Mahindra XUV 3XO review - Here to take on the Tata Nexon | First Drive | Autocar India
Out goes the Mahindra XUV 300 and in comes the XUV 3XO. The new name is just the starting point of a very comprehensive upgrade. Nikhil Bhatia tells you what's changed and how it all comes together.
Camerapersons: Mrityunjay Chakraborty, Naushad
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Styling
2:57 - Colours
3:05 - Boot space
3:43 - Interior quality
4:44 - New dashboard
5:07 - Features
6:41 - Front seat comfort
7:15 - Storage
7:33 - Rear seat space and comfort
9:05 - Engine options
9:37 - XUV 3XO diesel
11:28 - XUV 3XO petrol-auto
13:51 - Braking and safety
14:18 - ADAS
15:22 - XUV 3XO price
15:58 - Verdict
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Chapters - 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - Styling 2:57 - Colours 3:05 - Boot space 3:43 - Interior quality 4:44 - New dashboard 5:07 - Features 6:41 - Front seat comfort 7:15 - Storage 7:33 - Rear seat space and comfort 9:05 - Engine options 9:37 - XUV 3XO diesel 11:28 - XUV 3XO petrol-auto 13:51 - Braking and safety 14:18 - ADAS 15:22 - XUV 3XO price 15:58 - Verdict
Does the Petrol Automatic have dead pedal?
“Distinguishable”? Really? LOL
Hey guys, where was this video shot? Was it near Nashik?
Yes @@NaveenArur
woow panoramic sunroof. a must have feature in 45C indian heat. what an innovative solution by indian manufacturer for Oversmart indian consumers. brilliant👽👽👽👽
Sorry to say but who opens his sunroof and drive on Indian roads in this scorching heat and temp of 45°c ?
Sarcasm tha bhai @@ameyagarge8059
@@ameyagarge8059sorry to say but that's a tier S sarcasm planted
Isse acha real defogger/viper de deta MX varients me
Cannot blame them for selling what sells. Indian consumers run behind features without much thought. They are just providing what PPL want.
nikhil s wife in future : baby tell me those magical words nikhil : i am under 6 feet tall and seat is set to my seating position ☺😝🤪🤠
True story!
Present - not future. 😅
Nowadays rear seat is designed keeping Nikhil’s review in mind. Perfect fit
@@juhihingorani3670 nikhil s married??🤔🤔❓❓
Pratap bose tried to keep front design like XUV 700, but placed head lamps in odd position. So front design is subjective to everyone. Interior is 🔥
Bro they've got a lot more designers. Pratap Bose was always the face. I'm a car designer myself. They've bought Italian design houses. Like pininfarina.
@@shobhitk11 that is part of Mahindra for a while now, I am sure they would have walked away from this project early on. This is definitely Mr Bose and his weird designs
Subjective? It's down right ugly
@@shobhitk11 Even after having the Italian P design is like a cartoon.Old 300 looks Ms Universe next to this cartoon character
Well priced, good engine, spacious and safe. The only drawbacks are the polarising front design and small boot space.
I don't use the word "ugly" a lot in daily life, but when describing this car, its appropriate...
Pehle apna mu Aayne me dekhle.
Check your eyes…I felt XUV 300 from back was ugly but this one looks really cool
ugly? looks khoobsurat to me
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Remove the parcel tray and the boot space at par with rivals. Great logic mahindra.
Yes... We were missing bigger sunroofs in the current summer season.
Most segment first features will probably get removed by the next year. Features will be cut & prices will be increased. Lower variants will never show up at the showroom till the next yr and only top variants will be delivered. It's classic Mahindra strategy. That's precisely the reason i didn't buy the xuv 300 coz they removed the 17 inch wheels which were my favourite 😢.
Features were cut?
@@sounakbatabyal yes xuv 300 came with heated orvms, 17 inch alloys, 2 request sensors, footwell lighting & many more features when launched in 2019, with every model yr they removed features & increased the price.
Design is just beautiful. Its got everything, an suv buyer needs
Designing is so good that it doesn't look chopped off from the rear now.
@Gagan.K.Narang design was never a problem. Problem is the pathetic mahindra strategy that i mentioned.
Thats an excellent design. Previous gen xuv 300 looked disproportionate with large frontal and suddenly cut back. If u observe, the head lights are pushed back to give a feeling of proper proportion from side angles.
thats because they did cut the back, for the proper proportion take a look at xuv 400 and thats the original Ssyangyong Tivoli proportions, all said and done the new design is yuck!!
New design sucks...xuv300 the best design ever
Really you are joking right 😂
Both design sucks
Guys TGDI vs MPFI, which is better for city use?
I saw the new XUV 3XO today.Looks good .AX5 variant offers terrific bang for your buck.
Yes. Some Mahindra haters are jealous of its design and criticizing the vehicle.
