Mahindra 3XO X5 Diesel: A Detailed Look at Features and New Pricing
The Mahindra 3XO X5 Diesel variant brings a host of features and significant price adjustments, making it an attractive option in its segment. After the new GST implementation, its price has seen a substantial drop, making it even more accessible.
New Pricing After GST: Save Big on Mahindra 3XO
The new GST has reduced the price of the Mahindra 3XO by ₹1.5 lakh compared to before. Previously, the starting price was around ₹8 lakh. Now, the starting price is ₹7,28,000. This X5 Diesel variant, which used to cost ₹12,19,000 (ex-showroom), is now ₹1,092,000 (ex-showroom). This means a saving of ₹1,26,900 on the ex-showroom price. On-road, the total difference amounts to roughly ₹1.5 lakh. We will also discuss EMI details later in this article. This X5 Diesel variant, in black, offers excellent mileage and perfect features.
Mahindra 3XO Front Design and Lighting
The front profile features a glossy black grille with a Mahindra logo in the center. Six vertical chrome slats are present on the grille. The lower grille comes in a matte black finish. The lighting setup includes projector LED headlamps with surrounding DRLs and integrated indicators. Fog lamps are part of accessories fitted later. The front engine is covered, and the car offers a ground clearance of approximately 201 mm. It also has dual automatic wipers and washers. The roof includes roof rails and an electric sunroof.
Dynamic Side Profile and Alloy Wheels
On the side, the Mahindra 3XO X5 Diesel features 16-inch alloy wheels with a tire profile of 205/65 R16. Higher variants offer 17-inch alloys. Both front and rear wheels are equipped with disc brakes, and the Mahindra logo is visible. Black cladding runs along the side, with a slight cut in its design. The ORVMs are electrically adjustable and foldable, with integrated indicators. The A-pillar is body-colored, while the B-pillar has a matte black finish. Glossy black roof rails are also present, along with an electric sunroof. The door handles are body-colored. The fuel filler cap for diesel is located here, with a fuel tank capacity of 42 liters. AdBlue (DEF) is also required for this diesel vehicle.
Connected Rear Lights and Spacious Design
The rear profile features stylish connected backlights. The car’s dimensions are 3990 mm in length, 1621 mm in width, and 1647 mm in height. It boasts a segment-leading wheelbase of 2600 mm. The rear showcases the Mahindra logo in the center and XUV 3XO badging. The connected LED backlights look very impressive. Other rear features include a rear wiper, defogger, high-mount stop lamp, and a power antenna. Indicators and reverse lights are integrated into the taillights. The bumper is black, with a camera placement and white LED license plate light. Reflectors and two ultrasonic parking sensors are also present. The silver-finished skid plate is visible, and the leg guard seen is an accessory fitted later. The rear suspension setup and exhaust pipe are also visible from below.
Mahindra 3XO Boot Space and Practicality
The boot space of the Mahindra 3XO is 364 liters when fully utilized from floor to roof. If measured up to the parcel tray level, it offers 295 liters. The rear seats feature a 60:40 split, allowing individual folding. There is no parcel tray, but hooks are provided for hanging items. The spare wheel is a steel rim located under the boot floor, along with the jack, tools, and wrench. This diesel variant does not offer a CNG option.
Comfortable and Tech-Rich Interior
The interior features a dual-tone dashboard. The door trim also comes in a dual-tone finish, with power window controls in a glossy black finish, door openers, and bottle holders. Soft-touch materials are also present. While the car comes with fabric seats, seat covers with 3XO branding have been added as accessories. The dashboard houses a touchscreen, automatic climate control, a wireless charging pad, and a digital instrument cluster. It offers six airbags. The electric sunroof is standard up to the X5 variant, while higher trims offer a larger panoramic sunroof.
