Which Mahindra XUV 3XO variant should you buy?

Mahindra launched the XUV 3XO in April 2024 as the facelifted XUV300, with a redesigned exterior and interior and new convenience and safety features. It has since reshuffled the variant-wise features and added RevX trims to stay competitive in the compact SUV space. Alongside the petrol and diesel versions, the XUV 3XO ZNG now joins the line-up as the CNG alternative. There are now three engine options across 12 trims, including the new MX Edge. Which variant should you choose? Let us find out.

Mahindra XUV 3XO powertrain options and prices

Two turbo-petrol engine options, a diesel and a CNG option spread across 12 trims 

Mahindra offers the XUV 3XO with three engine options: a 1.2-litre MPFi (multi-point fuel injection) turbo-petrol producing 111hp and 200Nm, a 1.2-litre TGDi (direct injection) turbo-petrol producing 131hp and 230Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel producing 117hp and 300Nm. Both turbo-petrol engines can be had with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission (AT). The diesel is mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT).

The XUV 3XO ZNG pairs the 1.2-litre MPFi turbo-petrol engine with a factory-fitted CNG kit. According to Mahindra, it produces the same 111hp and 200Nm in both CNG and petrol modes, with peak torque available between 1,500rpm and 3,500rpm. The CNG version has a claimed mileage of 24.7km/kg, while its twin-cylinder setup beneath the boot floor allows for 270 litres of boot space. For reference, the non-CNG variants of the XUV 3XO have a boot capacity of 364 litres. The XUV 3XO ZNG is offered only with a 6-speed manual gearbox, but a fuel ‘auto-switch’ feature is standard.

Here are the variant-wise powertrains of the Mahindra XUV 3XO:

In the Mahindra XUV 3XO line-up, the more potent 131hp 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol engine is offered only with the higher-spec RevX A, AX5L, AX7 and AX7L trims. The other lower-spec trims are available with the 111hp 1.2-litre MPFi turbo-petrol engine. All CNG versions, including the RevX A, use the 111hp MPFi engine.

Mahindra XUV 3XO colour options

9 exterior shades, including the new Jeans Blue option for the CNG

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is offered in eight colour options: Citrine Yellow, Deep Forest, Dune Beige, Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Nebula Blue, Stealth Black and Tango Red. All these shades are also available in a dual-tone scheme featuring either a Stealth Black or a Galvano Grey roof.

Among these, only Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Tango Red, Nebula Blue and Stealth Black are offered with the RevX trims. The XUV 3XO ZNG is available in six colours: Jeans Blue, Tango Red, Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Nebula Blue and Stealth Black.

Mahindra XUV 3XO variant-wise features

MX1

Price: Rs 7.79 lakh; Powertrain: 111hp turbo petrol MT

• Projector halogen headlights
• LED tail-lights
• LED turn indicators
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
• Manual AC with rear vents
• All four power windows with one-touch down on the driver-side window
• USB Type-C charging ports for front and rear passengers
• 12V charging socket for front passengers
• Front centre armrest with integrated storage space
• Adjustable headrests in second row (except the middle seat)
• 60:40 split rear seat
• Auto engine start/stop
• 6 airbags
• Rear parking sensors
• Height-adjustable seatbelts for front passengers
• Isofix child-seat anchorages
• Electronic stability control (ESC)

MX2

Price: Rs 9.36 lakh; Powertrain: 117hp diesel MT

Features over MX1

• 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 4-speaker sound system
• Steering-mounted audio controls
• Keyless entry
• Follow-me-home headlight function
• USB Type-A port for front passengers

MX Edge

Price: Rs 9.99 lakh; Powertrain: 111hp turbo petrol CNG MT

Features over MX2

RevX M

Price: Rs 8.59 lakh; Powertrain: 111hp turbo petrol MT

Features over MX2

• Height-adjustable driver’s seat (manual)
• Black leatherette seat upholstery
• Black wheel covers on 16-inch steel wheels
• Rear centre armrest with cup holders
• Adjustable headrest for second-row middle seat
• Body coloured or Gunmetal Grey grille
• Dual-tone roof

