Maruti Suzuki India S-CNG AMT Models Add 5-Speed AGS

Maruti Suzuki India S-CNG AMT Models Add 5-Speed AGS

Maruti Suzuki India has introduced S-CNG variants equipped with its five-speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS) automated manual transmission across the Swift, Dzire, and Baleno. The new Maruti Suzuki India S-CNG AMT range combines factory-fitted dual-fuel powertrains with automatic transmission capability, extending the availability of CNG technology across three passenger cars. Prices start at Rs 7,92,400 (ex-showroom) for the Swift S-CNG AMT, while the Baleno S-CNG AMT is priced at Rs 8,32,400 and the Dzire S-CNG AMT costs Rs 8,53,100. The introduction gives buyers an automatic transmission option alongside the existing factory-fitted CNG powertrain configuration.

S-CNG AMT Pricing Across Swift, Dzire and Baleno

The three newly introduced variants use the same basic five-speed AGS transmission concept while carrying different ex-showroom prices. The Swift S-CNG AMT has the lowest starting price at Rs 7,92,400, followed by the Baleno S-CNG AMT at Rs 8,32,400 and the Dzire S-CNG AMT at Rs 8,53,100. The pricing establishes a spread of Rs 60,700 between the lowest- and highest-priced models in this specific S-CNG AMT lineup. All three vehicles pair the automated manual transmission with factory-fitted dual-fuel capability, allowing operation using either petrol or CNG.

Z12E Engine Specifications and Fuel Storage

The Swift, Dzire, and Baleno S-CNG AMT models are powered by the 1.2-liter, three-cylinder Z12E engine. In petrol mode, the engine produces 61 kW (82.93 PS) at 5,700 rpm and 112.4 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. In CNG mode, peak output is rated at 51.3 kW (69.75 PS) at 5,700 rpm, while maximum torque reaches 101.8 Nm at 2,900 rpm. Each vehicle uses a 37-liter petrol tank and a 55-liter water-capacity CNG cylinder for its dual-fuel setup.

Maruti Suzuki India Expands Automatic S-CNG Availability

The introduction broadens factory-fitted CNG availability to automatic-transmission variants across three established passenger-car nameplates. In a statement, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, said the Swift, Dzire, and Baleno are among the country's bestselling cars and described the automatic S-CNG introduction as an effort to make the models more appealing to customers. He also stated that S-CNG vehicle sales increased 58% during the first quarter of the year compared with the same quarter a year earlier.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The addition of AGS transmission options to factory-fitted S-CNG passenger cars expands the combination of automated driving convenience and CNG capability within India's mass-market vehicle portfolio. For customers considering CNG vehicles but seeking an automated manual transmission, the three variants create additional model and price choices across the Swift, Baleno, and Dzire lineups. The 58% year-over-year increase in S-CNG sales cited by Maruti Suzuki India provides context for the company's decision to broaden the configuration range, while future customer response will indicate how strongly demand develops for automatic CNG-equipped passenger cars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Maruti Suzuki models are available with S-CNG and AMT?
The Swift, Dzire, and Baleno are the three models introduced with factory-fitted S-CNG powertrains and five-speed Auto Gear Shift automated manual transmissions. The Swift S-CNG AMT is priced at Rs 7,92,400, the Baleno S-CNG AMT costs Rs 8,32,400, and the Dzire S-CNG AMT is priced at Rs 8,53,100, with all prices stated on an ex-showroom basis.