Rear Seat Comfort and Amenities
The rear cabin includes rear AC vents for comfortable airflow. A Type-C USB port and a 12V charging outlet are provided. Legroom and thigh support are generous, and seatback pockets are available. Headroom is also good, and the car offers a five-star build quality. The rear door trims also feature a hook. Three adjustable headrests are provided for rear passengers. The 60:40 split seats also feature a central armrest with two cup holders, which can be folded away when not in use. The floor is nearly flat for comfortable seating.
Driver’s Controls and Smart Features
The driver’s side door trim is dual-tone, featuring all-four power window controls, door lock/unlock buttons, and ORVM adjustment controls. A bottle holder and reflector lights are present. The driver’s seat and front passenger seat have height adjustment and recline options. The car uses a smart flip key with lock, unlock, and boot unlock buttons, featuring Mahindra branding. The start/stop button (idle start) is present, along with a headlamp adjustment knob. The driver’s seatbelt is height adjustable.
Advanced Digital Cluster and Steering Controls
Inside the car, upon ignition, the auto-foldable ORVMs deploy. The fully digital instrument cluster displays various information. The steering wheel is leather-wrapped and features the Mahindra logo. It includes cruise controls and MID controls on the right side, and telephone and infotainment controls on the left. The steering wheel has a glossy black finish. Headlamps and wipers are automatic. The cluster displays speed, RPM, temperature bars, and detailed information like navigation, drive info, fuel info (with current mileage of 15.8 km/l shown), trip details, average, range, and odometer readings.
Intuitive Infotainment and Dual-Zone AC
The center console features a large 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, and Aux connectivity. It offers in-built navigation and various apps. The reverse parking camera provides good quality visuals and shows notifications if the tailgate is open. Shortcut buttons for volume, calls, music, and home are available. The AC vents are framed in glossy black. Below the touchscreen, there’s a hazard light switch, traction control switch, and steering mode selector (Comfort, Normal, Sport). The car boasts a dual-zone automatic climate control system, allowing the driver and co-driver to set different temperatures, a rare feature in this segment. Fan speed controls and other AC buttons are also present.
Convenient Storage and Safety Airbags
A Type-A USB port and a wireless charging pad are available for phone charging. The car comes with a six-speed manual transmission; both manual and automatic options are offered. Two glass holders, a handbrake, and an armrest with storage space are present. All variants come with six airbags as standard. The dashboard features a diamond pattern in glossy black. The glove box has a soft-opening function and offers deep space for documents and other items. A manually adjustable IRVM, sunglass holder, and yellow-colored roof lights are provided. The electric sunroof controls are also present. The passenger side sun visor has a vanity mirror with lights, while the driver side visor is plain.
Powerful Diesel Engine Performance
The Mahindra 3XO X5 Diesel variant is powered by a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder diesel engine. The engine bay includes the battery compartment and coolant/water filling points. The bonnet is robust and includes insulation, reflecting the car’s five-star safety rating. This diesel engine produces 115 PS of power and a segment-leading 300 Nm of torque. It is expected to deliver a mileage of 20 to 21 km/l.
Detailed Pricing and EMI Plans for Mahindra 3XO X5 Diesel
The Mahindra 3XO X5 Diesel Manual Transmission variant costs ₹1,092,000 (ex-showroom). The ex-showroom price is ₹1,26,900 less than before. On-road, with ₹35,000 worth of accessories and ₹15,000 for extended warranty included, the price comes to ₹13,28,000. Excluding these, the on-road price is ₹12,78,000. For financing, a down payment of ₹4,78,000 with ₹8 lakh financed over 3 years results in an EMI of ₹25,000. For 5 years, the EMI would be ₹16,446.
Top-Tier Safety and Market Rivals
The Mahindra 3XO comes with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including ABS with EBD, six airbags, reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, speed alert system, seat belt warnings, engine crash sensor, automatic headlamps, traction control, ESP, and TPMS. With a five-star safety rating and muscular looks, it stands out. Key competitors in this segment include the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, and Kia Sonet. This detailed overview covers the Mahindra 3XO X5 Diesel variant.
