Image: Maruti Suzuki Brezza — official image
Maruti Suzuki has released ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figures for the 2026 Brezza facelift, and the biggest gain is on the CNG version. The compact SUV now claims up to 26.90 km/kg in CNG mode. Petrol variants are rated between 19.96 kpl and 21.09 kpl depending on engine and transmission.[source text]
What changed
The facelift keeps the familiar 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, adds a new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, and continues with a CNG option. According to the announcement, the naturally aspirated petrol makes 103 hp and 139 Nm, the turbo-petrol produces 110 hp and 170 Nm, and the CNG version delivers 88 hp and 121.5 Nm in CNG mode.[source text]
Efficiency figures buyers will care about
- CNG Brezza: 26.90 km/kg — this is the most efficient version in the range.[source text] - 1.5 petrol manual: 21.09 kpl on LXi and VXi trims.[source text] - 1.5 petrol automatic: 20.17 kpl.[source text] - Turbo-petrol manual: up to 20.47 kpl on LXi and VXi trims.[source text] - Higher turbo trims are rated at 19.96 kpl.[source text]
Maruti says every powertrain has improved slightly versus the outgoing Brezza. The petrol manual moves up from 17.80 kpl to 21.09 kpl in the entry trims, and the CNG figure rises from 25.51 km/kg to 26.90 km/kg.[source text]
Nepal relevance
The Brezza matters to Nepali car buyers because Maruti Suzuki is already a familiar Indian brand in Nepal, and models built for India often shape what local dealers can source or what parallel imports bring in. If the facelift reaches Nepal, the improved mileage could make it a stronger option for buyers who prioritise lower fuel costs over outright performance.
At the reported Indian starting price of Rs 7.40 lakh, the Brezza sits in a segment that can influence Nepal’s compact SUV pricing once import duties, taxes and dealer margins are added.[source text]
For Nepali buyers, the most relevant version is likely the petrol manual or CNG, because both are aimed at keeping daily running costs down. The turbo-petrol adds more power, but its advantage in Nepal would depend on final pricing and whether the variant is actually offered here.
Written and analysed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor at Nepal AutoMart, from ongoing tracking of the Nepal automotive market.
