Mahindra XUV 3X0

The introductory price of the Mahindra XUV 3XO is pretty good which starts at Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom)

It boasts an all-new design with some modern design elements such as a connected tail lamp and new DRLs

Comes with a lot of new features and some of them are segment-first features

The first segment of features includes a panoramic sunroof and level 2 ADAS. It also has dual-zone climate control and steering modes, among other things.

It has a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. It also has a 7-speaker Harmon Kardon music system, among other things.

Three engine options with a claimed fuel efficiency ranging from 17.96 kmpl to 21.2 kmpl

All three engine options are available with automatic transmission option

It comes with 35 standard safety features which include 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, and ABS with EBD among other features

The front design of the SUV is somewhat bold and may not appeal to everyone’s taste

Most of the feel-good features are available in the top-spec variants

The boot space is less than the competitors

The fit and finish and the quality of the material used are not segment-leading, competitors like KIA Sonet offer better fit and finish

The TGDi turbo petrol engine is available in the top-spec variants only

The light-coloured interior in the top-spec variants is prone to getting dirty and needs regular cleaning

The base variant is available in three colour options only

Dual-tone color options are available in the AX7 trim only