The 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO, the Indian automaker’s new small crossover SUV, is about to enter a fierce showroom battle with cut-price rivals together with the Chery Tiggo 4 in addition to the hot-selling Mazda CX-3.
Mahindra thinks it should turn into its best-selling car in Australia, at the least till it rolls out fashions in new segments within the coming years.
Formally on sale from July 4 with an introductory worth of $23,490 drive-away till August 31, 2025, the XUV 3XO is Australia’s least expensive SUV and is available in two mannequin grades.
Each use the identical 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and six-speed computerized transmission with front-wheel drive and claimed 6.5L/100km mixed gasoline economic system.
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There’s a diesel model in addition to a extra highly effective four-cylinder petrol engine bought abroad, however Mahindra says it received’t be bringing both of those variations to native showrooms.
The vary begins with the XUV 3XO AX5L – to provide it its full identify – at $23,490 drive-away nationally, with its worth from September 2025 rising to $23,990.
Normal gear throughout the vary contains alloy wheels, LED headlights and entrance fog lamps, sunroof, keyless entry and engine begin, and a surround-view digicam with rear parking sensors.
Inside, there’s a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a ten.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
There are additionally 65W USB-C ports for quick charging, whereas customary dual-zone local weather management comes with rear-passenger air vents and is operated by bodily buttons, not buried in a touchscreen menu.
“Australia is central to Mahindra’s international imaginative and prescient and the launch of the XUV 3XO underscores our dedication to delivering genuine, world-class SUVs that resonate with Australian shoppers,” mentioned Mahindra’s head of worldwide operations, Sachin Arolkar.
“With its spirited efficiency, superior security options, cutting-edge know-how, and distinctive worth, the XUV 3XO is poised to make a robust impression and strengthen our presence in Australia.”
Pricing
| Mannequin | Drive-away worth |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5L | $23,490 drive-away ($23,990 after August 31, 2025) |
| 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L | $26,490 drive-away ($26,990 after August 31, 2025) |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
There’s a single powertrain on supply.
| Specs | Duster 4×2 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2L petrol 4cyl |
| Energy | 82kW @ 5000rpm |
| Torque | 200Nm @ 1500-3550rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto |
| Drive sort | Entrance-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1392kg (AX5L) 1410kg (AX7L) |
| Gasoline economic system (mixed, claimed) | 6.5L/100km |
| Gasoline requirement | 91-octane common unleaded |
| Emissions customary | TBC |
| Braked towing capability (unbraked) | TBC |
| Braked towing capability (braked) | TBC |
All mannequin grades include three selectable driving modes – Zip, Zap and Zoom – which change the engine mapping for economical, regular or sports activities driving types respectively.
Dimensions
Exterior dimensions are the identical throughout the XUV 3XO vary.
| Dimensions | Renault Duster |
|---|---|
| Size | 3990mm |
| Width | 1821mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600mm |
| Cargo capability (VDA) | 364L |
| Floor clearance | 200mm |
Servicing and Guarantee
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is backed by a seven-year, 150,000-kilometre guarantee with seven years of 24/7 roadside help.
After an preliminary 12-month/10,000km service, scheduled servicing is required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The XUV 3XO additionally comes with a capped-price servicing plan, which prices $1994 and covers scheduled companies for as much as six years or 85,00km (whichever comes first). Particular person servicing costs vary from $279 to $389.
Security
The XUV 3XO has but to be examined by ANCAP, although the India-market model acquired a five-star security ranking from Indian security authority Bharat NCAP based mostly on testing performed in 2024.
Mahindra has mentioned it’s working in direction of the extra stringent ANCAP protocols to be launched in 2026 for all of its fashions, together with the 3XO, which is able to want some upgrades so as to be rated at 5 stars.
Normal security gear throughout the vary contains:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise management with cease and go operate as much as 60km/h
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep help
- Lane-departure warning
- Visitors signal recognition
- Entrance and front-side airbags
- Encompass-view digicam
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre stress monitoring
- Six airbags, together with curtain airbags
The AX7L additionally will get entrance parking sensors.
Normal Gear
There are two trim ranges within the XUV 3XO lineup.
Normal gear for the AX5L contains:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- House-saver spare
- Automated LED headlights with LED daytime working lights
- Automated high-beam
- Rear LED gentle bar
- Fastened roof rails
- Sunroof
- Keyless entry and push-button engine begin
- Black material upholstery
- Energy home windows with one-touch auto up/down for driver
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Peak and attain adjustable steering wheel
- Electrical parking brake with auto maintain
- Cooled glovebox
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB digital radio
- 2 x entrance USB shops
- 1 x rear USB outlet
- 1 x rear 12V outlet
- 6-speaker sound system
The AX7L provides:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Contrasting black exterior roof
- Entrance LED fog lights
- Black leatherette upholstery
- Leatherette sprint and door trim
- Bigger ‘Sky roof’ sunroof
- Auto dimming rear-view mirror
- 1 x entrance 65W USB-C outlet
- 1 x entrance USB outlet
- Harman Kardon premium audio with amplifier and sub-woofer
- Cooled glovebox with illumination
Colors
Everest White exterior paint is customary, with metallic and premium finishes costing an additional $495:
Colors out there on AX5L:
- Everest White (no additional value)
- Tango Purple
- Galaxy Gray
- Stealth Black
The AX5L has black material upholstery.
Colors out there on AX7L
- Everest White with Stealth Black roof (no additional value)
- Tango Purple with Stealth Black roof
- Galaxy Gray with Stealth Black roof
- Citrine Yellow with Stealth Black roof
The AX7L has black leatherette upholstery.
