Upcoming CNG Cars in 2026

Quite a few car manufacturers are preparing new models and facelifts for 2026 with factory-fitted or dealer-fitted CNG options. Below is a look at these upcoming models.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift

The Brezza facelift has been spied testing multiple times since 2025, and is expected to get design tweaks to the front and rear, with new alloy wheels.

While recent reports point towards a new turbo petrol engine option, the Brezza will likely continue offering the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine as an option, which delivers 101 bhp and 137 Nm of torque. 

In CNG mode, it will produce around 85 bhp and 121 Nm while returning an ARAI mileage of over 25 km per kg. CNG models could be paired exclusively with a 5-speed manual gearbox, like in the current model.

Also seen on the test mule was an underbody CNG kit, similar to the setup on the Victoris. This would free up the entire boot for luggage. 

Inside, expect a slightly refreshed cabin, with a larger touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ventilated front seats, a sunroof, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and connected car technology. 

Key safety features should include six airbags, ESP, and hill-hold assist as standard, with a 360-degree camera, and the possibility of level 2 ADAS on top variants.

Hyundai Exter Facelift

Hyundai is expected to launch the Exter facelift before the first half of 2026, with subtle design changes and added features to keep it fresh.

It should retain the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated Kappa petrol engine producing around 80 bhp and 114 Nm of torque. In CNG mode, it will deliver about 67 bhp and 95 Nm while providing up to 27 km per kg. It could continue with a 5-speed manual.

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The facelift could bring interior updates, including a larger touchscreen infotainment system, an updated digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, a sunroof in higher trims, and wireless charging. 

The Hy-CNG twin cylinder setup would continue offering decent boot space.

Key safety features will include six airbags as standard, ESP, hill-start assist, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Nissan Gravite CNG

Nissan has finally launched the Gravite, though only in petrol variants as of now. Its CNG version is in the works and is expected to arrive soon. 

Just like its platform sibling, the Renault Triber, the Gravite is also expected to get a CNG setup on its 1.0-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 70 bhp and 96 Nm of torque. 

Unlike Renault, Nissan could offer a twin CNG option on the Gravite, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. 

The practical interior offers a flexible 7-seater (5+2) layout with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster in higher trims, automatic climate control, wireless charging, rear AC vents, and a removable third row. 

Safety features include six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Skoda Kylaq CNG

Skoda’s top management has confirmed that a CNG option for the Kylaq is being actively evaluated. 

If and when launched, it will likely be paired to the 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine, which makes 113 bhp and 178 Nm in petrol mode. 

Performance could see a noticeable dip in CNG mode, but with much better fuel efficiency. 

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The interior should remain unchanged with premium materials, a touchscreen with smartphone connectivity, and comfortable seating for five. 

Safety will remain a highlight with its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and rear parking sensors.

Tata Curvv CNG

Although Tata Motors has not officially stated anything, the Curvv was spotted testing camouflaged in 2025, without any emission testing kit, signalling a CNG variant.

If launched, it could use an identical setup to the Nexon, using the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that delivers around 115 bhp in petrol mode and nearly 100 bhp with 170 Nm in CNG mode, with strong efficiency figures.

Thanks to Tata’s twin-cylinder technology (i-CNG), there would be little compromise on boot space.

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The interior could carry over unchanged, with a modern dashboard design large touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof option, and wireless connectivity. 

Safety will continue to be strong with six airbags, ESP, a 360-degree camera, advanced driver assistance features in higher trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.

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