Mahindra cars in India (18)
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Hi Autocar India, after test drives of vehicles ranging from the Amaze CVT to the 7XO base variant, I seem to have two options to choose from: Mahindra 3XO AX5 AT and Kia Carens Clavis NA HTE(O) MT. My usage is 90% Tier 2 city and 10% highways. I have two 3-year-old kids, along with my spouse and parents. The Carens Clavis seems to satisfy the family requirements, while I prefer the torquey engine and AT of the 3XO. Should I go ahead and buy the 3XO for the time being and move to a 7-seater a few years down the line, considering crash safety?
My budget is within Rs 14 lakh. My first preference is a smooth, quiet, and non-bumpy ride on our roads. I do not mind having fewer tech features. I travel on both city roads and connecting village roads. Which car would be a good choice for me?
I am looking for a small automatic car with good mileage. The car will be used purely in the city, as I already own an XUV700. The only criteria are fuel efficiency and a good automatic gearbox. My budget is around Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).
I have a Kia Carens diesel automatic and an older 2011 Honda City. My native place is Bhopal, but I am currently working in Maharashtra. Due to limited parking space at my rented house, I cannot keep the Kia Carens with me, so I am using my old 2011 manual Honda City. I am a 57-year-old fit person, and I like to drive. On the highway, my normal speed is 80-120 km/h, according to permissible limits. The Honda City is still excellent to drive, but covering long distances in it is very tiring compared to the Kia Carens. Please advise me on a sub-4-metre automatic SUV that is comfortable for long-distance highway travel. I usually travel approximately 600 km in a single run. My budget is Rs 12 to 13 lakh. Safety, decent mileage, and easy ingress and egress are my priorities. One vehicle that comes to mind is the Skoda Kylaq. Please suggest a vehicle that could be even more comfortable than the Kia Carens on long distances.
Hi Autocar India! I’m planning to buy a car and am deciding between the Mahindra 3XO AX5 and the Hyundai Venue HX5+. I live in Coimbatore and have a family of four. My driving is mostly city (90%) with some highway use (10%), about 300 km per month. Could you help me choose which car would suit my needs best in terms of city driving, comfort, fuel efficiency, and overall ownership?
If you are looking at a car purely from the city driving perspective, the Hyundai Venue HX5+ powered by the 1.2 litre naturally aspirated engine will do. It will also prove to be more efficient than the Mahindra 3XO’s 1.2 litre turbo petrol engine. But from the performance perspective, there is a huge gap here. The Mahindra 3XO in the AX5 variant will be much nicer to drive and will feel at home, be it in the city or on the highway. It is also wider, can seat five people in decent comfort and as compared to the HX5+ variant, it has more features too.
Considering you drive 90% of the time in the city, we would also recommend you to, go for an automatic transmission. It will be a lot easier to drive and reduce fatigue by a lot.
Another car you can consider is the Skoda Kylaq which again is a nice car to drive and is very well priced. You can get the Signature manual transmission variant in your budget or the newly launched Classic + variant if you are looking to buy an automatic.
I want to upgrade my Brezza by November 2026. I am looking for a car with Level 2 ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, electric seats, ventilated seats, and cruise control. I am open to both 5 and 7-seater options, with a budget of Rs 30 to 35 lakh. Please suggest suitable options.
I request your help in zeroing in on the SUV I plan to purchase. I currently own a KUV that has repeatedly faced rust issues on all four doors. My first preference is the Innova Crysta, but I am apprehensive that if the company discontinues it, servicing could become expensive and resale value limited. My next preference is the XUV 7XO, but I’m concerned about rust issues. For the Tata Safari, I feel the diesel engine is very noisy and the sound percolates into the cabin. My overall requirements are a spacious third row, strong road presence, good driving and ride comfort, and good mileage, all within a budget of ₹25–27 lakh. Can you please suggest an SUV?
The Toyota Innova Crysta will be discontinued when the CAFE 3 emissions norms come around in 2027. But it should not be a cause for concern in terms of maintenance. As the Toyota Fortuner and Hilux - which share the same IMV platform and diesel engine - are expected to continue on.
Thus parts availability will not be an issue and, as ever, Toyota's reputation for reliability and service precedes it. If you are still concerned, however, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is the next best option, and a much better value than the Innova Crysta, if not quite as spacious. The company has raised its production standards considerably since the days of the KUV100, so rust is unlikely to be an issue.
I have shortlisted two cars - Innova Hybrid and XEV 9S. I am now worried about electric vehicles over the long run (about 15 years), especially issues like public charging availability and getting charging slots as more EVs come on the road. I recently read an article saying that the future is hybrid because of battery life and disposal concerns. I have booked both vehicles. Which is the better choice? I am 70 years old. Please advise.
As EVs are still relatively new, their performance after 15 years is still an unknown quantity. EV batteries are expected to have a shelf life of 10-12 years. During the course of which the battery's capacity to hold a charge will gradually deplete.
After this point, it will have to be replaced, which is a high cost, although the savings on fuel over the years are expected to offset it. This, of course, reduces their resale value considerably compared to petrol or diesel cars.
Public charging infrastructure is improving at a rapid rate, so the problem of busy chargers should be less with each passing year. But the best charging solution remains to have a charger at your home and at your destination, and to charge in small amounts as needed.
As for hybrids, the same battery concerns apply to them too - it's just that the batteries are smaller and therefore cheaper to replace. Self-charging strong hybrids aren't burdened with charging and therefore not dependent on charging infrastructure. But while they are super efficient, they still use petrol, which is expensive. Still, if you do plan to keep the car for 15 years plus, a hybrid would be a safer bet overall.
I owned ford freestyle crossed 1 lakh km My daily journey nearly 60 km mostly rural roads occasionally highway journey pls suggest car under 15 lakhs for family of 4 members.
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a good pick for your requirements. It's got a robust suspension and ample ground clearance, so you will not have issues tackling rural roads. Cabin space is also among the best in the segment, which is something your family will appreciate.
The strong engines are also a big plus on the XUV 3XO. You could get a diesel-manual AX7 in your budget.
I’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.
Last Updated on: 27 Jan 2026