TL; DR
- Mahindra launched the XUV 3XO ZNG CNG SUV from ₹9.99 lakh.
- Twin cylinders sit under the boot floor, and the boot measures 270 liters.
- It claims 24.7 km/kg, with about 110 hp and 200 Nm.
Amid the ethanol-blending chaos, the slight shift toward CNG and diesel, and the notion that CNG powertrains aren’t as capable as regular turbo petrol or NA engines, the Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG stands out as an exception. It’s the first car in India to match the exact power and torque numbers in both petrol and CNG modes.
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Pricing And Availability: Four Trims, ₹9.99 Lakh to ₹12.27 Lakh
The XUV 3XO ZNG starts at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the MX Edge and tops out at ₹12.27 lakh for the REVX A. The ₹2.28 lakh premium is spread across four trims, giving buyers more options. Its two direct rivals, the Tata Nexon CNG and Maruti Brezza CNG, start at lower prices, though sources disagree on the exact figures. Deliveries commence from October 20, 2026.
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom) |
| MX Edge ZNG | ₹9.99 lakh |
| REVX Edge (O) ZNG | ₹10.79 lakh |
| AX5 ZNG | ₹11.19 lakh |
| REVX A ZNG | ₹12.27 lakh |
| Introductory price validity, bookings, deliveries, colors, warranty | Not mentioned in any source |
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Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG: Five Things That Set It Apart
- Twin cylinders under the boot floor: Mahindra uses two CNG cylinders side by side beneath a raised floor. While exact cylinder capacity varies by source, most cite 30 liters per cylinder.
- The inclusion of a spare wheel: The boot space, minus the CNG cylinders, is 270 liters, against 321 for the Nexon CNG and 328 for the Brezza CNG. It should still be enough for three to four small-sized cabin luggage bags. What’s great is that the company has included a spare wheel.
- Turbo performance, mostly intact. The 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo-petrol produces about 110 hp and 200 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 11.8 seconds. Power and torque match in petrol and CNG modes, thanks to turbo calibration, engine-computer mapping, and 10-bar fuel injection pressure.
- CNG mileage: As seen in several walkaround videos of the new car, it can also show per-kilogram mileage when the car is running in CNG mode, something that most other offerings lack in this segment.
- Dual-fuel controls. A CNG-and-petrol switch sits on the dashboard above the start/stop button, and the instrument cluster shows both fuel levels.
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Its claimed 24.7 km/kg also trails the Brezza’s 26.9, which is expected given its higher peak power and torque.
| Against rivals | XUV 3XO ZNG | Tata Nexon CNG | Maruti Brezza CNG |
| Starting price | ₹9.99 lakh | ₹8.30 to ₹8.35 lakh (sources differ) | ₹9.30 to ₹9.40 lakh (sources differ) |
| Engine | 1.2-liter turbo, 3-cylinder | 1.2-liter turbo, 3-cylinder | 1.5-liter naturally aspirated, 4-cylinder |
| Power | About 110 hp | 100 hp | About 88 |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 170 Nm | 121.5 Nm |
| CNG layout | Twin cylinders, boot-mounted | Twin cylinders | Underbody tank |
| Boot space | 270 liters | 321 liters | 328 liters |
| Claimed mileage | 24.7 km/kg | 24 km/kg | 26.9 km/kg |
| Rear disc brakes | Yes | No | No |
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I’d call this the pick for buyers who dread a sluggish drive. The trade-offs are a significantly smaller boot and a slightly higher starting price than rivals. Even so, the car has the longest wheelbase of the three at 2,600 mm, yet the smallest boot, so I’d load your own luggage before booking.
| Key specifications | Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG |
| Engine | 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol, three-cylinder, multi-point fuel injection, 1,197 cc; bi-fuel (petrol or CNG) |
| Power and torque | About 110 hp (sources quote 110 to 111 hp; Rushlane says 114.5 PS) and 200 Nm; peak torque from 1,500 to 3,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (Autocar India) |
| Claimed performance | 0 to 60 km/h in 4.9 seconds; 0 to 100 km/h in 11.8 seconds |
| Claimed mileage | 24.7 km/kg |
| CNG storage | Twin cylinders under the boot floor; 30 liters each (AutoPunditz only) |
| Boot space | 270 liters |
| Dimensions | 3,990 mm long, 1,821 mm wide, 1,647 mm tall, 2,600 mm wheelbase |
| Wheels and brakes | 16-inch alloys; disc brakes at all four wheels |
| Safety | Six airbags; 35 standard safety features (Gaadiwaadi) |
| Display | 10.25-inch touchscreen |
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