a massive YoY de-growth of 31 percent. For reference, the brand had retailed 18,949 units of the Punch in May 2024. The Nexon, on the other hand, witnessed a slight YoY growth of 14 percent in May 2025 with numbers of 13,096 units as compared to 11,457 units sold during the same month last year.

Tata Tiago was the third highest-selling model in the company’s portfolio in May 2025 with volumes of 6407 units against 5,927 units retailed during the same month last year. It is the only Tata model after the Nexon to register a YoY growth in May 2025 sales. Tata Curvv sales numbers came down to 3,063 units last month, which is a signal that it has already started to lose its charm among the buyers.

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S. No	Tata Motors Cars (YoY)	Sales in May 2025	Sales in May 2024
1.	Punch (-31%)	13,133	18,949
2.	Nexon (14%)	13,096	11,457
3.	Tiago (8%)	6,407	5,927
4.	Curvv (NA)	3,063	0
5.	Altroz (-44%)	2,779	4,983
6.	Safari (-33%)	1,109	1,661
7.	Tigor (-49%)	1,076	2,098
8.	Harrier (-45%)	894	1,625

Recently, the 2025 Tata Altroz facelift was launched in the Indian market. However, it had little to zero impact on the dwindling sales numbers of the hatchback as merely 2,779 units were sold last month against 4,983 units in May 2024. The Tigor too continued its dismal performance with volumes coming down to 1076 units from 2098 units in May 2024.

The SUV duo of Harrier and Safari also had a tough time last month as both suffered heavy losses amidst the rising competition. While the Harrier numbers came down to triple digits (894 units) for the first time with YoY negative growth of 45 percent, the Safari too faced a setback with numbers coming down to 1109 units. Just so you know, Tata Motors had retailed 1,625 and 1,661 units of the Harrier and Safari, respectively, in May 2024.

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Tata Harrier EV was recently introduced in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom). However, the company refrained from announcing the complete variant-wise pricing. Even the delivery timeline of the all-electric SUV was kept under the wraps. The bookings for the Harrier e-SUV will begin from July 2, 2025 across the country. It is the sixth all-electric model in Tata’s portfolio after the Tiago, Tigor, Nexon, Punch and Curvv.

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Maruti Swift Long Term Review – 2 Months Report

The Maruti Suzuki Swift has truly become a household name in India over the last 25 years and why not? It is one of the most fun to drive cars made by the automaker and yet it excels at many other things as well. The Swift entered the MotorBeam long term fleet when I had just sold my Honda City and hence I started using this as my daily driver.

I was looking forward to the Swift for two things. One – it is always handy driving a compact car in Mumbai. The convenience is unparalleled. Second – I had the previous generation Swift diesel as my long termer for 18 months close to 6 years back and I loved every bit of it, which is why I wanted to actually live with the new Swift and see how it is as a daily car.

Let’s get straight to the engine. The new Z-Series engine drew a lot of flak for it being a 3-cylinder unit and slower than the previous K-Series engine and that does hold true. The K-Series unit was more refined and quicker as well, but the new engine doesn’t disappoint that much. I found in-city driveability to be very good and the Swift felt peppy enough to make day-to-day drives less boring. Sure, at low RPMs the engine does vibrate a bit and our test car used to vibrate a little more than usual.

Once the revs settle, the engine feels smooth and offers clean performance. I found the performance good on highways as well and it was fun redlining the Swift whenever I got a chance. In fact, I remember our Swift having some wheelspin in 3rd gear too when pushing hard.

But what about mileage? While the claimed figure is 24.8 km/l, I got a realistic figure of 14.5 km/l in the city and close to 17.5 km/l on highways. The number can differ based on your driving style and usage. The lowest I saw on this car was around 12.5 km/l on a shoot day.

I found the Swift quite engaging to drive. It darts well into corners and the driving position is spot on too. The steering though not feedback rich is still precise enough and the suspension has a firm edge. However, what I noticed on Mumbai’s poor roads is that every bump, every undulation, even the smallest ones make their presence felt in the cabin. A long drive in the city can make you feel a little tired if the roads are bad.

