- Mahindra is set to reveal the XUV 3XO CNG on October 15, 2026. Leaked images show a 1.2 litre turbo-petrol engine with factory CNG, a manual gearbox and two gas tanks under the boot floor.
- Mahindra has not confirmed specifications or prices. Reports expect RevX M and AX5 variants at about Rs 9.54 lakh and Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom), with prices possibly coming weeks after the reveal.
The Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG will be shown on October 15, 2026, according to several reports. Mahindra has not confirmed any CNG details yet.
This is a new fuel option for the existing XUV 3XO, not a new generation. Once on sale, it would join the Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon as the only compact SUVs (under 4 m long) with factory-fitted compressed natural gas (CNG).
Exterior Changes
Leaked images show a CNG sticker on the rear glass, connected tail lamps, a rear spoiler, roof rails, a black bumper with a silver skid plate and dual-tone alloy wheels. The body otherwise appears unchanged.
Interior Features
Inside, the leaks show a 10.25 inch touchscreen, a 10.25 inch driver display, a start-stop button and a dashboard switch to change between petrol and CNG.
Tank capacity is not known. Boot space is unclear too: Mahindra lists 364 litres for the current car, but one report gives 295 litres.
Engine and Expected Specifications
The CNG kit is expected on the 1.2 litre MPFI (multi-point fuel injection) turbo-petrol. It injects fuel into the intake port, which makes it easier to adapt for gas than the more powerful direct-injection engine.
| Item | Expected specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2 litre MPFI turbo-petrol with CNG |
| Power and torque (petrol mode) | 111 hp and 200 Nm |
| Power on CNG | Not announced, expected to drop slightly |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (expected) |
| CNG tanks | Two, below the boot floor (seen in leaks) |
| CNG mileage | Not announced |
A Quick Note: 111 hp and 200 Nm are the current petrol engine's figures. Mahindra has not released any CNG figures.
XUV 3XO CNG Price and Launch Date
Reports expect two variants, RevX M and AX5, at about Rs 9.54 lakh and Rs 10.90 lakh ex-showroom. These are estimates. Prices may follow weeks after the reveal, and no booking date is set.
The current XUV 3XO range costs Rs 7.79 lakh to Rs 15.04 lakh ex-showroom, as of October 8, 2026.
Why Now
Mahindra must meet CAFE-III (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) carbon dioxide limits for its fleet from April 2027, and CNG models help. The XUV 3XO has sold more than 2.5 lakh units since its April 29, 2024 launch and holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.
What It Means for Buyers
For now, the XUV 3XO CNG is a leak with a date attached. Mahindra has not announced the CNG power, mileage, tank capacity, boot space, variants, prices, booking date or kit warranty.
If you drive long distances every day and have a CNG station close to home, it is worth waiting for.