The recently launched Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG has achieved a full 5-star safety rating in the latest rounds of crash testing conducted by Bharat NCAP. The model was previously tested in November 2024 when it scored 29.36 out of 32 points in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 43 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP). These ratings applied to all petrol and diesel variants.
| Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG Safety Rating | |
| AOP | 29.36 out of 32 points |
| COP | 45 out of 49 points |
- The XUV 3XO CNG gets the same score as the petrol & diesel variants in AOP tests; however, it performed slightly better in COP assessments.
- This improved COP score will be applied to all XUV 3XO models manufactured from VIN MA1NS2NVPS2B98575 onwards.
- In the frontal offset deformable barrier test, the XUV 3XO offered ‘good’ protection to the driver’s head, neck, pelvis and thighs. The chest received ‘adequate’ protection, while the tibiae were rated ‘adequate’ on one side and ‘marginal’ on the other. In comparison, the co-driver received ‘good’ protection across all assessed body regions.
- In the side movable deformable barrier test and side pole impact test, the XUV 3XO offered ‘good’ protection to all assessed body regions.
- While performing COP assessment, the SUV scored 24/24 in the Dynamic test and 12/12 in the CRS installation test, but lost 4 points in the vehicle assessment, scoring 9 out of 13.
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Mahindra XUV 3XO Price and Rivals
Offered in four variants, the CNG variants of the Mahindra XUV 3XO range between Rs 9.99 lakh and Rs 12.27 lakh (ex-showroom), placing it against the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Tata Nexon, both of which offer the choice of a factory-fitted CNG kit.
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