Mahindra Jeeto CNG variant unveiled 

First launched in June 2015, the Mahindra Jeeto mini truck range which consists of 8 variants till today, got an additional variant today. This was in the form of Mahindra Jeeto CNG variant. Offered only with the top end X7-16 trim, it is powered by a m_Dura direct injection engine which delivers 16 hp and 38 Nm torque.

Mahindra Jeeto has been putting a strong show in the Indian small commercial vehicle segment. In a little over a year of its launch, the vehicle managed to garner 20 per cent market share in its segment. The performance has also put Mahindra as the market leaders in the small commercial vehicle space.

The Jeeto CNG is also offered with two year/40,000 km warranty. The vehicle’s low maintenance, best-in-class mileage (33.2 km/kg) and high performance is claimed to result in 30 per cent higher earning potential than its rivals. Speaking of rivals, the Jeeto is positioned to take on the Tata Ace Zip.

Manufactured at Mahindra’s extended Zaheerabad plant in Telangana, the Jeeto is also available with diesel engine option. Jeeto diesel is available in three deck lengths, two output ratings and two payload ratings (600 and 700 kg). The SCV packs a 625 cc diesel engine which is available in two states of tune – 11 hp and 16 hp. The most fuel efficient version has a mileage rating of 36.7 kmpl. Transmission is a four-speed unit.

The Mahindra Jeeto is marketed as a last mile goods transport solution. In addition to being well received by the commercial operators, the vehicle has also received good response from e-Commerce giants (Amazon is a big Jeeto customer) and captive customers.