I was always in the driver’s seat and loved the comfort I got over there. The touchscreen is also intuitive to use but the sound quality at high volumes is strictly average. I really missed a front centre armrest in this car. The cabin is very plasticky as well and some premium touches would be really welcome.

It was a short stint with the Swift since we had send it back to Maruti Suzuki at the end of 2 months. Overall, a pretty sorted hatchback that won’t disappoint Indian customers across demographics.

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Hyundai May 2025 Sales Analysis – Creta, Venue, i10, i20, Exter, Aura

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In May 2025 the domestic sales of Hyundai at 43,861 units as against 49,151 units during the same period last year with a YoY drop of 11 per cent

Hyundai Motor India’s monthly sales report for May 2025 lands at 43,861 units, slipping marginally by 1 per cent over April’s 44,374 units and dropping 11 per cent from May 2024’s 49,151 figure. The midsize SUV segment leader, the Creta, stayed put at the top, climbing 1 per cent over last year but the MoM drop stood at 13 per cent.

The Hyundai Venue, however, continues to slide – down 19 per cent from May 2024 and 5 per cent short of April’s total, settling at 7,520 units. The Exter micro SUV recorded a domestic tally 5,899 units, slumping 23 per cent compared to last May. Still, it rebounded 9 per cent against April’s 5,416 tally. The updated version of the Exter is expected to launch sometime next year.

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios followed a similar trend, down 18 per cent YoY at 4,344 units but managed a 5 per cent gain MoM. The i20 premium hatchback posted 4,090 units, slipping 21 per cent compared to last year but recovering by 16 per cent from April’s local dispatch total of 3,525 units. On the sedan front, Aura rose to 5,225 units, improving 24 per cent over April and 18 per cent ahead of May 2024.

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Creta Electric

Model	May 2025 Sales	May 2024 Sales	YoY Growth
Creta	14,860	14,662	1%
Venue	7,520	9,327	-19%
Exter	5,899	7,697	-23%
Aura	5,225	4,433	18%
Grand i10	4,344	5,328	-18%
i20	4,090	5,169	-21%
Verna	930	1,381	-33%
Alcazar	922	944	-2%
Tucson	60	168	-64%
Ioniq 5	11	42	-74%
TOTAL	43,861	49,151	-11%

Verna continued its downward stretch – falling to 930 units, dropping 33 per cent YoY and 7 per cent from April. Alcazar moved 922 units in May, nearly flat compared to last year but dipping 9 per cent from April’s count. The Tucson premium SUV’s volumes were trimmed to 60 units, down sharply from 168 in May last year and 65 in April.

The Ioniq 5, Hyundai’s EV offering, dropped to 11 units in May, a 31 per cent fall over April and down 74 per cent YoY while the Kona Electric was discontinued a while ago. May’s numbers suggest Hyundai held steady in the face of weaker year-on-year demand mainly due to the scheduled maintenance at the factory.

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The Creta, Aura, and Exter offered were the only ones enduring positive volume increase while Venue, Verna and Tucson saw the heaviest declines. The brand is currently planning to introduce as many as 26 new models by FY30.

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New Mahindra XEV 9e Variants Leaked Ahead Of Imminent Launch

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Mahindra to make the XEV 9e line-up more lucrative by offering all its features and its biggest battery pack in new configurations

The Mahindra XEV 9e, which went on sale in March, is soon going to receive some new configurations. The revised line-up will give customers more choices, making the model more appealing.

Currently, Mahindra offers the XEV 9e in Pack One, Pack Two, Pack Three Select, and Pack Three grades. The Pack One, Pack Two, and Pack Three Select grades are available in a standard-range variant, while the Pack Three grade is available in a long-range variant.