250rs for one comment ?
Agreed
@@R_Umesh_Chandra front looks hideous tho
@@callingbell-ix5se the desing will grow on us when this will sell 50k units quickly and you see it everywhere
Looks somebody doesn't like the exterior, But I like this so much. Only now I understood how subjectivity works.
Even very successful designs by mahindra like scorpio and xuv etc are not really beautiful by the law but mahindra designs are always like this some worked some other failed. I personally think in daylight and real world conditions it looks good and it will start to grow by the time.
Exactly
No it will not
Even the most beautiful design in the world is not liked by everyone so it won't work for everyone.@@videosulllike3110
Indian customers never really think about what is actually useful, why does a car sold in a tropical country need a goddamn glass roof? Especially in this scorching heat the sunroof just makes it harder for the car's AC to cool.
Every time when a new car is realised in mahindra it's always a driver focused car..... Love to live with mahindra...
brezza is the only car without led bar at rear end and looks pleasing in the enitre segment
love the way nikhil takes jabs at himself for example @ 6:55 ,for his huge frame🤣😂🥰
I wanna go inside mahindra’s design centre and ask them why they didn’t extend the horizontal part of the led DRL atleast a little more to the centre!
What you said makes so much sense. Would definitely make the design look better.
While at it, please whack the designer for writing the extinction chapter of XUV300 series. XUV700 he had only the logo designed from him and post that it is steady downhill, look at that copper garnish in xuv400 and now this. xuv400 is a neat vehicle if the copper garnish is removed. See what happened to Nexon after he left Tata, the design language this person uses is definitely controversial. It makes one cry. Atleast I am happy that I don't want any Mahindra vehicle right now.
yeah felt the same... DrL could have been extended slightly
design is so flawed that DRL alone can't fix it. ugly lines and bulges and creases without any coherence. Not to mention the weird front with geometric lines that have no begininng and end. Only relief is in the rear and interiors. Otherwise the front looks very agricultural.
@@nagki The DRL’s are the basics they should do! I second everything else you said. Also, even the grille screams cheap.
A country suffering from intense heat waves and a debilitating summer sun, but sure, a sun roof is more important to buyers than ventilated seats. Because then your kids can stand and look through the roof while you drive, and then when you brake hard..
Kids are there to show off how much papa spends on sun roof
Ventilated seats are a must in India. Learnt driving this year and mannnn, I already regret not having ventilated seats
Judging from the market response, panaromic sunroof is the most required feature for Indian buyers. Blame yourself, friends and family.
I liked the old XUV 3OO's front styling. It looked like a proper SUV. All they needed to do is fix the rear and probably tweak the front a bit. Instead... They go ahead and destroy the front end by scooping the light inwards and making it vertical. Then they add a led strip to the rear... makes it look very ordinary. 👎👎
The most which attracts me was the front but now they destroyed it
For me, the old XUV 300 was the ugliest design on par with Xpresso. This is better but still unattractive.
Welcome to Nashik (MH 15) Team Autocar India.❤
Interiors are a definite step up, and honestly, I liked the previous exterior styling. This connected type tail light section drops the distinctive look of all cars. A definite step up as a product though, if only the exterior was more eye candy, but maybe, it looks better in real life. Tough competition for Nexon now
Does it also hve the plastic back (boot space door) like the xuv700?
Dont know why this design just keeps growing on me ♥️🔥🔥 it has a own unique look among all of its segment.
Can you suggest some cars that are good for larger framed individuals like you and me?
What should be the choice b/w diesel and tgdi engines from the POV of a driving enthusiast ?
Can anyone share their experience with the Toyota Hilux seats? Curious about how comfortable they are on long drives. and Galaxy Toyota shoroom is best in Delhi?
The shiny front looks really cool. This should be a night riders car, as this panoramic moon roof is perfect for star gazing. White interior will give an airy feel, but the headroom and under thigh support in back should be improved.
Guys kind request always put in thumbnail what varient you are reviewing.. Viewers will think on ,8L will get all these
Must say Mahindra design team has done a great job...side profile looks ok but the front n rear design is amazing!!!
Just saw it yesterday and took a test drive too. The diesel engine is powerful and the gear shift in manual are very smooth. However the AMT in diesel is not upto the marke. The biggest let down in the car is the booth space and leg space in the rear seat. I wouldnt like to give an extra 3 lakhs for this car compared to the old one, especially for a panoramic sunroof and ADAS feature.
its a style which takes a little itme to get used to .. the place near the headlamps look a little too rounded if you ask me .. i would have preferred a little more straight lines .. but i guess it might be for pedestrian safety ..
Why do we expect a dead pedal in a manual vehicle ?
AX7L had panoramic sunroof. will there be any issue during rainy seasons?
This design will definitely improve Nexon sales.
