Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today announced that the XUV 3XO ZNG has secured a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BharatNCAP), becoming India’s first sub-compact CNG SUV to achieve this milestone.
The XUV 3XO ZNG scored 29.36 out of 32 points in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP). The achievement builds on the safetycredentials of the XUV 3XO, which secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating in November 2024.
The SUV comes equipped with over 35 standard safety features including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and ISOFIX child-seat mounts. Its dedicated CNG safety systemsinclude integrated gas-leak detection that automatically switches the vehicle to petrol mode when a leak is detected.
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 drivingexperience. 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 SUVthat excels across every dimension.”
Launched in October 2026 with the promise of Zero Compromise, the XUV 3XO ZNG packs 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque in both CNG and petrol modes with certified efficiencyof 24.7 km/kg. Its underfloor twin-cylinder packaging ensures it retains a flat loading floor and 270 litres of usable boot space, delivering the performance and practicality expected from a Mahindra SUV.
