The 25.6 hp, 0.85-tonne payload mini-truck, which also competes with the Piaggio Ape Mini, was launched at Rs 3.99 lakh (USD 7,000). It is aimed at providing a better value proposition to transporters and small businessmen for last-mile deliveries over diesel-powered light commercial vehicles. With car-like design for increased comfort, the CNG Maxximo offers lower cost of operation with a 19 km/liter fuel efficiency, informed The Hindu Business Line.

Moreover, M&M is optimistic that it would be able to add more customers from the Delhi and National Capital Region with the new eco-friendly model. "Delhi-NCR has benefited greatly from a policy thrust which leverages the potential of inexpensive and clean fuel like natural gas," stressed Mahindra’s executive.

The market of CNG vehicles sub-two tone segment in Delhi-NCR was at 9,000 units in the last fiscal, and it is expected to grow to 11,000 units this year, according to Nayer.