Mahindra has launched a new SUV in South Africa that starts at just R254,999.
The Indian carmaker recently introduced the XUV 3XO, which is taking over from the XUV300 as the brand’s entry-level model in our market.
The 3XO marks a significant jump over the XUV300’s design, yet the former actually costs less than the vehicle it is replacing with a sticker of R254,999 compared to the latter’s R279,999.
The R23,000 reduction means the Mahindra is one of the newest and most affordable crossovers in South Africa, so it’s worth taking a look at what the manufacturer has to offer in 2024.
What you get
The 3XO is sold in eight variations, all of which feature the same 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
The power unit boasts an output of 82kW and 200Nm, which allows the crossover to accelerate from 0 to 60km/h in 4.6 seconds, according to the automaker.
Power is sent down to the front wheels, and buyers can select from either a six-speed manual with an average fuel consumption of 5.3l/100km or an automatic that boasts a reading of 5.6l/100km.
Appearance-wise, the Mahindra is rocking a piano-black grille that prominently displays the brand’s re-imagined Twin Peaks logo.
It also has LED daytime running lights, as well as a singular LED reverse light bar at the back.
The compact SUV is 3,990mm in length, 1,821mm in width, and 1,647mm in height, with a boot that can accommodate 364 litres of luggage.
As for its equipment, the base MX2 trim level is fitted with bi-halogen headlights, 16-inch steel wheels, electronically adjustable side mirrors with indicators, all-electric windows, an engine auto start/stop system, a multifunction steering wheel, automatic airconditioning with rear vents, front and rear USB ports, a 12V socket, four speakers, and a 9-inch infotainment screen with Bluetooth.
This is in addition to safety inclusions such as electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, Isofix child-seat anchors, and six airbags.
Each purchase also includes a 5-year/150,000km warranty and a 3-year/55,000km service plan.
Beyond this, you will need to pay extra to upgrade to the MX3, AX5, AX5L and AX7L derivative, which go all the way up to R404,999.
The MX3 option will throw in a wireless phone charging pad, cruise control, a sunroof, and a bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
The mid-range AX5 significantly expands the spec sheet with automatic LED headlights, 16-inch alloy rims, rain-sensing wipers, roof rails, auto-folding side mirrors, keyless entry and start, a leather steering wheel, online navigation, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control, tyre-pressure monitoring, and a rearview camera.
One tier above is the AX5L, which offers a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an electronic parking brake, and a cooled glove box.
Finally, the top-end AX7L features larger 17-inch alloys, LED fog lamps, a panoramic sunroof, a 65W USB charger, a Harman Kardon sound system, and front parking sensors.
Also worth noting is that the AX-badged units benefit from an extended 5-year/150,000km service plan.
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