French automaker Renault has announced the launch of government-approved CNG retrofitment kits for its popular models Kiger, Triber and Kwid. The kits are priced at ₹79,500 for Triber and Kiger, while the Kwid variant is available for ₹75,000, inclusive of all costs.
In a customer-centric approach, Renault is offering a three-year warranty on all CNG-retrofitted cars, ensuring enhanced reliability and confidence for buyers. Installed through a preferred vendor, the retrofitment kit is homologated to meet stringent safety and performance standards and is compatible with all variants except automatic and Turbo models, the company said in a statement.
Venkatram M, Managing Director and Country CEO of Renault India said the introduction of the government-approved CNG retrofitment kit across all models will make Renault cars even more accessible while providing eco-friendly and smart solutions for our customers.
The CNG retrofitment kit has been designed to ensure standardisation and uniform fitment across Renault’s network. Each kit has undergone rigorous validation to maintain driving performance, ensuring that customers experience do not have to compromise on vehicle efficiency and safety.
Renault plans to roll out the CNG retrofitment kits in a phased manner, initially launching them in five key states: Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, which collectively account for 65 per cent of the market. A nationwide expansion will follow in the coming months.
According to data from Vahan, approximately 6.98 lakh CNG cars and utility vehicles have been sold so far in the current fiscal year, marking a rise from 5.97 lakh units in FY24.
Growing demand
The growing demand for CNG vehicles highlights a shift toward cost-effective and environmentally friendly mobility solutions, a trend PV makers have been aiming to capitalise on with the launch of CNG variants in their product portfolio.
Domestic sales of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles are forecast to reach 1.1 million units by the end of this fiscal, driven by the government’s ongoing push for cleaner fuels, said a recent report by Crisil.
Rising sales of CNG passenger vehicles have driven up their penetration in the overall passenger vehicle population to 15-16 per cent this fiscal vs 5.6 per cent in fiscal 2016. The availability of over 30 CNG car variants, compared with single digit not long ago, thus catering to diverse consumer preferences, has accelerated adoption, it added.
