Mahindra XUV 3XO Vs XUV 300 - Changes Explained

Mahindra has launched the much-awaited facelift of the XUV 300 in a new avatar and with a new name. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the new facelift of the XUV 300 and it comes with a major overhaul as compared to its pre-facelift version. The XUV 3XO has been launched with a starting price of Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and it goes up to Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). In this article, we'll have a look at the changes and differences of the Mahindra XUV 3XO vs XUV 300. Meanwhile, join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO Vs XUV 300 - Exterior

The exterior of the Mahindra XUV 3XO has an updated front profile which makes it look bolder. It gets five chrome slats on the front grille now and C-shaped LED DRLs as compared to the L shape in the XUV 300. The facelift now comes with a bi-projector headlamp setup with a new headlamp assembly. The bumper now gets bigger air dams and the lower part gets a silver skid plate.

The side profile has been updated with a new design for the alloy wheels, which are now 17 inches in size compared to the previous 16-inch wheels in the pre-facelift version. At the rear, it now gets a connected LED light bar and a C-shaped tail lamp. The rear bumper has also received changes.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Vs XUV 300 - Interior

The interior of the Mahindra XUV 3XO gets a major overhaul. The dashboard now gets a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit instead of a 7-inch unit in the XUV 300. The center AC vents also got changed as well as the HVAC control panel. The SUV now comes with a digital instrument cluster. The dashboard also gets soft-touch material and a new steering wheel borrowed from the XUV400.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Vs XUV 300 - Features

The new Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with a plethora of features which includes some segment-first features. The XUV 3XO now comes with a panoramic sunroof while the XUV 300 was fitted with a single-pane electric sunroof, dual-zone climate control is available in both the models. Also, the XUV 3XO gets a bigger touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, electric parking brake with auto hold, level 2 ADAS, 6-airbags as standard fitment, 360-degree camera, and 7-speaker Harmon Kardon music system among other features.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Vs XUV 300 - Engine

The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with similar engine options as the XUV 300. It is available with three engine options.

It comes with a 1.2-litre TCMPFi turbo petrol engine which generates 110 bhp of power and 200 Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual and an AT gearbox. Claimed fuel economy of this engine is 17.96 kmpl to 18.89 kmpl.

The other engine option is the 1.2-litre TGDi turbo petrol engine which produces 128 bhp and 230 Nm of peak torque. This also comes with a 6-speed manual and AT gearbox. The claimed economy of this engine is 18.2 kmpl to 20.1 kmpl.

The third engine is the 1.5-litre diesel engine which generates 115 bhp of power and 300 Nm of peak torque. This is mated to a 6-speed manual and an AMT unit. The diesel gives a claimed economy of 20.6 kmpl to 21.2 kmpl.