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Mahindra Teases Possible XUV 3XO CNG Launch in India
Mahindra may show a CNG version of its XUV 3XO SUV on October 15.
The company has not confirmed that this is what the event is about.
The SUV already comes with petrol, diesel and electric options.
A CNG version would give buyers another choice.
Reports expect it to use a turbo-petrol engine adapted for CNG.
It will probably have a manual gearbox, though an automatic is also possible.
The CNG tank could take up room in the boot.
Mahindra may be considering this option as fuel prices rise and interest in alternative fuels grows.
Mahindra has teased a possible CNG version of the XUV 3XO ahead of an October 15 unveiling.
The company has not officially confirmed what it will launch on October 15.
A CNG model would join the XUV 3XO’s existing petrol, diesel and electric powertrain options.
The CNG version is expected to use the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol MPFI engine, but its specifications have not been confirmed.
A manual gearbox is considered likely; an automatic option and the tank configuration remain uncertain.
- Who
- Mahindra
- What
- A possible CNG version of the XUV 3XO is expected to be unveiled.
- Where
- India
- When
- October 15; the article does not specify the year in its body.
- Why
- The article cites demand for alternative fuels, rising fuel prices, customer choice and upcoming CAFE 3 norms as possible reasons.
Key facts
- Expected unveiling
- October 15; Mahindra has not officially confirmed what it will unveil.
- Vehicle
- Mahindra XUV 3XO compact SUV
- Existing powertrains
- Petrol, diesel and electric
- Expected CNG engine
- 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol MPFI engine
- Current engine output
- 111 hp and 200 Nm of torque
- Expected transmission
- Manual gearbox likely; an automatic has not been confirmed.
- Unconfirmed design detail
- The CNG tank may be a single-cylinder or twin-cylinder setup; its placement and effect on boot space are not confirmed.




