Mahindra Automotive has just launched the new XUV 3XO in the country. This newly launched model now gets a lot of new features and a new exterior and interior design. But how well can it compete with the most popular model in the subcompact SUV segment – the Tata Nexon? Well, for that you have to read on. Here is a detailed comparison of the Mahindra XUV 3XO top variant AX7L and the new Tata Nexon Fearless Dark Edition.
External comparison
XUV 3XO
Let’s start with the exterior design of the newly launched Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L variant. Mahindra Automotive has completely redesigned the front and rear of this SUV. The XUV 3XO, which is based on the previous XUV 300, features a much more modern and aggressive design.
At the front, the XUV 3XO gets a glossy black grille with the new Twin Peaks logo. It also gets six slanted chrome slats and a set of redesigned LED headlights. It features a two vertically stacked projector light setup with C-shaped LED daytime running lights. The front bumper also looks very aggressive and is equipped with LED fog lights and front parking sensors.
The side profile remains the same as before but now gets new 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. It also gets new connected LED taillights at the rear. Overall it looks good from the back, but the front design is a bit polarizing.
Nexon
The Tata Nexon Fearless Dark Edition, on the other hand, gets a much more familiar and popular front fascia. It comes with a split headlight design where the upper part is covered with LED daytime running lights. The vertically arranged LED headlights are housed in the lower bumper. It also gets an aggressive front bumper. And it’s the Dark Edition avatar that looks much more menacing.
In terms of side profile, the SUV retains the silhouette of the previous model. However, it now gets a set of new 16-inch turbine-style alloy wheels. The SUV also comes with a very distinctive and sharp rear design.
Its biggest highlight is the networked LED rear light. It also features a much more pronounced silver skid plate. Overall, in our opinion, the Nexon looks significantly better than the Mahindra XUV 3XO.
Interior design and furnishings
XUV 3XO
As for the interior design, the XUV 3XO has been thoroughly redesigned to give it a more premium feel. The interior is ivory and the door pads and dashboard feature lots of soft-touch materials. The dashboard of the AX7L variant is dominated by a huge 10.25-inch screen.
Directly below the infotainment screen are the air vents and the dual-zone air conditioning. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the first subcompact SUV in its segment to feature dual-zone automatic climate control and a panoramic sunroof.
Speaking of top-notch features, it also comes with ADAS Level 2. Other features of the XUV 3XO include a premium Harman Kardon sound system, 65W USB-C fast charging, a digital instrument cluster, a 360-degree camera and a blind monitor.
The XUV 3XO also features Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with hill start assist and hill descent control. The Mahindra XUV 3XO also comes with 6 airbags and 4 disc brakes as standard. It has 3-point seat belts and seat belt warning for all seats as well as ISO-FIX child seats.
Nexon
Tata has also given the Nexon facelift a very modern and sophisticated dashboard layout. Its design is much more minimalist than that of the XUV 3XO and looks slimmer. It is also dominated by a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
The SUV also features cleaner and simpler air conditioning vents and touch-based HVAC controls with two physical toggle switches. The top variant of the Fearless Dark Edition also has a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
The Nexon also comes with nine speakers and ventilated front seats. The car also features an air purifier, ambient lighting, a wireless charger, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, a 360-degree camera, a blind spot monitor and six airbags.
Powertrain details
XUV 3XO
Mahindra has not changed anything under the hood of the XUV 3XO. It will continue to be offered with the same 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine with 110 hp and 200 Nm. (This engine is not offered in the top variant AX7L).
The AX7L variant is offered with a 1.5 liter diesel engine with 117 HP and 300 Nm. The other option is a more powerful 1.2-litre TGDi turbo petrol engine with 130hp and 250Nm of torque. All three engine options come with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard.
For the other transmission options, the diesel engine can be combined with a 6-speed AMT. Meanwhile, the petrol engine can be combined with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
Nexon
The Nexon also has the same two powertrain options as its predecessor. The first is a 1.2 liter turbo petrol engine. This engine produces 118 hp and 170 Nm of torque. The other option is a 1.5 liter diesel engine. This engine produces 113 hp and 260 Nm of torque.
In terms of transmission, both engines are equipped with manual and automated manual transmissions (AMT). On the other hand, the turbo petrol variant also gets an optional 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The dual-clutch automatic transmission also has paddle shifters.
Pricing details
The Mahindra XUV 3XO was launched with a price tag of Rs 7.49 lakh for the MX1 variant. From then on, the price of the AX7L variant increases to Rs 15.49 lakh. There are a total of 9 variants on offer.
On the other hand, the Tata Nexon starts at a higher base price of Rs 8.15 lakh for the Smart variant. Meanwhile, the price of the Fearless Dark Edition model increases to Rs 15.79 lakh. A total of 11 variants are available to you with the Nexon.
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