Mahindra has announced the first launch of the fiscal year, revealing the XUV3XO on April 29, 2024. The upcoming launch will be the most extensive upgrade to the XUV300 since it was first introduced in 2018. Over the past few months, Mahindra has released various teasers and spy shots showcasing our first impressions of the exterior and the completely updated interior. The petrol and diesel engines are part of the lineup, and an electric edition is expected in the coming months.
The All New Mahindra XUV3XO
External modifications are nothing to be ignored, even though the XUV3XO is in the same sub-4-meter sales segment. They have modernized using insights from Mahindra’s BE lineup. It bears a redesigned front grille with chrome accents, new headlamp clusters, LED DRLs, unique connected LED tail lamps, a shark fin antenna, and a roof spoiler. Inside, notable updates include a panoramic sunroof, updated seating with perforated leatherette upholstery, and a redesigned dashboard.
The XUV3XO gets held against adversaries like the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, and Nissan Magnite, providing several first-in-class features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless smartphone pairing, a 10.25-inch completely digital instrument layout, two-zone automatic temperature regulation, rear AC vents, Type-C USB charging slots, an enhanced Harman Kardon music system speaker configuration with seven speakers and various surround sound options.
Featuring a possible 5-star Bharat NCAP classification, advanced levels of protection are provided by the XUV3XO, which include seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, and a rearview camera with parking assistance, as well as a Level 2 ADAS package for ten electronic driver assistance features.
The XUV3XO inherits powertrains from its XUV300 predecessor, offering a choice between a 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine generating 110 hp and 200 Nm of torque, a 1.2-liter T-GDI turbo petrol unit delivering 130 hp and 250 Nm of torque, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine producing 117 hp and 300 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT automatic gearbox.
Expected to be priced between ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh (ex-showroom), the XUV3XO will compete against rivals such as the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Maruti Fronx, and Nissan Magnite in the sub-4m SUV segment.
