The Mahindra XUV 3XO is off to a great start in South Africa, having sold a total of 592 units in October.
The crossover was launched in late September, but new data from Naamsa has revealed the XUV’s sales figures for its first full month on the market.
The 3XO is the Indian automaker’s new entry-level product, replacing the XUV300 while also reducing the base price for customers by a considerable R23,000.
As a result, buying a Mahindra in South Africa only costs R254,999 now, and it’s clear that a good number of motorists a prepared to see what the company has to offer.
A short but important list
The 3XO is one of the only SUVs in the country that goes for less than R300,000, putting it in the same group as the Toyota Starlet Cross, Suzuki Fronx, Hyundai Exter, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger.
This makes it a valuable option for households who are increasingly in need of affordable transport, as evidenced by the shift away from premium German brands.
Asian nameplates have been the biggest winners of this downsizing trend, with Chinese carmakers like Chery and GWM rising to the top 10 best sellers.
Mahindra is also growing at a rapid pace, though it still has a way to go before it truly hits the big leagues.
For perspective, the 3XO’s 592 units outperformed the Hyundai Exter’s 544, though the Fronx currently holds the lead with 1,109 units.
What people are buying
All eight derivatives of the 3XO are powered by the same engine, meaning you aren’t pressured to spend more just to gain access to your ideal power band.
The powertrain in question is a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol mill, which puts out a respectable 82kW and 200Nm.
Buyers still have a choice of gearbox, though, as the XUV can be paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
Fuel consumption is another plus for cash-strapped road users, as the Mahindra averages between 5.3l and 5.6l/100km.
As for its spec sheet, the base MX2 offers bi-halogen headlights, 16-inch steel wheels, all-electric windows, a start/stop system, a multifunction steering wheel, automatic aircon, USB ports, a 12V socket, four speakers, and a 9-inch infotainment screen.
This is on top of safety fittings like electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, and six airbags.
Jumping to the mid-spec MX3 will add a wireless phone charging pad, cruise control, a sunroof, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
Next is the AX5, which is bundled with 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.
The flagship AX7L rounds things out with a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an electronic parking brake, a cooled glove box, larger 17-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof, a 65W USB charger, a Harman Kardon sound system, and front parking sensors.
Admittedly, all of these nice-to-haves come at a cost, as the MX3 starts at R274,999, while the AX5 and AX7L require R319,999 and R404,999, respectively.
All units are sold with a 5-year/150,000km warranty and either a 3-year/55,000km or 5-year/150,000km service plan.
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