3XO will beat Nexon facelift
True
😂🤣 Very well said, true.
lmao, who is even buying that trash 🤣🤣
Well said
Looks pretty sick. The size makes it look small but chunky, which is cool. I would change the front grill to a matte one like the Endeavour, and put chunkier rubber to make it look like a modern “suv” in some sense. They should do a version of it like that.
nuf with the chaos on the front part, but what's with the cut in the wheel arch? if anyone's buying, it'll be for the vfm on some variants and the features up top.
All company should have given option to customer whether they need panaromic sunroof or not. They should give ventilated seat instead of sunroof. Due to some customer over rating in sunroof as luxury one all company made this option of sunroof and which backfire for customer later in periods.
I don’t know why people would not like the front end? It looks extremely dynamic! Rear end too is superb. The only reason that could hold it back could be limited boot space! Otherwise it has good looks, classy interiors, great engines, perfect ride and handling package, big space inside cabin, impressive list of features. What more could one ask for? And it’s well priced too!
Sir 3xo AX5L petrol mt is value for money or not? Sir my budget is 15 lak maximum monthly drive 200km,safety important, 10-15 year rakni hai. Any suggestions on this you should also suggest others variant or Car's?
Go for it.
my friend was telling he spent 15 min on 3xo and left and going to book nexon. and that big sunroof feel is a cost cutting and less safety option.
Is that glove box cooled?
‘Distinctive’ face? That’s a design that is sure to jolt a corpse to sit up in shock. No. Great review as usual.
With indian summers making new records in temperature, the dual zone AC is the more exciting segment first, rather than paromicsunroof that compromise rear passenger head room.
That 4 cylinder diseal engine caught my attention
Compared to previous model, this has a unique look at the same time aggressive. Many will buy just for that aggressive look.
It really looks good!! Idk why people are not liking its look.
they are haters
That's because looks are totally subjective. Same thing beautiful to someone might be totally ugly to others and vice-versa.
the front headlamps drl dont match the shape of the border so it looks odd, It almost looks perfect but its slight skewed
@@TheTwinPost Yeah but it's getting way too much hatred and trolling. I can understand about those who own a previous gen Xuv300. It will be a bit weird to digest it. But those who don't even own a single car?
@@prathamsalvi4027 I would say we can't know who owns a car or not from comments posted on KZhead + people would lie through their teeth just to win the argument. Honestly initial pics of this car made me go "wtf just happened" as well. But after watching few videos and on-road clips in traffic I don't find that bad...love the rear though. Plus I like the fact that this car doesn't come with any low-powered naturally aspirated engine at all and the petrol AT is proper torque control unit
Brilliant idea Mahindra to put the most scratchable panel right at the front where all the dust will hit first. Bravo!!
I'm concerned about noise levels in the cabin. please share your views.
Looks Good. The interiors are very stylish. Seems to drive well too. Overall good value for money.
Why @autocarindia does not make videos in 4k??
Design is definitely better than my xuv300 and so is the bootspace... What i would have liked is to have is the TC auto with the diesel trims.
Is it okay to just have ABS+EBD and no ESP and traction control in an SUV? Ive xuv300 w4 diesel
Rear crossing traffic alert assist available?
Surprisingly as I see it more and more I have started liking it's design. I think many can feel the same.
You have clearly pushed the driver seat to front to show there is ample leg room. Compare one frame before you sat in the rear, seats were at a different position. :)
Errr… we move the seats to shoot. Please compare with 11:14 if you must
Well, Mahindra has good track record removing as much features as possible one year in to the launch.. so you may have to see what you really get at the time of buying.. note - iam a xuv300 owner..
Need a comparison video for 3XO vs Nexon 🔥
So waiting period will be 2 yrs or 3 yrs??!!
What is the difference in driving and comfort between the 16" (AX5) and 17" (AX7) wheels. Please elaborate on that.
Honestly 16 will give your better ride and mileage
Are seats height adjustable?
I genuinely like the front end, has character compared to the previous really mundane looking model. There is also the fact that with any of the current designs the twin peaks logo never really worked but with this grill it just looks right. Untill now I never liked the new logo but here it looks nice & futuristic. Rest is alright too. Wheels are a meh!
What about the Diesel AMT ?
same turbo engine with two different figures? what's up with that? where does this difference emanate from?
Please add Headlights throw and music sound system in your review , by the way your review is best from all
It was supposed to be a coupe, or I am just imagining thing?
Very polarising opinion about the looks but I personally love it and seems value for money
Many will say it is not good looking, but I will be honest this design will grow the more time is spent.
I wish the front would have been exactly like the xuv 700 and the door handles also from Xuv 700 would have made it fantastic looking. Though the front resembles xuv 700 it isnt the same.
People are dissing the design of the car just to get some likes. I hated XUV300 and 400 that’s why went for Kushaq. But imo the design has improved a lot and it looks really good now.