According to a leaked government certification document, Mahindra plans to launch the Pack Three Select grade in the long-range variant soon. Thus, customers who want to XEV 9e in a configuration that offers the maximum possible range won’t be forced to choose the range-topping Pack Three grade, which retails at 30,50,000 rupees (ex-showroom) in the long-range variant.

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The same document reveals that Mahindra is set to introduce the Pack Three grade in the standard-range variant soon. This will make the Pack Three grade more accessible and ensure customers who want the fully-loaded XEV 9e but don’t need its maximum possible range don’t have to unnecessarily shell out extra money.

The standard-range variant of the Mahindra XEV 9e comes with a rear-mounted motor that produces 170 kW (228 hp) and 380 Nm of torque and a 59 kWh LFP battery pack. It can travel up to 542 km on a full charge. The long-range variant uses a higher-output rear-mounted motor generating 210 kW (282 hp) and 380 Nm of torque and a 79 kWh LFP battery pack. It can travel a much longer distance – 656 km.

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Configuration	Price (ex-showroom)
Mahindra XEV 9e Pack One Standard-Range	21,90,001 rupees
Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two Standard-Range	24,90,000 rupees
Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three Select Standard-Range	27,90,000 rupees
Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three Select Long-Range	TBA
Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three Standard-Range	TBA
Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three Long-Range	30,50,000 rupees

The new configurations of the Mahindra XEV 9e should fill the whitespace between the current top two configurations and slot in the 28-30 lakh rupee (ex-showroom)-range. Mahindra could launch them as early as July.

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Toyota Model Wise Sales May 2025 – Innova, Fortuner, Glanza, Taisor, Hyryder

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Toyota recorded 29,280 units in May 2025 as against 23,959 units during the same period last year with a YoY surge of 22 per cent

The domestic passenger vehicle sales figure of Toyota for May 2025 stood at 29,280 units – marking an 18 per cent rise over April and a 22 per cent year-on-year climb. The Innova and Hycross duo continue to shoulder the company’s volumes, recording 8,882 units with 4 per cent growth while the numbers were up 15 per cent compared to April.

The Glanza also held steady month-on-month, posting 4,753 units which translated to a 15 per cent MoM jump and 5 per cent on YoY basis. The Taisor has picked up momentum as well, contributing 3,035 units – an increase of 25 per cent over April and 39 per cent more than May 2024. The Hyryder emerged as one of the standout performers, doubling its figures year-on-year to 7,573 units and registering a 63 per cent improvement over April, reaffirming its traction in the midsize SUV space.

In contrast, the Rumion showed no change in year-on-year terms but saw its numbers shrink by 22 per cent from April, totalling 1,917 units. The Fortuner posted 2,571 units in May, slightly ahead of last year but dipping 11 per cent from April’s tally. The Hilux and Camry both lost ground on a month-on-month basis, sliding by 7 per cent and 5 per cent respectively, despite showing double-digit gains year-on-year.

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Model	May 2025 Sales	May 2024 Sales	YoY Growth
Innova	8,882	8,548	4%
Hyryder	7,573	3,906	94%
Glanza	4,753	4,517	5%
Taisor	3,035	2,180	39%
Fortuner	2,571	2,422	6%
Rumion	1,917	1,919	0%
Hilux	322	283	14%
Camry	198	122	62%
Vellfire	29	62	-53%
TOTAL	29,280	23,959	22%

Among the lower runners, the Vellfire fell sharply when compared to May 2024 but saw a 45 per cent bump from the previous month although from a very small volume. The LC300 remained flat once again, posting zero retail numbers.

Overall, Toyota appears to have maintained a healthy pace through May, buoyed by consistent performers like the Innova range and Hyryder while also seeing improved contribution from the Taisor and Glanza. The month-on-month growth suggests dispatch momentum continued for four of the volume players while some struggled.

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The Japanese auto major introduced the 48V mild-hybrid spec Fortuner and Legender in India with improved acceleration and lowered emission standards. The brand is expected to bring in its first EV to India before the end of this year.

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