Don’t buy this SUV now! 

Compact SUVs are currently the highest-selling category in the Indian market. The Tata Nexon leads the sales chart closely followed by Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, etc. But before these SUVs, the XUV300 was quite popular with its high safety score and segment-first features. It soon got outdated amid the competition. But if you are still looking to buy the XUV300, don’t buy it now and wait for the Mahindra XUV 3XO.
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Why?

Mahindra is finally bringing the facelift of the XUV300. It has changed the name of the car from Mahindra XUV300 to XUV 3XO. The XUV 3XO is going to get a new design and a plethora of new features. Mahindra has already started the teaser campaign, with the product launch scheduled for 29th April. So it doesn’t make sense that you buy the current model. It makes sense only if you are tight on a budget and can’t stretch more or you want a car as soon as possible. All other buyers should wait for the facelift. To know what it will get stay with us. 

Also read – 3 Mahindra diesel SUVs to wait for!

Mahindra XUV 3XO – What will the facelift get?

Mahindra has already teased the new exterior look with C-shaped LED DRLs and LED headlamps. At the rear, we are going to see connected tail lamps. In the interior, it will get a floating infotainment system with a dashboard layout similar to the XUV400. Mahindra has already teased a panoramic sunroof, which will be a segment first. Other expected features include ADAS, electronic parking brake, wireless charging, ventilated seats, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 

Specifications

The engine options of the 3XO will remain unchanged. It will continue with the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, producing 109bhp and 200Nm of torque. Then we have the 1.2-litre TGDi turbo petrol capable of producing 128bhp and 250Nm of peak torque. Both engines come with a 6-speed manual and AMT gearbox. Mahindra could replace this AMT gearbox with a proper automatic gearbox. Diesel duties will be handled by a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 115bhp and 300Nm torque.

Mahindra XUV 3XO – Pricing

According to reports, Mahindra has managed to localise the Tivoli platform, which was driving the costs a lot in the current model. So due to this, the XUV 3XO is not expected to get a major cost hike even with new design and segment-first features. Currently, the XUV 3XO starts from Rs 9.39 lakh and goes to Rs 17.79 lakh(on-road, Mumbai). We can expect a price hike of Rs 40k to 50k, depending upon the variants.

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