Be it Mahindra or Tata have been launching world class cars but have been missing on updating their service stations. Most of the dealers are pathetic and they have got very expensive even in comparison to a Toyota.
What I really liked in this worst designed car is the engine combinations, Mahindra has offered...it is so satisfying that Mahindra is giving u total value for money prepositions..as the competition which is offering 1.2L engines with 82 bhp & Mahindra is giving u 130 BHP & 117 BHP powers in a budget SUV..now that's crazy!!!
ok one suggestion for mahindra .. make the tgdi a little more accessible to consumers how about bringing the tgdi at 9.99 lakh price point plz .. ppl would like to avoid diesel if they can ..
Kindly give a comparison between 3XO & Sonet
shot at Nashik??
Review of diesel automatic pls
The previous 300 was a struggling makeover on the ssangyong tivoli,which itself was a decent design,but the new version like it or not has some character compared to the old.
Are you related to Pratap Bose or you just don’t know ugly when you see it?
@@reubinthomas I don't know who and on what u r talking...when u want to really mean ugly go find the Pontiac Aztek and certain Chrysler products..
One of the best presentations of the car ...very nice ...loved the review..to the point...
Mx2 automatic ka review kb aayega??
Looks very wild from the front end.
Why is no one talking about how the 3XO looks like DC designed it, as if they took Avanti DC's front design 🌚
Intro is cool 😮
Are you sure the less powered petrol has lower mileage compared to the 130hp?
That's what Mahindra claims
This is a brilliant design - if they did not cut the headlight short...imagine the headlight being full size...this will look like a mini xuv 700
I hope the updated xuv400 will have some resemblance to this styling
The only design change XUV 300 needed was the rear to align it with its overall squarish design.
Like somebody said it looks like sid the sloth from ice age
Mahindra is never coming out from these outdated designs..Why's it that soo hard to atleast make balanced design rather than making either front or rear good👎.. Interior is actually improved alot yet feels few changes required for the market standards.. Overall below avg😞
Looks and design are subjective, ur perspective don’t mean the same for everyone. Keep aside looks, the performance and quality is stunning for the price point
@@thewok5497 that doesn't mean we should accept something very downgrade from current competition.. It's Indian market.. Mind it here MS is class leading seller even after no safety just on basis of engine and design.. Reliability is a strong factor.. Yes though engine is very good if in case the design and interiors are atleast abv avg than it'll capture market.. Never mind the quality of these Mahindra vehicle nowadays getting burned down to ashes and rolling down at high-speed killing innocents bcoz of design and safety flaws.. Backing up being Indian brand is NEVER EVER appreciated..
@@saikirang210 😂😂u seem to be very stereotypical, mahindra cars are the most reliable Indian products, my whole family have driven different Mahindra for generations, currently scorpio n. When demand and production is high one or two products happen to be defect and aside from that most of the burning cases are related to buying lower variants and installing extra features. Mahindra vehicle run on strong ECU. Mapping, therefore addition of third party results in fire and short circuit. And what do u mean avaerage for the variant, it offers better infotainment and Ada’s level 2 which offered in 20 lakhs plus vehicles . Secondly u again referred to design which is subjective !!!!! If u understand what that means, and mahindra engine and tata engine side by side, tata is not even close to the refinement and power mahindra offers.
@@saikirang210 The constant need for the modern day Indians to crave looks over everything else with a car is abysmal. Same with craving an absolutely useless sunroof. You're buying a car where 95% of it is purely for the functionality and convenience it offers. Buying a car with looks being the main priority is just dumb. Apart from all that, they're offering ADAS level 2, and reliability that no other brand in that price segment even remotely offers. That alone would be more than enough for the people who want an absolutely value for money oriented car,
Front looks like the new ktm superduke headlights ....its like its left unfinished on purpose ..... Looks weird on the video but on the road it should grab a lot of eyeballs .... Also alloys look like they have been lifted straight off the skoda kushaq
What's the obsession with big sunroof in our hot & humid conditions hard to understand where necessity like ventilated seats made a miss.
Fuel economy?
Electric parking break is not segment first, it is there in nexon
It looks so premium especially from inside
I was waiting for 1 yrs. But now got carens. This was best car in segment. Only miss is diesel auto.
I would pick over nexon. Looks good to me but might be a bit odd for some. I wish the boot space would have been bigger
The looks might grow on over time. Or they need to change the grille as fast as possible.. It looks good in black.. Just looks tiny bro from the front
While I am no fan of the redesign but I think this will age well with Indian buyers. 3XO will fare much better than its predecessor just because of its "baby 7OO" looks and powerful engines.
Tata would also act greedy by providing their upcoming new 1.2L GDi engine only on the top two trims.
From the rear it looks like a hatchback. Front is quirky. The selling point for this car is features and price range.