Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.50 lakh– Nexon, Brezza, Sonet rival

Mahindra has finally launched the facelifted XUV300 in the market. Rebranded as the XUV 3XO, prices for the updated XUV300 start at an introductory Rs 7.50 lakh and go up to 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the first major upgrade of the XUV300, ever since it was first launched in 2018, barring the sportier and more powerful XUV300 Sportz launched in 2022.

Mahindra is offering the XUV 3XO in as many as nine trims namely– MX1, MX2, MX2 Pro, MX3, MX3 Pro, AX5, AX5 L, AX7, and AX7 L. Recent spy shots and official teasers suggesting major changes to the subcompact SUV which stand true. Changes in the new XUV 3XO include new exterior design, relaid interiors, and additional features.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: New looks

Despite being a facelift, the XUV 3XO flaunts a completely revised exterior with some significant updates. It gets a completely new front face featuring a new sealed-off nose which houses a gloss black panel with a diamond-studded pattern and chrome inserts including the twin peaks logo at the centre. The grille is flanked by redesigned LED projector headlights with integrated C-shaped LED headlights. 

The side profile remains largely intact with the same roof rails and flared wheel arches, however, the dual-tone, machine-cut 17-inch alloy wheels are new. The rear too gets a completely different look thanks to C-shaped LED taillamps with a connected LED stripe across the tailgate. The tailgate itself appears to be heavily tweaked with the registration plate now moving to the rear bumper. Mahindra’s twin peak logo in chrome is carried forward from the current model with the ‘XUV 3XO’ lettering underlying it.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: Relaid interiors & more features

The interiors also flaunt a new look with Ivory colour theme with a soft-touch leatherette dashboard extending to the door trims, and leatherette seat upholstery. Leather accents on the steering wheel, gear knob, and front armrest further enhance the premium feel. The dashboard gets a revised layout of a larger and new 10.2-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch fully-digital instrument console.

Another first-in-segment feature is the addition of steering modes— Comfort, Normal, and Sport. Other creature comforts include a first-in-segment panoramic sunroof, remote climate control, ventilated front seats, a 7-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and voice assist commands from the more advanced AdrenoX UI.

Safety features in the XUV 3XO are likely to include 6 airbags, electronic stability program, traction control, 360-degree surround camera, and lane watch camera. However, the biggest addition to the equipment is Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) that offers features such as crucial collision warnings and automatic emergency braking (AEB).

Mahindra XUV 3XO: Engine options

Powertrain on Mahindra XUV 3XO remains unchanged. It gets two petrol engine options– a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, and a higher-spec 1.2-litre T-GDI mStallion turbo petrol unit. The former churns out 109 bhp and 200 Nm of peak torque whereas the latter delivers 128 bhp and 230 Nm (250 Nm with AT) torque.

The third engine option is a 1.5-litre diesel unit on offer which pumps out 115 bhp power and 300 Nm of peak torque. A 6-speed manual gearbox is offered as standard across the range, while a 6-speed torque converter automatic is offered in the 1.2-litre petrol engines. The 1.5-litre oil burner comes with the option of a 6-speed AMT. Further, the petrol automatic variants come with three drive modes– Zip, Zap, and Zoom.