2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza To Be The First CNG SUV In India - Or Not?

• Maruti Suzuki Brezza will not be the first CNG SUV to launch in India
• The release of Toyota's Urban Cruiser Hyryder CNG has already been confirmed.
• Hyryder CNG reservations have begun, and the launch is anticipated to occur soon.

Update on 5 January 2023: The debut of the Brezza with a CNG powerplant has not yet been officially announced by Maruti Suzuki. The company has already introduced its CNG-powered XL6 MPV. The unveiling of Toyota's Urban Cruiser Hyryder CNG suggests that the Brezza won't be the first SUV to have a CNG powertrain. The upcoming CNG model of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder specs and other details have been made public by the company, and its introduction is anticipated to take place in the next few months or at the upcoming Auto Expo. Toyota has already started taking the bookings of the Hyryder CNG and listed the same on the website as well.

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We may anticipate the arrival of the CNG-powered Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Hyryder's sibling, in the near future. The Grand Vitara CNG will have the same features as the Hyryder CNG, which has a 1.5-liter, mild-hybrid, four-cylinder, normally aspirated petrol engine. It has an output of 87 bhp and a maximum torque of 121.5 Nm.

Published On 15 January 2022: The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza has been spied quite a few times now. The new model is expected to launch sometime in mid-2022, between April, or May, while prices will also be announced then. The CNG Vitara Brezza will launch at the same time, with its petrol variant.

The development of a new CNG-fitted compact SUV showcases Maruti Suzuki's commitment to eco-friendly powertrain options. There are several other CNG models in their line-up, and the upcoming CNG Celerio is also due for launch this month before the Vitara Brezza joins the line-up.

Below we have discussed some of the details of the upcoming Vitara Brezza CNG model. Starting from its powertrain to its name. But before we go, do join our join our   91Wheels Telegram and 91Wheels Whatsapp groups to be a part of interesting automotive discussions.

Vitara Brezza - the name changes

The next-generation, Vitara Brezza will feature a new design altogether, and its name may also change. From 2022 onwards, Maruti Suzukis new compact SUV will drop the name 'Vitara'.

2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Design

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza will retain the same box-shaped silhouette SUV design. But both the front and rear fascia will be heavily updated. The updated model that has launched abroad looks quite upmarket than the outgoing model. Similarly, the interior will see a step up too in the form of a new larger infotainment screen, sunroof, paddle shifters, and wireless connectivity features. The official updates are yet to be confirmed.

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2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza: CNG Engine

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza will continue to use the same 1.5-litre K15B Petrol engine that produces 105 bhp and 138 Nm of torque, however, with the CNG kits, the number might drop a bit. The current-generation Maruti Suzuki Ertiga CNG currently uses a similar setup. In the MPV, it produces 92 hp and 122 Nm of torque, the new Brezza might have the same output figures as well, with fuel efficiency around 26.08 km/kg, or even better, since the compact SUV is lighter than the MPV.

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Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG: Launch,  Rivals, and Price

Once launched, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza will not have any competition as such in the Indian market. However, Tata is slated to launch a CNG version of the Nexon, following the launch of the Tiago CNG and Tigor CNG.

The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezzas variant range is expected to be priced between Rs. 7.61 lakh to Rs. 11.19 lakh. Expect the CNG model to be priced between Rs. 8-10 lakh.

Verdict: The price of the CNG variants of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder has not yet been disclosed by Toyota, but we anticipate it will be announced soon. The brand will be the first to provide an SUV with a CNG powerplant. A few months ago, several images of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG appeared online, but the company has not yet announced any plans to introduce the vehicle.