Mahindra XUV 3XO Variants Explained: Which One Should You Buy?

Modified On Jun 13, 2024 10:29 AM By Rohit for Mahindra XUV 3XO

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The new XUV 3XO is sold in five broad variants: MX1, MX2, MX3, AX5, and AX7

The Mahindra XUV300 was introduced in a facelifted avatar in late April 2024, with the new XUV 3XO nameplate. It is available in five broad variants – MX1, MX2, MX3, AX5, and AX7 – priced from Rs 7.49 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).

If you are confused about which variant is the right one for you, read on to know the SUV’s specifications and exactly what each variant offers. But let’s first get its technical details out of the way:

Specification	1.2-litre turbo-petrol	1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol	1.5-litre diesel
Power	112 PS	130 PS	117 PS
Torque	200 Nm	230 Nm, 250 Nm	300 Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT	6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT
Claimed Mileage	18.89 kmpl, 17.96 kmpl	20.1 kmpl, 18.2 kmpl	20.6 kmpl, 21.2 kmpl

There are three drive modes on offer too in the petrol-automatic variants: Zip, Zap, and Zoom.

The XUV 3XO is available in eight single-tone shades and as many dual-tone paint options as well, with a total of two roof colours to choose from:

Citrine Yellow
Deep Forest
Dune Beige
Everest White
Galaxy Grey
Nebula Blue
Tango Red
Stealth Black
Citrine Yellow with Stealth Black roof
Deep Forest with Galvano Grey roof
Dune Beige with Stealth Black roof
Everest White with Stealth Black roof
Galaxy Grey with Stealth Black roof
Nebula Blue with Galvano Grey roof
Tango Red with Stealth Black roof
Stealth Black with Galvano Grey roof

Only the higher-spec AX7 and AX7 L variants are available with the option of a dual-tone exterior.

Here’s a look at the variant-wise prices of the new XUV 3XO:

Variant	Manual	Automatic
1.2-litre turbo-petrol
MX1	Rs 7.49 lakh	–
MX2 Pro	Rs 8.99 lakh	Rs 9.99 lakh
MX3	Rs 9.49 lakh	Rs 10.99 lakh
MX3 Pro	Rs 9.99 lakh	Rs 11.49 lakh
AX5	Rs 10.69 lakh	Rs 12.19 lakh
1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol
AX5 L	Rs 11.99 lakh	Rs 13.49 lakh
AX7	Rs 12.49 lakh	Rs 13.99 lakh
AX7 L	Rs 13.99 lakh	Rs 15.49 lakh
1.5-litre diesel
MX2	Rs 9.99 lakh	–
MX2 Pro	Rs 10.39 lakh	–
MX3	Rs 10.89 lakh	Rs 11.69 lakh
MX3 Pro	Rs 11.39 lakh	–
AX5	Rs 12.09 lakh	Rs 12.89 lakh
AX7	Rs 13.69 lakh	Rs 14.49 lakh
AX7 L	Rs 14.99 lakh	–

Mahindra XUV 3XO rear

Here’s our brief analysis and verdict of every variant. For a detailed insight, just click on your desired variant’s name.

Variant	Verdict
MX1	Buy it only if on a budget. Else, stretch to the next MX2 variant for more features as well as diesel and automatic gearbox options.
MX2	MX2	MX2 Pro
MX2	Only pick if you desire a handful of new features over the base. It’s the true entry-level variant if you want a diesel-manual option on a budget.	The true entry-level petrol variant of the SUV. Also, only choice if you want the option of a petrol-auto combo and sunroof on a budget. Gets the choice of a diesel unit as well.
MX3	MX3	MX3 Pro
MX3	Consider only for the diesel-automatic combo. Otherwise, not worth the price jump over the MX2 Pro. Skip to MX3 Pro for a more rounded package.	Gets ample visual upgrades along with the same tech as the MX3 for a justifiable premium. Misses out on a diesel-auto option.
AX5	AX5	AX5 L
AX5	Our recommended variant. Gets most of the bells and whistles for the price, along with the choice of petrol and diesel powertrains with automatic gearbox options.	Consider only if you want an AX5 with ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.
AX7	AX7	AX7 L
AX7	Offers the full flagship experience of the SUV, while also being the top-spec variant for the diesel-auto combo.	Consider only if you want an AX7 with ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.