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Mahindra XUV 3XO
The gadget-car of the compact SUV class: a big-screen cabin, five-star Bharat NCAP score and up to seven airbags.
On sale ₹9.89 lakh – ₹14.9 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹9.89 lakh – ₹14.9 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 17 kmpl
- Engine
- 1497 cc
- Power
- 110 bhp
- Torque
- 140 Nm
- Top speed
- 170 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 1400 kg
- Height
- 1626 mm
- Ground clearance
- 205 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 376 L
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual / Automatic
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹9.89 lakh - ₹14.9 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched May 2025
Range spread ₹9.89 lakh – ₹14.9 lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| MX petrol manual Six airbags · Touchscreen infotainment | ₹9.89 lakh |
| MX Pro petrol manual Alloy wheels · Rear parking camera | ₹10.99 lakh |
| AX3 petrol manual Digital cluster · Cruise control | ₹12.19 lakh |
| AX5 petrol manual Ventilated seats · Panoramic sunroof | ₹13.49 lakh |
| AX7 L AT petrol automatic Seven airbags · Driver assistance suite · Automated gearbox | ₹14.9 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
17 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
1497 cc · 4 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 110 bhp at 5750 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 140 Nm at 3500-4500 rpm
- Top speed
- 170 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 1497 cc, 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 110 bhp @ 5750 rpm |
| Max torque | 140 Nm @ 3500-4500 rpm |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl |
| Top speed | 170 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual / Automatic |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 1400 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
| Boot space | 376 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated disc front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 215/60 R16 |
| Safety equipment | Five-star Bharat NCAP adult score, up to seven airbags |
Dimensions
| Length | 3995 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1780 mm |
| Height | 1626 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 205 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the XUV 3XO
The XUV 3XO is Mahindra telling the compact SUV segment that screens and airbags matter more than badges. The cabin is dominated by a large central touchscreen flanked by a digital cluster on top trims, the feature list runs to ventilated seats, a powered driver seat, a panoramic roof and a 360-degree camera, and the whole thing sits under a body with 205 mm of ground clearance that takes no notice of a poorly built speed breaker.
The safety story is the other headline: a five-star Bharat NCAP adult score with up to seven airbags depending on variant in this listing, which is the kind of numbers talk that used to belong to cars twice the price. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol shown here makes 110 bhp and 140 Nm, smooth and willing rather than quick, paired with a light manual or an automated gearbox for the city; the turbo-petrol alternatives in the wider range add shove, but this record covers the mainstream engine most buyers will take.
The fine print is about execution. The touch-everything layout means digging through menus for tasks a physical knob used to handle, the rear bench is shaped generously for two adults and optimistically for a third, and claimed 17 kmpl softens to 11-12 kmpl in a city that sits on the clutch. Against the Tata and Maruti alternatives it wins the equipment argument and holds its own on safety; the question for a buyer is whether a screen-first cabin is a daily joy or a daily inconvenience.
- Five-star Bharat NCAP adult score
- Up to seven airbags on top trims
- Panoramic roof and dual big screens
Features
Convenience
- 360-degree camera
- Wireless phone charging
- Remote engine start via app
- Powered tailgate option
Interior
- Large central touchscreen with digital cluster
- Ventilated front seats
- Panoramic sunroof
- Level-2 driver assistance on top trims
Safety
- Up to seven airbags
- Five-star Bharat NCAP adult score
- Electronic stability control
- Hill hold assist
Pros and cons
What we like
- Equipment list embarrasses costlier SUVs
- Five-star crash score with up to seven airbags
- Tall, compliant ride suited to bad roads
What we would change
- Touch-first cabin hides simple controls in menus
- Engine is smooth but never fast
- Third rear-seat position is narrow
Our review
Our verdict
4.1/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.1 out of 5
Lowest rated
Performance
3.8/5
Power, acceleration & driving dynamics
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 3.8/5 Good
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 4.6/5 Excellent
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.2/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 4.8/5 Excellent
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 4.3/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 3.9/5 Good
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 4.1/5 Very strong
The XUV 3XO wins the showroom argument and has to survive the driveway one. On paper nothing at this money matches its safety numbers or its equipment depth, and the ride quality is genuinely tuned for Indian surfaces. The costs are a softly-superlined engine and a cabin that makes you navigate for the air conditioning. Buy the AX5 if you want the full experience at ₹13.49 lakh; buy the AX7 L AT only if the seven-airbag, assistance-suite spreadsheet is what got you into the dealership.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mahindra XUV 3XO price?
In MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue the XUV 3XO petrol runs from ₹9.89 lakh to ₹14.90 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, across five variants.
What is the XUV 3XO’s mileage?
The claimed figure for the 1.5-litre petrol manual is 17 kmpl, with MotoSutraâs estimate typically at 11-12 kmpl in the city and up to 15 kmpl on the highway.
How safe is the XUV 3XO?
It carries a five-star Bharat NCAP adult score in this listing with up to seven airbags on the top variant and six standard lower down.
Should I buy the NA or turbo petrol?
This catalogue record is the 110 bhp naturally aspirated engine, which is the value pick for city use; if weekly expressway runs with a full car are your life, the turbo variants elsewhere in the range are worth the money.
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Comparison 5 min
Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: five stars against five stars, and a ₹2.49 lakh entry gap
Both compact SUVs on MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue carry a five-star adult crash score, both sit on a 2600 mm wheelbase, and both claim 17 kmpl. Then the price ladders, the engines and the philosophies diverge hard.
Guides
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Explainer 5 min
NCAP crash ratings explained: the programmes, the stars, and what a rating does not cover
Two stars and five stars now cost nearly the same money in the same showroom rows. What Global NCAP, Euro NCAP and Bharat NCAP actually test, why stars are not a percentage, and the long list of crashes no rating covers.
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Explainer 4 min
Power-to-weight ratio: the spec-sheet number that predicts real-world pace
No brochure prints it and no showroom quotes it, yet bhp per tonne forecasts how a car actually accelerates better than either of the two numbers it is made from. Here is the arithmetic, done across our catalogue.
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Buying guide 5 min
Best SUVs under ₹20 lakh in 2026: seven picks where nothing has to be conceded
The first bracket in the Indian SUV market that buys a driver-assistance suite, seven seats and a five-star structure without choosing between them. What the extra five lakh over the sub-15 list actually gets you.
News
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News 3 min
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