After a lot of teasers and spy shots, Mahindra has finally launched the XUV 3XO in India, priced at Rs 7.49 lakh onwards. Than the 3XO being a mere facelift of the older Mahindra XUV300, the carmaker has completely revamped the sub-4 metre SUV.
The new Mahindra XUV 3XO competes in a highly competitive segment that includes the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and the segment leader, the Tata Nexon. So here’s everything you need to know about the new Mahindra XUV 3XO.
Mahindra XUV 3XO: Variants and pricing
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is available in MX and AX variants, which are further divided into more sub-variants, depending on the features they offer, engine options, and gearbox choices. Prices for the new XUV 3XO start at Rs 7.49 lakh ex-showroom and go up to Rs 15.49 lakh ex-showroom.
Mahindra XUV 3XO: Design
The XUV 3XO retains the identical muscular looks of the older XUV300, however, it gets significant changes to details such as the headlight, grille, bumpers, DRLs, and more. Overall, the new 3XO looks sharper and sportier, carrying forward the Mahindra DNA.
In terms of dimensions, the 3XO offers a roomy interior, and its wheelbase stands at 2600mm, while it sports 201mm of ground clearance.
Mahindra XUV 3XO: Features
The 3XO offers a long list of features, starting with the highlight, the free-standing infotainment system. The XUV 3XO gets a 10.2-inch touchscreen system with wireless smartphone connectivity, navigation, a 7-speaker Harman Kardon system with a subwoofer, and Mahindra’s AdrenoX UI.
Other features include a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, 65 W USB-C charging, electronic parking brake, and more.
Mahindra XUV 3XO: Safety
In terms of safety, Mahindra has set the standard high in the segment with the introduction of ADAS Level 2, 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, ISOFIX child seat anchors, traction control, 360-degree surround view camera, and a reverse camera amongst others.
Mahindra XUV 3XO: Engine specifications
The Mahindra XUV 3XO gets three engine choices. There are two 1.2-litre turbo petrol options and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel choice. Gearbox options include a manual or an automatic torque converter, both of which send power to the front wheels.
| Engine Type | Max Power | Max. Torque | Transmission | Fuel Efficiency |
| 1.2 L mStallion – TGDi engine | 128 bhp | 230 Nm | MT | 20.1 km/l |
| 6-AT | 18.2 km/l | |||
| 1.2 L mStallion TCMPFi engine | 109 bhp | 200 Nm | MT | 18.89 km/l |
| 6–AT | 17.96 km/l | |||
| 1.5 L Turbo Diesel with CRDe | 115 bhp | 300 Nm | MT | 20.6 km/l |
| 6 – AutoSHIFT+ | 21.2 km/l |