Mahindra has announced that the XUV 3XO ZNG has secured a five-star rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). It has become India’s first sub-compact CNG SUV to achieve the rating.
The XUV 3XO ZNG scored 29.36 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection and 45 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection. The result builds on the safety credentials of the standard XUV 3XO, which received a five-star Bharat NCAP rating in November 2024.
Safety Features
The XUV 3XO ZNG comes with over 35 standard safety features, including:
- Six airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ISOFIX child-seat mounts
- Integrated CNG gas-leak detection
- Automatic switching to petrol mode when a gas leak is detected
Mahindra says the SUV’s dedicated CNG safety systems are designed to provide additional protection for occupants.
Performance and Practicality
Launched in October 2026, the XUV 3XO ZNG produces 109hp of power and 200Nm of torque in both CNG and petrol modes. It has a claimed fuel efficiency of 24.7km/kg.
The CNG system uses an underfloor twin-cylinder layout, allowing the SUV to retain a flat loading floor and 270 litres of usable boot space.
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Final Take
The five-star Bharat NCAP rating adds to the XUV 3XO ZNG’s appeal in the growing CNG SUV segment. With dedicated CNG safety systems, competitive performance figures and practical boot space, Mahindra aims to offer a CNG SUV without compromising on everyday usability.
