# Maruti Swift, Dzire, Baleno get automatic CNG option

2026-09-18T18:16:47+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Maruti Suzuki on Friday launched automatic S-CNG variants of the Swift, Dzire and Baleno under its Auto Green Mission, with prices starting at Rs 7.92 lakh for the Swift. The Dzire automatic S-CNG is claimed as India's most fuel-efficient sedan at 36.47 km/kg, certified by JATO Dynamics. All three models use a 1197cc Z12E engine with a five-speed AMT. Power in CNG mode is 68.8 hp for all models, down from 82 hp on petrol. Maruti reported a 58% year-on-year sales increase for its S-CNG range in the first quarter, and July set a record of 83,000 units. The company said the move responds to demand for automatic convenience without losing fuel efficiency. The new variants directly compete with the Tata Tigor CNG AMT, which is expected to receive an upgrade next month.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Economic Times and CarWale both lead on the company's press release and demand data, creating a promotional tone that sidelines any consumer trade-offs. Times Now diverges by framing the launch as ending a 'long-standing limitation' and explicitly noting the power drop on CNG, a detail the other two omit. The omission tilts Economic Times and CarWale coverage toward an uncritical product story, while Times Now provides a more consumer-facing read. The balanced take: Maruti's 58% sales surge and 83,000-unit July peak justify the rollout, but buyers still lose roughly 16 hp compared to petrol. Monthly sales figures from August onward will show whether removing the manual-only constraint translates into volume.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/cars-uvs/maruti-suzuki-launches-auto-green-mission-with-automatic-s-cng-swift-dzire-and-baleno/articleshow/134339038.cms>
  Leads with company press release and demand data, no mention of power loss or trade-offs
- carwale.com (neutral report) <https://www.carwale.com/news/maruti-dzire-cng-amt-launched-in-india-at-rs-853-lakh/>
  States Maruti was 'late to the CNG AMT game' but frames launch as spurring competition
- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/auto/car-news/maruti-swift-dzire-baleno-cng-get-automatic-option-prices-start-at-7-92-lakh-article-156185628>
  Highlights 'long-standing limitation' of manual-only CNG and notes typical power drop on CNG

Tags: Baleno, CNG, Dzire, Maruti Suzuki, Swift
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