Maruti Suzuki CNG vehicle sales cross the 10 lakh mark

Maruti currently offers 9 S-CNG models including the Alto, S-Presso, WagonR, Celerio, Dzire, Ertiga, Eeco, Super Carry and the Tour-S.

Maruti Suzuki has achieved a new sales milestone, as cumulative sales of its S-CNG vehicles cross the 10 lakh unit mark.

Maruti Suzuki's product portfolio includes 9 S-CNG models including the Alto, S-Presso, WagonR, Celerio, Dzire, Ertiga, Eeco, Super Carry and the Tour-S.

S-CNG models have been on sale since 2010. In the first year, the carmaker had sold 15,900 vehicles. In 2016-17, Maruti sold 3.5 lakh CNG vehicles, followed by 5.3 lakh units and 7.98 lakh units in 2018-19 and 2020-21, respectively.

Maruti Suzuki's S-CNG range uses dual interdependent ECUs and a common rail based CNG injection system. These vehicles also come with re-tuned suspension and brakes.

The S-CNG range comes with a few safety features including a microswitch that ensures that the vehicle is off and doesn't start while refuelling, stainless steel CNG pipes with ferrule joints, dual solenoid system, non-return valve mechanism, CNG filler filter, petrol mode ignition and integrated electrical system.