The same 998 cc three-cylinder, dual Jet, dual VVT petrol engine, paired as standard with a 5-speed manual gearbox, powers the Alto K10 S-CNG

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The S-CNG version of Maruti Suzuki India's latest Alto K10 hatchback has gone on sale for Rs. 5.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The VXI S-CNG trim level is the only one available for this automobile, the company's eleventh passenger vehicle to receive a CNG version. The next-generation 1.0-liter K-Series petrol engine that powers the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 has been modified with a factory-installed CNG kit, increasing the vehicle's mileage to 33.85 km/kg. In contrast, the car's standard petrol version achieves fuel economy rates of up to 24.90 km/l.

The same 998 cc three-cylinder, dual Jet, dual VVT petrol engine, paired as standard with a 5-speed manual gearbox, powers the Alto K10 S-CNG. In CNG mode, the engine is tuned to produce 82.1 Nm of maximum torque at 3400 rpm and 56 bhp at 5300 rpm. The engine is paired with dual interdependent ECUs. The output increases to 64 bhp at 5500 rpm and 89 Nm of maximum torque at 3500 rpm in petrol mode.

The largest selection of factory-fitted CNG vehicles in India are currently available from Maruti Suzuki India, and they come in a variety of models and pricing points. Maruti Suzuki India has 11 CNG vehicles available for private automobile buyers: the Alto, Alto K10, S-Presso, WagonR, Eeco, Celerio, Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, Baleno, and XL6. The Super Carry and Tour S are two variants that are available for fleet and commercial vehicles.