The recently launched Mahindra XUV 3XO was able to grab 50,000 bookings in just 1 hour. That is over 13 bookings per second. XUV 3XO is a popular compact SUV which rivals the mighty Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza in our market. The updated XUV 3XO comes with tons of segment-first amenities at enticing prices. That is the only way to stand out from the crowd in this overpopulated market segment. The booking numbers look positive for the Indian carmakers.
Mahindra XUV 3XO Bags 50,000 Bookings in 1 Hour
These bookings are a sign that people have really taken a liking to the new SUV. To Mahindra’s credit, it started creating a buzz on the internet a few weeks prior to the launch. That attracted new car buyers even before the SUV was launched. Therefore, such a reaction was anticipated. The XUV 3XO gets a few segment-first features like a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS active safety features. There are multiple powertrain options and the pre-facelift model boasts a full 5-star safety rating at the Global NCAP too. Hence, all these factors contributed towards making it such a successful vehicle.
Specs
The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with three different powertrains. This includes a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine which generates a decent 110 hp and 200 Nm, the 1.2-litre direct injection turbo petrol which belts out the best-in-segment 130 hp and 230 Nm and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel mill that produces a healthy 115 hp and 300 Nm of peak power and torque. These engines can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AISIN-sourced automatic transmission. The most powerful version of the XUV 3XO offers a decent mileage of 20.1 kmpl. The prices of the SUV range from Rs 7.49 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Mahindra XUV 3XO |
| Engine | 1.2L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection / 1.2L Turbo Petrol / 1.5L Turbo Diesel |
| Power | 130 hp / 110 hp / 115 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm (250 Nm w/ AT) / 200 Nm / 300 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / AT / 6AMT |
| Mileage | 20.1 kmpl (turbo petrol) |
Our View
It warms my heart to see the Indian vehicles doing so well on the sales charts. Mahindra has been having a great run in the past couple of years in terms of monthly sales. It not only sells the Scorpio N and XUV700 in India but exports these to South Africa and Australia too. Hence, the Indian auto giant offers rugged and reliable SUVs with modern amenities and uncompromising safety. We shall have to wait to see how well the new XUV 3XO performs on monthly sales going forward.
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