Does the new Wagon R Duo have the option of converting/ enhancing from the LPG option to the CNG option?

Answer 1

Yes!. It is possible to convert a Wagon R from LPG operation to CNG operation. But it is going to be expensive. U will have to remove the already installed LPG kit & replace it with an authorised CNG kit for Euro 3 wangon R. The cost is likely to be in the range of rs 40.000. Allso the car will have to be presented to the RTO fpor amendment in the RC.

Answer 2

The biggest consumers for CNG are traditionally commercial vehicles, taxis and autorickshaws -- which will be the case for a long time to come. But with a choice in cars that run on CNG/LPG, we might be seeing a slight degree of change.
So if you want to buy a CNG or an LPG car, what choice do you have? In CNG, you have the Chevrolet Optra, the Mitsubishi Lancer and recently, the Tata Indica and Indigo Marina. Ford India too will get onto the bandwagon, with a CNG Ikon scheduled to be introduced in the northern and western parts of the country - where the CNG distribution infrastructure is established -Probably by next month
And in LPG, you have the Suzuki Wagon R Duo (as you have noted) and Omni, while the Tata hatchback and estate will also be available with LPG options.

Coming to your question, yes ,You can now convert any petrol vehicle to CNG or LPG. But the difference now is that manufacturers themselves are offering these as options. Earlier, you had to go to an authorized kit installer to convert your car (and cross your fingers hoping it would be safe), but now, you can opt for it at the dealership level itself. No, it still does not mean factory-fitted, it is an aftermarket fitment.

Let me explain. Ignore the Wagon R Duo/Omni, which are the exceptions to the rule here, as they are the only cars on sale now with a factory-fitted LPG kit. The rest of the cars - the Lancer, Optra, Indica and Indigo Marina - come with CNG options; which means that the installation of the kit is done at the dealership level, and it is not factory fitted.

Hindustan Motors, General Motors and Tata Motors have tied up with CNG installation specialists who will fit the kit at the dealer end and deliver the car.

Answer 3

All cars can be converted to CNG at the cost of losing manufacturers warranty. CNG kits are retrofitted but are expensive options driven mainly by regulations (Delhi Taxis).

Expect an Indian manufacturer to develop an engine actually meant for the combustion characteristics of CNG. Soon.

Answer 4

Not from manufacturer.

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

no