Mahindra XUV 3XO FAQs

The Mahindra XUV 3XO’s interior can be had with light-coloured upholstery and soft-touch materials, while its spacious rear seats are among the comfiest in the segment and can accommodate three adults. The 3XO also comes with dual-zone automatic climate control that’s exclusive to it, plus a panoramic sunroof that’s only otherwise offered in the Kia Syros and Tata Nexon, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.

The Mahindra XUV 3XO’s boot is smaller than that of its main rivals, while it also misses out on ventilated seats, paddle shifters and rear sunshades. Furthermore, the dual digital displays of the 3XO do not look as modern as those found in its newer rivals. The boot space of the 3XO is also less than what other SUVs in this segment offer.
 

The Mahindra XUV 3XO with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol direct injection engine makes 131hp and 230Nm, and it’s mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Even though this is a three-cylinder engine, its refinement is impressive. It also offers a sharp throttle response and provides strong mid-range performance that’s both enjoyable and feels effortless. Being the most powerful models in its segment means that the XUV 3XO is the quickest SUV to 100kph in its segment. The 3XO also feels tough out on our roads, while good mechanical grip and a good suspension setup provides a mature ride and handling balance. The brakes are confidence-inspiring, too.
 

Unlike the diesel version which is offered with an AMT, the turbo-petrol versions of the Mahindra XUV 3XO are available with a more modern Aisin-sourced 6-speed torque converter automatic. It’s definitely more convenient than the manual gearbox, providing smooth and timely shifts especially when you’re on the move. Moreover, the 6-speed manual’ clutch can feel tricky to modulate at low city speeds.
 

The Mahindra XUV 3XO has a 5-star safety rating, which puts it in the same league as the Tata Nexon and Skoda Kylaq but higher than the Maruti Brezza and Kia Sonet. The 3XO’s safety features comprises six airbags, tyre-pressure monitoring, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, auto-emergency braking, high-beam assist, blind-view monitor and traffic sign recognition.
 

The turbo-petrol direct injection Mahindra XUV 3XO with the automatic gearbox has a claimed mileage less than that of the Skoda Kylaq, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza. However, it’s better than that of the Tata Nexon turbo-petrol automatic.

The Mahindra XUV 3XO’s diesel-automatic version has a claimed mileage that’s better than the Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue diesel-automatic versions but less than the diesel-automatic version of the Tata Nexon. When equipped with the manual gearbox, the XUV 3XO’s diesel-manual version returns the lowest mileage when compared to the other three cars.

You should consider buying the XUV 3XO compact SUV if you are looking for strong performance with a good ride and handling balance, a premium-feeling and comfy cabin with a long list of features.

Considering a 10 percent down payment and 7-year loan tenure, the Mahindra XUV 3XO EMI starts at Rs 12,549 in Delhi.

The XUV 3XO MX3 petrol MT variant packs good value for money. It packs features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, cruise control and a wireless charger. Both turbo-petrol and diesel engine options are available with this trim.