Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 Luxury 1.2 Petrol GDI AT

With reference to my previous query, could you please advise how the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel-AMT compares with the XUV 3XO EV for a monthly running of approximately 2,000km, primarily on hilly roads (80% highway and 20% city driving)? Which would be the better choice within the same budget of Rs 9-14 lakh, considering running costs, performance, practicality and long-term ownership?

I'm planning to buy a new car for daily use (we already have a Ciaz diesel at home), and I've been going back and forth for a while, so I'd really appreciate some expert opinions. I started with the Brezza, then widened it to the Nexon, XUV 3XO and a few others. My running is high, about 20,000 km (In total, 2 cars) a year (well over 15,000 km at the least), so I figured a diesel makes more sense than petrol. I liked the 3XO MX2 diesel the most. If I go ICE, it will be a manual only. Now the Kia Syros EV is on my shortlist too. On-road prices as I see them: 3XO MX2 about Rs 11 lakh, Syros EV about Rs 15 lakh, so a Rs 4 lakh gap. My rough numbers: - 3XO diesel at around 18 km/l and about Rs 98/litre works out to roughly Rs 1.09 lakh a year in fuel. - Syros EV charged at home (42 kWh pack, 320 km claimed, maybe 250 km in real life) works out to roughly Rs 30,000 a year in electricity. - Including lower servicing for the EV, I'm getting a payback of about 4.5 to 5 years. I'm also considering a home solar plant (about Rs 2.25 lakh). Other points: I can charge at home every day, and I rarely do trips above 300 km (and the Ciaz is there for any long trips). I also hear the Hyundai HE1i is coming around the end of this year or early next year, so I'm wondering whether to wait for it. So, what would you do? Is the Syros EV worth the extra Rs 4 lakh at this running, or should I stick to the 3XO diesel? Anything I'm missing, like battery warranty, resale value, or real-world range and service experience? Thanks in advance!

Hi Autocar team, I am planning to buy a new car for daily use, as we already have a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz at home. I drive at least 15,000km a year, and probably closer to 20,000km, so I initially considered diesel options such as the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 diesel manual. The Kia Syros EV is also on my shortlist. The on-road price of the 3XO is around Rs 11 lakh, while the Syros EV costs about Rs 15 lakh, a difference of Rs 4 lakh. I estimate annual fuel costs of around Rs 1.09 lakh for the diesel and electricity costs of Rs 30,000 for the EV, with a payback period of roughly 4.5-5 years after accounting for lower servicing costs. I can charge at home daily, rarely travel more than 300km in one trip, and can use the Ciaz for longer journeys. I am also considering installing a home solar system for around Rs 2.25 lakh. Should I buy the Syros EV, stick with the 3XO diesel or wait for the upcoming Hyundai compact EV? What should I consider regarding battery warranty, resale value, real-world range and service experience?

CNG cars have usually been about saving money, but XUV 3XO CNG brings a turbocharged setup into the conversation. That makes it interesting for people who don't want to sacrifice driving performance just to save on fuel.

XUV 3XO CNG is finally here! A CNG SUV with a turbo-petrol base sounds interesting.