Mahindra XUV 3XO

Latest Update: Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO, which is essentially the facelifted XUV300, with new design and features.

Price: Mahindra has priced the XUV 3XO from Rs 7.49 lakh (introductory ex-showroom) onwards.

Variants: The XUV 3XO is available in three broad variants, MX, AX5, and AX7. The MX trim further has three sub-variants: MX1, MX2 and MX3.

Seating Capacity: It is available in a 5-seater layout.

Engine and Transmission: The Mahindra XUV 3XO has retained the same petrol and diesel options as the outgoing XUV300: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol unit (110 PS/200 Nm), 1.5-litre diesel engine (117 PS/300 Nm) and a 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol engine (130 PS/up to 250 Nm). All engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. While both the turbo-petrol engines get an optional 6-speed AT, the diesel unit is offered with a 6-speed AMT.

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: The claimed powertrain-wise mileage figures of the XUV 3XO are as follows:

• 1.2-litre turbo-petrol MT: 18.89 kmpl
• 1.2-litre turbo-petrol AT: 17.96 kmpl
• 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol MT: 20.1 kmpl
• 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol AT: 18.2 kmpl
• 1.5-litre diesel MT: 20.6 kmpl
• 1.5-litre diesel AMT: 21.2 kmpl 

Features: The XUV300 facelift (now called the XUV 3XO) is equipped with dual 10.25-inch displays (one for infotainment and the other for instrumentation), cruise control, ventilated front seats, and dual-zone AC. It also gets a wireless phone charger, connected car tech, Alexa connectivity, and a segment-first panoramic sunroof.

Safety: Its safety package includes six airbags (as standard), electronic stability control (ESC), a rearview camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a 360-degree camera, and some advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and lane-keep assist.

Rivals: The Mahindra XUV 3XO rivals the Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, upcoming Skoda sub-4m SUV, and the two sub-4m crossovers: Maruti Fronx and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.