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Revanth S A
•9wI’m 24 years old and planning to buy our first car, which will be shared between my parents and me (they’re in their 50s and still learning to drive). My budget is around ₹10-12 lakh, and I can stretch it by another ₹1 lakh if needed. I’m considering an automatic with a smooth transmission. I’m confused between the Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV 3XO. I don’t know much about cars, so I’d really appreciate your advice on which one would be a better fit for power, comfort, ease of driving, and overall value within my budget. Please also suggest specific automatic variants that make sense for my needs.
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The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the better option for several reasons. The pairing of the 1.2 TGDI engine and the 6-speed Aisin gearbox in the 3XO is superior to the 1.2 turbo-petrol and dual-clutch automatic transmission in the Nexon, which is slow to shift and not very responsive.
The 3XO also has the better-appointed cabin and is easy to drive. The Nexon has its strengths of good ride and handling, and a bigger boot, but overall it's not as nice to drive as the 3XO.
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Posted on: 27 Jan 2026
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