Mahindra recently announced the launch of the facelifted XUV300 in a rebranded avatar. Slated to make its debut on April 29, the heavily updated subcompact SUV is now named XUV 3XO. However, it’s not just the name but many other significant updates to be seen in the new XUV 3XO.
Here’s what all new we can expect from the upcoming Mahindra XUV 3XO.
Mahindra 3XO: New exterior design
Test mules of the facelifted XUV300 have been spied on numerous occasions over the past one year. Even though the XUV 3XO will essentially be a facelift over the current XUV300, the upcoming model is expected to witness plenty of exterior updates over the outgoing SUV, as evident from the recent teaser released on YouTube.
Up front, the bi-LED projector headlamp cluster with C-shaped LED DRLs on each side is all-new. The headlamp setup flanks a revised front grille featuring a gloss black panel with a diamond-studded pattern. As a result, we expect the front bumper to be reprofiled as well. The side profile is likely to remain intact with the same roof rails and flared wheel arches, however, the all-black 16-inch alloy wheels will be 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 3XO: Updated interiors, new features
Cabin interiors will witness a refreshed look which will feel familiar to its all-electric sibling— XUV 400— which received a facelift earlier this year. This will include a redesigned dashboard layout featuring a larger 10.2-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch instrument console. Both screens will now run on the more advanced AndrenoX system.
Other features teased in the video include ventilated seats, a first-in segment dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a premium audio system, and new climate control panel. Besides, the features mentioned adobe, the XUV 3XO will offer amenities such as connected car tech, voice assist commands, wireless smartphone charger, wireless connectivity, auto-dimming IRVM and a new steering wheel.
Mahindra 3XO: Expected powertrain options
Mahindra isn’t likely to tinker with the powertrain lineup with the current XUV300. Petrol engine options will include the same 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine delivering 109 bhp and 200 Nm of peak torque, and a higher-spec 1.2-litre T-GDI mStallion turbo petrol unit churning out 128 hp power and 250 Nm torque.
Mahindra will continue to offer a 1.5-litre diesel mill which pumps out 115 bhp power and 300 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT. Rumours suggest an Aisin-sourced 6-speed torque converter automatic to be added as an option as well. Besides the fossil-fueled powertrains, Mahindra is also likely to introduce an all-electric version of the same sometime in the future which will sit below the XUV400 Pro.
