Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG launched at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh

The Mahindra XUV 3XO SUV has received a CNG powertrain. Prices for the CNG model start at Rs 9.99 lakh and go up to Rs 12.27 lakh. It is available in 4 trim levels – MX Edge, RevX Edge (O), AX5, and RevX A. Mahindra will open the booking window on October 20. The delivery rollout will commence on the same day. 

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Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG: Everything you need to know

Here is the price list for the XUV 3XO CNG.

Trim	Price
MX Edge	Rs 9.99 lakh
RevX Edge (O)	Rs 10.79 lakh
AX5	Rs 11.19 lakh
RevX A	Rs 12.27 lakh

The CNG model of the Mahindra XUV 3XO does not get any cosmetic updates other than the ‘ZNG’ badging on the tailgate. It retains the dimensions and design language of the standard model. The interior layout remains unchanged as well. Its feature list is dependent on the variant. The SUV comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The driver’s cockpit gets a 10.25-inch panel for the instrument cluster. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, leatherette seating, and more. The CNG model uses a dual-tank setup with a combined fuel capacity of 270 litres.

The XUV 3XO CNG is based on the 1.2-litre MPFI (multi-point fuel injection) turbo-petrol engine. With optimised turbocharger calibration and ECU mapping, Mahindra has ensured that this engine does not drop its output in CNG mode. Both turbo-petrol and CNG powertrains put out 111hp and 200Nm. The CNG model comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox option and offers a mileage of 24.7km/kg. When the fuel is running low, it can automatically switch to petrol mode. The SUV can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 0-100 km/h in 11.8 seconds in CNG mode.

The SUV also comes with a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder mStallion direct-injection turbo-petrol engine option, which produces a maximum power output of 131hp and 230Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre diesel engine churns out 117hp and 300Nm. The all-electric XUV 3XOis powered by a front-mounted electric motor which generates a maximum power output of 150hp and 310Nm of torque. The 39.4kWh battery can go up to 285km on a single full charge. A 50kW DC fast charger takes up to 50 minutes to charge the SUV from 0 to 80%. There are 3 drive modes on offer – Fun, Fast and Fearless.

Dr Velusamy R, President, Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said, “The XUV 3XO ZNG comes with a clear promise: Zero Compromise. Customers today want the space, technology, safety and driving experience of an SUV, along with the lower running costs of CNG. With category-leading torque, turbocharged performance and impressive efficiency, the XUV 3XO ZNG brings together the practicality of CNG and the excitement of an SUV, setting a new benchmark for customer expectations from a CNG SUV.”

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Final Thoughts

The standard range of the XUV 3XO starts at Rs 7.79 lakh and goes up to Rs 15.04 lakh. As mentioned earlier, buyers will be able to book the CNG model from October 20. The SUV rivals the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG, Tata Nexon CNG, Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG, Nissan Magnite CNG, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor CNG in India.