Maruti Swift and Dzire CNG now get AMT automatic gearbox

Maruti Suzuki has added an AMT option to both the Swift CNG and the Dzire CNG, making it the second carmaker in India to combine a factory-fitted CNG powertrain with an automatic gearbox. The Swift CNG AMT carries an introductory price of Rs 7.92 lakh, while the Dzire CNG AMT is priced at Rs 8.53 lakh. If you were holding off on a CNG car because you did not want to deal with a clutch in city traffic, that reason has now gone away.

Why this matters for city buyers

Tata Motors was the first to offer CNG with AMT, and Maruti now follows. What makes this significant is the scale — the Swift and Dzire are among the highest-selling cars in India, and their CNG variants already have a large, loyal buyer base. Pairing that with a clutchless gearbox directly addresses the single biggest complaint urban CNG owners have had: stop-and-go traffic with a manual is exhausting.

Swift CNG AMT vs Dzire CNG AMT at a glance

• Swift CNG AMT introductory price: Rs 7.92 lakh
• Dzire CNG AMT introductory price: Rs 8.53 lakh
• Both are the first-ever automatic CNG offerings from Maruti Suzuki
• Maruti is the second brand in India with AMT plus factory CNG, after Tata Motors
• Both variants qualify as factory-fitted CNG, which matters for loan and insurance purposes

Factory CNG versus retrofit, and why it matters

A factory-fitted CNG setup from Maruti comes with the manufacturer's warranty intact, unlike an aftermarket kit which can complicate service claims. For fleet buyers and daily commuters calculating per-kilometre costs, this combination of low CNG running expenses and the ease of an AMT is a genuinely useful package. The introductory pricing also signals that Maruti wants early volumes before settling on a final price.

Should you wait or buy now

Both variants are on sale now at introductory prices, so there is no reason to wait if your requirement is clear. The Swift suits those who want a hatchback, while the Dzire makes sense if boot space and a proper three-box shape matter to you. Visit your nearest Maruti arena dealer to check local prices and waiting periods, since introductory pricing and stock availability can vary by city.

Would you pick the Swift CNG AMT for its hatchback practicality, or does the Dzire CNG AMT make more sense for your daily commute?