Maruti launches CNG Ertiga, priced up to Rs 7.30 lakh

Priced up to Rs 7.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), India's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki on Saturday launched CNG variant of its multi-purpose van Ertiga - 'Ertiga Green' . With this, Ertiga will now be available in all three fuel variants: CNG, petrol and diesel.

The vehicle would be available in two variants with the base version available at Rs 6.52 lakh, while the top-end version is tagged at Rs 7.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the company said.

"We continuously work to offer products that are high on fuel efficiency and low on overall cost of ownership. Ertiga Green, with a factory fitted CNG system, is another step of Maruti Suzuki to meet today's need of our customers," company's Vice President (Marketing) Manohar Bhat said.

The Ertiga has been a success with over 87,000 units sold since its launch in April, 2012, although its sales have tapered off in the recent months in a sluggish market.

'Ertiga Green' is the sixth vehicle from MSI (Maruti Suzuki India) with factory fitted CNG kits. Alto, Wagon R, Eeco, SX4 and Estilo are already offered with factory fitted CNG option.

The new vehicle will be available in states with CNG infrastructure, including Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Mumbai, Pune, and parts of Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, the company said.

With PTI inputs