Mahindra XUV 3XO — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Measure the XUV 3XO before you drive it: 1,821 mm wide on a 2,600 mm wheelbase inside a 3,990 mm sub-4m body. Those two numbers are why the rear bench takes three adults with less shoulder-rubbing than the class norm, and why the cabin feels a size bigger than the footprint. The trade shows up behind the seats — the boot is 364 litres, adequate rather than generous — but with 201 mm of clearance and a panoramic sunroof on the options list, the space story is clearly cabin-first.

Mahindra throws three engines at the segment. Two 1.2 turbo-petrols — 111 PS/200 Nm and a properly quick 131 PS/230 Nm TGDi — plus a 1.5 diesel making 117 PS and a segment-bruising 300 Nm, available with an AMT for clutch-free commuting. The diesel claims 21.2 kmpl, 41% better than the median mileage across the SUV segment, and the range works out to 16.8 PS per lakh — the strongest power-per-rupee figure among its direct rivals.

Pricing runs ₹7.79 lakh to ₹15.04 lakh, giving it the 10th-cheapest entry among 144 SUVs in a segment whose median price is ₹39.5 lakh. The hard part is navigation: 29 variants across three engines and five gearbox combinations make this one of the most confusing brochures in the class, and the top end overlaps money that buys a size-larger SUV.

XUV 3XO Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

mStallion (TCMPFi) engine Petrol

1197 cc · 111 PS @ 5000 rpm · 200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 6-Speed AT AT · ARAI 18.89 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Turbo with CRDe Diesel

1498 cc · 117 PS @ 3750 rpm · 300 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AMT AT · ARAI 21.2 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

mStallion (TGDi) engine Petrol

1197 cc · 131 PS @ 5000 rpm · 230 Nm @ 1500-3750 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT AT · ARAI 20.1 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

XUV 3XO Dimensions

Length: 3990 mm · Width: 1821 mm · Height: 1647 mm · Wheelbase: 2600 mm · Ground clearance: 201 mm · Boot space: 364 litres · Fuel tank: 42 litres

XUV 3XO Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts.

XUV 3XO Colours

Available in 15 colours: Galaxy Grey, Dune Beige, Deep Forest, Everest White, Stealth Black, Nebula Blue, Citrine Yellow, Tango Red, Citrine Yellow With Black Roof, Deep Forest Grey With Black, Dune Beige With Black Roof, Galaxy Grey With Black Roof, Stealth Black With Grey, Tango Red With Black Roof, Nebula Blue With Grey.

Ownership & Running Costs

Around 10,000 km / 12 months (indicative)

Turbo-petrol variants roughly ₹5,000-7,000 a year on scheduled service; the diesel typically ₹1,500-3,000 more per year (indicative)

First-year comprehensive around ₹32,000-48,000 depending on variant and city (indicative)

Diesel at the claimed 21.2 kmpl runs near ₹4-4.5/km; the turbo-petrols at 18.89-20.1 kmpl closer to ₹5-6/km (indicative)

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XUV 3XO vs Rivals

XUV 3XO vs Kia Sonet: From ₹7.41 lakh with a 24.1 kmpl diesel and a bigger 385-litre boot — the luggage-and-economy counterpoint to the 3XO's cabin space and torque. See the Kia Sonet.

XUV 3XO vs Hyundai Venue: From ₹8 lakh, petrol and diesel with a 20.99 kmpl best — the polished all-rounder, but it concedes the 3XO's 300 Nm and power-per-lakh advantage. See the Hyundai Venue.

XUV 3XO vs Toyota Taisor: From ₹7.43 lakh claiming up to 28.5 kmpl with CNG available — the running-cost pick if outright space and grunt matter less. See the Toyota Taisor.

XUV 3XO vs Skoda Kylaq: From ₹7.59 lakh, petrol-only at 19.68 kmpl — sharper to drive than most, but a one-engine range against the 3XO's three. See the Skoda Kylaq.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The 3XO is the sub-4m SUV for people who sit in the back as often as they drive, and its engine range is the deepest in the class. Skip the base variants — the car's case is built on the 131 PS TGDi petrol or the 300 Nm diesel, and both deserve the mid-to-upper trim where the panoramic roof and full equipment arrive. My pick: the diesel in a mid variant for high-milers, the TGDi automatic for everyone else. Do not pay ₹15 lakh for the last variant; by then you are shopping against physically bigger SUVs and the value case dissolves.

• Decide the engine first, variants second: under 1,200 km/month means the 111 PS petrol is enough, enthusiasts should pay for the 131 PS TGDi, and 1,500+ km/month puts the diesel in play
• With 29 variants, print the price list and strike out everything missing your three must-have features before entering the showroom — it collapses the choice to four or five rows
• Mahindra dealers move on accessories and exchange bonuses more readily than sticker discounts; anchor the negotiation there
• At PDI, check panoramic sunroof operation end-to-end if specced, confirm the exact engine on the VIN plate (two different 1.2 turbos exist), and inspect the boot floor for pre-delivery scuffs

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mahindra XUV 3XO price range in 2026?

₹7.79 lakh to ₹15.04 lakh (ex-showroom) spread across 29 variants, two turbo-petrol engines and one diesel.

Which XUV 3XO engine gives the best mileage?

The 1.5 diesel claims 21.2 kmpl. The 131 PS TGDi petrol claims 20.1 kmpl and the 111 PS turbo-petrol 18.89 kmpl.

What is the difference between the two XUV 3XO petrol engines?

Both are 1.2 turbos, but the TCMPFi makes 111 PS/200 Nm while the direct-injection TGDi makes 131 PS/230 Nm — the TGDi is the enthusiast's pick and comes with 6-speed MT or AT.

Is the XUV 3XO diesel automatic?

The diesel offers a 6-speed AMT alongside the 6-speed manual — clutch-free, though an AMT rather than a torque-converter unit.

How roomy is the XUV 3XO rear seat really?

At 1,821 mm wide with a 2,600 mm wheelbase, it has among the largest footprints allowed under 4 metres — three adults in the back is realistic, not theoretical.

How much luggage fits in the XUV 3XO?

The boot is 364 litres — fine for two medium suitcases, but smaller than the Sonet's 385 litres, so heavy packers should test-fit their bags.

Does the XUV 3XO get a panoramic sunroof?

Yes — higher variants offer a panoramic unit, with a single-pane sunroof lower in the range.

Is the XUV 3XO good on bad roads?

201 mm of ground clearance plus the diesel's 300 Nm makes it well-suited to broken tarmac and steep climbs alike.

Which XUV 3XO variant is the best buy?

Mid-to-upper variants with either the 131 PS TGDi or the diesel — that is where the engine matches the equipment. The top ₹15.04 lakh variant prices into a bigger SUV class.