- Launched in India last month
- 1.2-litre petrol
The Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG has secured a 5-star BNCAP safety rating and is the first sub-compact CNG-powered SUV to get this rating. It scored 29.36/32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45/49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP). The standard XUV 3XO secured a 5-star BNCAP rating in November 2024.
Its safety package includes 35 standard safety features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and ISOFIX child-seat mounts. Its dedicated CNG safety systems include integrated gas-leak detection that automatically switches the vehicle to petrol mode when a leak is detected.
This is Mahindra’s first CNG SUV and is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine producing 110bhp and 200Nm and can only be had with a six-speed MT. It has a claimed mileage of 24.70km/kg. Its underfloor twin-cylinder packaging ensures it retains a flat loading floor and 270 litres of usable boot space.
Dr Velusamy R, President, Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said, ‘At Mahindra, safety is a fundamental commitment that guides every stage of vehicle development. The XUV 3XO ZNG was engineered to excel across every aspect of the ownership experience, delivering ‘zero compromise’ in space, technology, performance and driving experience. Its robust architecture is engineered to provide high levels of occupant protection and peace of mind on every journey. The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating is a testament to our engineering excellence and reinforces the XUV 3XO ZNG’s position as an SUV that excels across every dimension.”
