Mahindra arrives in Australia properly with the XUV 3XO — a compact SUV aimed squarely at first-time buyers and small families looking at the MG ZS, the Suzuki Vitara and the Mazda CX-3. On paper, it has more standard kit than any of them.
The 1.2-litre turbo three-cylinder is willing rather than punchy, and the auto box would prefer you didn't ask too much of it on hills. But around town, where this car will spend its life, the XUV 3XO does exactly what it sets out to do.
The story here is value: panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, a real touchscreen and a 7-year warranty, all undercutting the established players. If Mahindra get the Australian launch pricing right, this is going to be a quietly important car.
The spec sheet
- Powertrain
- 1.2L turbo 3-cylinder petrol (mStallion 110)
- Power
- 82 kW (110 hp) @ 5000 rpm
- Torque
- 200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter auto
- Drive
- FWD
- 0–100 km/h
- ~12 s (manufacturer claim TBC)
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
- Fuel
- 6.5 L/100 km combined
- L × W × H
- 3990 × 1821 × 1647 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2600 mm
- Boot space
- 364 L
- Kerb weight
- 1245 kg
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 7 years / 150,000 km
- Safety
- 5-star Global NCAP (Australian ANCAP TBC)
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| AX5 L | $23,990 drive-away | 1.2L turbo, 6-speed auto, 10.25" touchscreen, 6 airbags, wireless CarPlay, 16" alloys |
| AX7 L | $26,990 drive-away | AX5 L + Level 2 ADAS, panoramic sunroof, 360° camera, leatherette seats, wireless charging |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