RevX M (O)

Price: Rs 9.09 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh; Powertrain: 111hp turbo petrol MT/AT

Features over RevX M

RevX Edge

Price: Rs 9.39 lakh to Rs 10.59 lakh; Powertrain: 111hp turbo petrol MT/AT, 117hp diesel MT

Features over RevX M

• Wireless Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay
• Rear parking camera
• Cruise control

RevX Edge (O)

Price: Rs 9.89 lakh to Rs 11.09 lakh; Powertrain: 111hp turbo petrol MT/AT, 117hp diesel MT/AMT, 111hp turbo petrol CNG MT (Rs 10.79 lakh)

Features over RevX Edge

AX5

Price: Rs 10.00 lakh to Rs 12.20 lakh; Powertrain: 111hp turbo petrol MT/AT, 117hp diesel MT/AMT, 111hp turbo petrol CNG MT (Rs 11.19 lakh)

Features over MX2

• Cruise control (CNG only)

• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

• 6-speaker sound system

• Connected car technology with built-in navigation

• Dual-zone automatic climate control

• Single-pane sunroof

• Rear parking camera

• Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

• Auto projector LED headlights and LED DRLs

• Connected LED tail-lights

• Rear wiper and washers

• Automatic wipers

• Rear defogger

• Passive keyless entry

• Push-button start/stop

• Electrically folding ORVMs

• Height-adjustable driver’s seat (manual)

• Rear centre armrest with cup holders

• Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever

• One-touch up function for driver-side power window

RevX A

Price: Rs 11.28 lakh to Rs 12.40 lakh; Powertrain: 131hp TGDi turbo petrol MT/AT, 111hp turbo petrol CNG MT (Rs 12.27 lakh)

Features over AX5

• Cruise control (CNG only)

• Panoramic sunroof

• Dolby Atmos surround-sound support

• 16-inch black alloy wheels

• Black leatherette seat upholstery

• Body coloured or Gunmetal Grey grille

• Dual-tone roof

AX5L

Price: Rs 12.03 lakh to Rs 13.28 lakh; Powertrain: 131hp TGDi turbo petrol MT/AT

Features over AX5

• Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
• 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitor
• Wireless phone charger
• Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
• Electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
• Cooled glove box
• Dolby Atmos surround-sound support

AX7

Price: Rs 12.20 lakh to Rs 13.80 lakh; Powertrain: 131hp TGDi turbo petrol MT/AT, 117hp diesel MT/AMT 

Features over AX5

• Panoramic sunroof
• Wireless phone charger
• Harman Kardon sound system with an amplifier and a subwoofer
• Front LED fog lights 
• 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
• Front parking sensors
• Cooled and illuminated glove box 
• Dolby Atmos surround-sound support
• Soft-touch leatherette elements on dashboard and door trims

AX7L

Price: Rs 13.33 lakh to Rs 14.08 lakh; Powertrain: 131hp TGDi turbo petrol MT/AT, 117hp diesel MT 

Features over AX7

• Level 2 ADAS
• 360-degree camera with blind-spot assist
• Electronic parking brake with auto-hold function

Which variant of the Mahindra XUV 3XO should you buy?

The AX5 is the pick across all powertrains, while the AX7 is worth the stretch for diesel buyers

Priced between Rs 10.00 lakh and Rs 12.20 lakh, the AX5 is the most sensible XUV 3XO variant. Offered in petrol, diesel and CNG guises, the AX5 gets LED headlamps, alloy wheels, TPMS, dual-zone climate control and a digital instrument cluster. For lower running costs, the AX5 ZNG at Rs 11.19 lakh also adds cruise control while undercutting the Tata Nexon Creative + S CNG and Maruti Brezza ZXI CNG by around Rs 33,000 and over Rs 50,000, respectively.

Diesel buyers wanting a more premium experience should opt for the AX7. Compared to the AX5, it adds a panoramic sunroof, leatherette dashboard and door trim, a Harman Kardon audio system with a subwoofer, wireless charging, LED fog lamps, front parking sensors and 17-inch alloys.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.