Mahindra XUV 3XO launch today: What to expect from Tata Nexon rival? – Car News

Mahindra will be launching the facelifted XUV300 in the market today as the rebranded XUV 3XO. First launched in 2018, the updated iteration of the XUV300 has been in development for over a year and spied numerous times during this period.

Over the last couple of weeks, Mahindra has been dropping teasers of the upcoming XUV 3XO on its social media handles building momentum towards the launch scheduled for later today. Ahead of its launch, let us look at what all new updates can be expected from the Mahindra XUV 3XO.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: Expected exterior design

From the recent teasers and spy shots, it is very evident that the facelifted Mahindra XUV 300 will receive significant design updates over its predecessor. Starting up front, the bi-LED projector headlamp cluster with C-shaped LED DRLs on each side is all-new. The headlamp setup flanks a revised front grille featuring a gloss black panel with a diamond-studded pattern. As a result, we expect the front bumper to be reprofiled as well.

The side profile is likely to remain intact with the same roof rails and flared wheel arches, however, the all-black 16-inch alloy wheels will be new. The rear too gets a completely different look thanks to C-shaped LED taillamps with a connected LED stripe across the tailgate. The tailgate itself appears to be heavily tweaked with the registration plate now moving to the rear bumper. Mahindra’s twin peak logo in chrome is carried forward from the current model with the ‘XUV 3XO’ lettering underlying it.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: New features

The upcoming XUV 3XO is expected to gain several features and creature comforts over the outgoing XUV300 including a larger 10.2-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment system. Other novel additions will include a fully-digital instrument console, a first-in-segment panoramic sunroof, remote climate control, ventilated front seats, a 7-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and voice assist commands from the more advanced AdrenoX UI.

Safety features in the XUV 3XO are likely to include 6 airbags, electronic stability program, traction control, 360-degree surround camera, and lane watch camera. The new XUV 3XO could also witness the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and join the likes of Venue and Sonet in the segment.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: Expected engine options

The powertrain department on the Mahindra XUV 3XO is likely to remain unchanged. There will be two petrol engine options on offer– a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, and a higher-spec 1.2-litre T-GDI mStallion turbo petrol unit. The former churns out 109 bhp and 200 Nm of peak torque whereas the latter delivers 128 bhp and 250 Nm torque.

There will also be a 1.5-litre diesel unit on offer which pumps out 115 bhp power and 300 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT. Rumours suggest an Aisin-sourced 6-speed torque converter automatic to be added as an option as well.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: Expected Price & rivals

The current Mahindra XUV300 is priced between Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 14.76 lakh (ex-showroom). We expect the updated XUV 3XO to be priced within the range of Rs 8.50 and Rs 15.00 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon launch, the Mahindra XUV 3XO will compete against the likes of Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Venue