Mahindra has recently launched the XUV 3XO sub-4 meter SUV, an updated version of the XUV300. The new model gets major design changes and a host of new features with new colour choices. If you are wondering about what makes the new XUV 3XO set apart from its predecessor, this guide will help you.
Design Changes
Upfront, the new XUV 3XO boasts a completely redesigned grill compared to the old model. It now features a grille with five chrome slats with the latest logo of Mahindra. In addition, there are longer fang-shaped LED DRLs and new headlight clusters housing projector units. The bumper is also tweaked; it now has a bigger air dam and the radar for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
The side profile of the new XUV 3XO does not have major changes except for the newly designed 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
Moving on to the rear, the notable change is the wraparound and connected LED tail lights. It gets a revamped bumper with a chunky silver skid plate. The vehicle now features a new "XUV 3XO" moniker.
Improved Interior and Tech
The cabin of the XUV 3XO has received a major overhaul. It comes equipped with dual digital displays borrowed from XUV400. While its previous model was offered with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the new model gets a bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Additionally, the XUV 3XO provides the 10.25-inch digital driver’s display that replaces the old twin-pod analogue cluster. Apart from this, the updated vehicle highlights repositioned and updated central AC vents, revised climate control panels, and a 65 W USB Type-C fast charging port.
Not only this, Mahindra has also introduced a segment-first panoramic sunroof in the new XUV 3XO model while its predecessor had a regular single-pane sunroof which is available on most of its segment rivals. Other segment-first features include dual-zone climate control and soft-touch leatherette on the dashboard and door trim.
Updated Safety
Safety is also enhanced for the new XUV 3XO. It is now offered with six airbags while the old model only had two airbags. Plus, the new model has a rear middle 3-point seatbelt, ESP, hill hold control, hill descent control, and ride height adjustment features which were missing in the outgoing model.
Some of the common safety features in both models comprise seat belt warning, child seat anchor points, ABS, EBD, and Hill Hold Control.
Powertrain Options
Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with the same petrol and diesel engine options as the outgoing XUV300 model.
The vehicle is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel unit. The transmission duties are handled by 6-speed manual, 6-speed AT, and 6-speed AMT. It should be noted that the petrol engine now gets a torque converter automatic gearbox, replacing an AMT option of the old XUV300.
Colour Options
Mahindra has offered more colour options for the updated XUV 3XO. These include 8 single tones - Citrine Yellow, Deep Forest, Dune Beige, Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Nebula Blue, Stealth Black, and Tango Red. In addition, there are 8 dual tone options including Deep Forest with Grey roof, Dune Beige with Black roof, Everest White with Black roof, Galaxy Grey with Black roof, Nebula Blue with Grey roof, Stealth Black with Grey roof, Tango Red with Black roof, Citrine Yellow with Black roof.
On the other hand, the outgoing XUV300 was offered with these colour options: Everest White, Everest White Dualtone, Aquamarine, D'sat Silver, Red Rage, Dark Grey, Blazing Bronze, Blazing Bronze Dual Tone, Napoli Black Dual Tone and Napoli Black.
Variants and Price
The XUV300 was available with five variants - W2, W4, W6, W8, and W8 (O). For the facelift model, Mahindra has changed the series with the names - MX1, MX2, MX2 Pro, MX3, MX3 Pro, AX5, AX5 Luxury, AX7, and AX7 Luxury.
While the price of the old model was set between Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 14.76 lakh (ex-showroom), the new model is priced at Rs 7.49 lakh for the base model and Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec variant.
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