Mahindra Cars at Auto Expo - Spotlight on XUV 3XO Flex Fuel

At the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo, we saw a shining pavilion with Mahindra models. The automaker showcased recently launched cars like the BE 6 and XEV 9e, among which we saw the flex-fuel-powered XUV 3XO.

Let's look at what these Mahindra models offer and about the flex-fuel version of the XUV 3XO.

Mahindra XEV 9e

The XEV 9e, which is an electric SUV coupe, was showcased at the Auto Expo after its recent launch in India. The price starts from Rs 21.90 lakh and goes up to 30.50 lakh. As out of its 3 variants we got to know about two so far and expect the price reveal for the Pack 2 soon. 

The car comes with an upright front end dominated by prominent LED DRLs that include a full-length light bar and vertical slats connecting the headlights, a blanked-off grille, and an illuminated infinity logo.

As for the interior of the XEV 9e, it follows a minimalist layout with a new two-spoke steering wheel with a 12 o’clock mark, an ultrawide panel comprising three 12.3-inch screens, an infotainment system, and a co-driver display among others.

As of now, the XEV 9e is offered with a 59 kWh and a 79 kWh battery pack option. The car delivers about 231.16 bhp (Pack One) and 284.90 bhp (Pack Three) with 380 Nm of torque in both versions.

Mahindra BE 6

Alongside the XEV 9e, Mahindra showcased the recently launched BE 6 as well at the auto event. So far, the brand has revealed the price of two variants of the model, which is Rs 18.90 lakh(ex-showroom) for Pack One and Rs 26.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for Pack Three. 

The Mahindra BE 6 features an angular bonnet design with aggressive cuts and creases and an illuminated BE logo on the bonnet. Apart from these, the car gets 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels under the flared wheel arches, and tail lights are C-shaped like the DRLs.

In the cabin, the car is offered in a dual-tone cabin theme along with a layered dashboard design. Some of the features include multi-zone AC, dual wireless phone charger, a 1400 W 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a fixed glass roof with ambient lighting patterns, and an extended reality-based heads-up display.

The BE 6 is offered in two different variants which deliver 227.84 BHP in Pack One and 282.09 BHP in Pack Three with 380 Nm of peak torque.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Flex Fuel

The model that the eye of the people at the Mahindra pavilion was the XUV 3XO and not just the standard version but with the modification of flex-fuel tech. 

As for the exterior and interior of this version, it stays the same except for the additional stickers on both sides to display the nature of the alternate fuel. Also, it is said to get major upgrades to the pipeline to make it consistent with flex-fuel.

The XUV 3XO Flex Fuel is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine which is in the standard model as well. The engine could offer up to 109 bhp with 200 Nm of torque. The car will be capable of running on a blend of E20 to E85 (20 to 85 percent ethanol in gasoline).

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