Mahindra launched its first Dual-Fuel commercial vehicle: Mahindra Supro CNG Duo

The Mahindra Supro CNG Duo has two CNG tanks with a total capacity of 75 litres. The Supro CNG Duo is available in two colours: Diamond White and Deep Warm Blue. With its dual-fuel configuration, the Supro CNG Duo has a claimed range of 325 kilometres.

The Mahindra Supro CNG Duo is the company's first Dual-Fuel vehicle in the Small Commercial Vehicle Segment, with a starting price of Rs 6.32 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

A vehicle that operates on both gasoline and CNG is knowns as a Dual-Fuel vehicle. It has a direct-in-CNG start which enables the vehicle to be on mode in CNG mode.

The Supro CNG Duo has paved the way for the company to enter the dual-fuel market. It will provide its owners and operators with exceptionally low running expenses. It is designed to meet the severe demands of logistics, supply chains, and e-commerce organizations while also providing value to customers.

Since its introduction in 2016, Mahindra & Mahindra has sold over 1.75 lakh Supro small commercial vehicles. According to the firm, the new Supro CNG pair has a fuel economy of 23.35 km per kilogramme and a range of 325 kilometres (the CNG plus petrol), allowing the user to travel inter-city safely. M&M's monthly Supro volumes have doubled with the introduction of CNG.

Baneswar Banerjee, VP and national sales head at Mahindra & Mahindra's automotive division, said that the CNG category in the sub-2 tonne segment has been the fastest growing market.

“Last year, around 5000 units of CNG were sold per month in the sub-2 tonne space, and it is likely to rise rapidly in the future due to decreased fuel costs and the extension of the CNG network across the country. At Mahindra, we strive to create disruptive products with the lowest operating costs; we are confident that Supro CNG will deliver higher earnings and profits to our customers," Banerjee added.

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Mahindra has over 850 commercial vehicle touchpoints to provide a quicker turnaround time for prospective purchasers. The Supro CNG Duo is being introduced at the same starting price as the previous Supro Mono CNG.

Mahindra Supro CNG Duo Specifications and Features

The all-new Mahindra Supro CNG Duo comes with a slew of innovations that Mahindra hopes will provide clients with greater performance while maximizing profitability. The Supro CNG Duo is available in two colours: Diamond White and Deep Warm Blue.

A 909cc engine powers the Mahindra Supro CNG Duo. The engine generates 26.8bhp and 60Nm of torque, which is transmitted to the front wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine's mileage is 23.35km/kg.

The Mahindra Supro CNG Duo has two CNG tanks with a total capacity of 75 litres. In addition to the CNG tanks, the Supro CNG Duo has a 5-litre petrol storage tank. With its dual-fuel configuration, the Supro CNG Duo has a claimed range of 325 kilometres. The ground clearance of Supro CNG Duo is 158mm.

Mahindra's Supro CNG Duo is also capable of carrying high loads because it has a payload capacity of 750 kilogrammes. The Supro Duo CNG small business vehicle rides on 12-inch steel wheels with 145 R12, 8PR tyres.

It has features like seamless fuel switching because it has a new ECU and intelligent CNG leak detection, which adds an extra layer of protection for those behind the wheel. In case of an emergency, the Supro CNG Duo is also fitted with a fire extinguisher.

The warranty on the Mahindra Supro CNG Duo is three years/80,000 kilometers.