The facelift for the XUV300 has launched because the Mahindra XUV 3XO. Prices begin at Rs 7.49 lakh for the entry-level XUV 3XO MX1 trim, and go as much as Rs 15.49 lakh for the top-spec AX7L variant. Along with a design that’s impressed by Mahindra’s upcoming BE household of electrical SUVs, the XUV 3XO will get a significant replace to its options listing (in comparison with the outgoing XUV300), and in addition will get a brand new automated possibility for one of many petrol engines.

1. XUV 3XO launched in 9 variants; down from 25 on the XUV300
2. Top-spec AX7L will get ADAS, panoramic sunroof, wi-fi Android Auto
3. 111hp petrol, 131hp petrol and 117hp diesel all get AT choices

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Mahindra XUV 3XO: costs, variants, rivals

Compared to the XUV300, the XUV 3XO has lower than half the quantity of variants – the whole variety of trims is down from 25 to 18 – and costs really begin Rs 50,000 decrease. From the above desk, one can see that XUV 3XO costs begin decrease than most compact SUV rivals. The top-spec variant, priced at Rs 15.49 lakh, is priced decrease than the Kia Sonet (Rs 7.99 lakh-15.75 lakh) and Tata Nexon (Rs 8.15 lakh-15.80 lakh).

There are 9 trim strains on provide – MX1, MX2, MX2 PRO, MX3, MX3 PRO, AX5, AX5 L, AX7 and AX7 L. It is attention-grabbing to notice that the XUV 3XO automated vary begins as little as Rs 9.99 lakh, whereas the primary XUV variant with a sunroof, the MX2 PRO, begins at Rs 8.99 lakh.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: exterior highlights

As talked about above, and seen from the quite a few teasers despatched out by Mahindra, the XUV 3XO will get fairly a big nip and tuck. The updates embrace a extra angular nostril, new LED DRLs, and a revised entrance bumper and headlamp meeting. The compact SUV additionally sports activities a brand new two-part grille with a bigger central air consumption on the bumper. The rear has a redesigned and smoother-looking tailgate with a full-width LED mild bar, and sleeker, C-shaped tail-lamps; the registration plate is now mounted on the rear bumper as an alternative of on the tailgate. The XUV 3XO additionally will get a brand new set of alloy wheels completed in darkish chrome, no less than on the higher-spec trims.

Mahindra will provide the XUV 3XO in seven exterior colors together with Citrine Yellow, Dune Dust, Nebula Blue, Deep Forest, Stealth Black and Everest White. Higher-spec PRO variants additionally get dual-tone color choices. Mahindra claims that the XUV 3XO has method, and departure angles of 23.6 dgrees and 39.6 levels, respectively, and a water wading depth of 350mm. 

 Mahindra XUV 3XO: inside, options

While the XUV 3XO’s cabin is kind of just like the XUV400 EV’s, from the sprint design to the options listing, the compact SUV will get much more security package and crature comforts. Other than the beforehand confirmed 10.25-inch infotainment display screen and driver show, panoramic sunroof (940mm lengthy and 870mm large) and dual-zone local weather management, the top-spec XUV 3XO AX7L PRO trim will get all-LED lighting, a seven-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with a 380W amplifier, the Adrenox Connect in-car connectivity suite, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 65W Type C charging port within the entrance, a wi-fi charger, rear AC vents, and a rear Type-C charger. Soft-touch supplies have additionally been used on the sprint for a extra premium really feel. Mahindra claims that boot area has additionally elevated in comparison with the XUV300; it is up from 257 litres to 295 litres. 60:40 spliut-folding seats are commonplace.

All variants get security options like 6 airbags, rear disc brakes, ESP (Mahindra says its the identical one used within the XUV700), and ISOFIX anchors. Higher-spec variations get an digital parking brake with auto-hold, hill-start and hill descent help, a 360-degree digital camera, blind spot monitor and Level 2 ADAS (once more, mentioned to be borrowed from the XUV700), which is a segment-first; the Sonet and Venue each get Level 1, camera-based ADAS tech.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: powertrain

For entry-level MX1, MX2 PRO, MX3 and AX5 variants, Mahindra affords the 111hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with a 6-speed guide (ARAI-rated 18.89kpl gasoline financial system) and a 6-speed torque convertor (17.96kpl) possibility. The practically all variants of the XUV 3XO get a 117hp, 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed guide (20.6kpl) and 6-speed AMT (21.2kpl) choices (priced about Rs 80,000 increased than the guide). Meanwhile, AX5L variants and better are powered by the 131hp, 1.2-litre direct injection turbo-petrol unit, which is accessible with an Aisin-sourced 6-speed torque convertor automated possibility (18.2kpl) and prices Rs 1.5 lakh greater than its 6-speed guide counterpart (20.1kpl).

All costs, ex-showroom, Delhi

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