- Strong Safety Scores: 29.36/32 in Adult Occupant Protection and 45/49 in Child Occupant Protection.
- Safety as Standard: Over 35 safety features including six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX along with dedicated CNG safety features
- Dedicated CNG Protection: Integrated gas-leak detection with automatic switching to petrol mode.
Mumbai, November 6, 2026: 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 (Bharat NCAP), 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 safety credentials 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 systems include 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 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.”
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 efficiency of 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.
Social Media Addresses for Mahindra XUV 3XO:
- Brand website: https://auto.mahindra.com/suv/XUV3XO
- Twitter: @MahindraXUV3XO
- YouTube: @Mahindra_XUV3XO
- Instagram: @mahindraxuv3xo
- Facebook: @XUV3XO
- Hashtags: #MahindraXUV3XO #XUV3XO #XUV3XOZNG #OneLifeMakeItZNG
About Mahindra
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 324000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility SUVs, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate.
The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.
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Media contact information
Siddharth Saha
DGM, Marketing Communications, Mahindra Automotive
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