Mahindra XUV 3XO

The Mahindra XUV 3XO was launched as a heavily revamped version of the XUV 300 in India. The SUV was a big step up from its predecessor in terms of design, as it received a fully- revamped front end with new headlamps and a larger front grille, along with C-shaped taillamps connected via a lightbar. It also featured a new cabin that’s quite similar in design and layout to that of the all-electric XUV400 Pro. A total of nine trim levels are on offer – MX1, MX2, MX2 Pro, MX3, MX3 Pro, AX5, AX5 L, AX7 and AX7 L, with prices ranging from Rs 7.49 lakh to 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

In top-spec guise, the XUV 3XO gets segment-firsts in the form of dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof and an electronic parking brake (EPB), along with goodies including leatherette seats, wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, Alexa integration, a seven-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, wireless charging, a six-way adjustable driver’s seat and Adreno-enabled connected car features.

Its list of safety features includes 360-degree cameras, and Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and blind spot monitoring. Six airbags are standard on the XUV 3XO, along with disc brakes for all four wheels, three-point seat belts and belt reminders for all passengers, a front passenger airbag deactivation switch and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Other safety features include hill descent control and hill hold control, vehicle dynamics control and traction control.

The XUV 3XO is available with two petrol engine options and one diesel. The base 1.2-litre turbo-petrol produces a peak 110 bhp and 200 Nm of torque while the more potent 1.2-litre ‘stallion’ T-GDi petrol continues to produce close to 130 bhp and 230 Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre turbo diesel, meanwhile, puts out a peak 115 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. All three engine options are available with a manual transmission, but when it comes to automatic options, it is the two turbo-petrols that are available with a six-speed torque converter from Aisin, while the diesel can only be had with the six-speed automated manual transmission.

The XUV 3XO rivals the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonte, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnate.