Maruti Brezza CNG: March - First in segment with a factory-fitted CNG kit | Prices: Rs 9.24 lakh - Rs 12.15 lakh

Tata Altroz CNG: May - Pioneered “twin cylinder” technology, improving luggage space| Prices: Rs 7.55 lakh - 10.55 lakh

Tata Punch CNG: Recently launched (August) | Prices: Rs 7.1 lakh - Rs 9.68 lakh

Hyundai Exter: July - CNG kit available from day one | Prices: 8.23 lakh - Rs 8.96 lakh

Maruti Grand Vitara: January - First compact SUV with a factory-fitted CNG kit | Prices: Rs 13.05 lakh - Rs 14.86 lakh

Toyota Hyryder CNG: Followed the Maruti Grand Vitara in January | Prices: Rs 13.56 lakh - Rs 15.44 lakh

Gone are the days of CNG being just a frugal alternative to petrol, and the CNG cars launched this year are proof