Mahindra XUV 3XO: Redefining Budget-Friendly SUVs
Mahindra recently introduced the XUV 3XO to the Indian market. This car from Mahindra is a budget-friendly SUV, which has sparked a direct competition with several other budget-friendly cars already present in the market. The Indian market has welcomed another strong contender in the race of passenger vehicles.
Competing Models
When talking about cars that compete with the Mahindra XUV 3XO, names like Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Kia Sonet come to mind. These cars are also budget-friendly options. Similarly, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza falls into the same range and fits within the average person’s budget. Let’s explore the features and prices of both the Mahindra XUV 3XO and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
Features and Specifications
Mahindra XUV 3XO
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a compact SUV, an updated iteration of the Mahindra XUV 300. Mahindra has updated the design of the XUV 3XO and enhanced its features compared to the XUV 300. On the other hand, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza has been a popular car in the market for some time now. It is a 5-seater SUV.
Powertrain Options
The Mahindra XUV 3XO offers both petrol and diesel variants. In the market, this new car comes with two different petrol options and a single diesel engine option. One variant features a 1.2-liter mStallion TCMPFi petrol engine, delivering 110 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. Another petrol variant is equipped with a 1.2-liter mStallion TGDi engine, offering 128 bhp of power and 230 Nm of torque.
The transmission options include a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic unit. The diesel variant of the XUV 3XO features a 1.2-liter turbocharged CRDe engine, producing 115 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque. It is available with both a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed AMT transmission.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Talking about the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, it offers petrol hybrid and petrol CNG options. This car is equipped with a 1.5-liter engine suitable for both petrol and CNG. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic unit as transmission options. The petrol CNG variant of the Brezza provides 99 bhp of power and 136 Nm of torque, while the CNG variant produces 86 bhp of power and 121.5 Nm of torque.
Price Comparison
Both the Mahindra XUV 3XO and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza are budget-friendly cars, with their prices being approximately similar. The ex-showroom price of the Mahindra XUV 3XO starts from 7.49 lakhs and goes up to 15.49 lakhs. On the other hand, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza’s ex-showroom price begins from 8.34 lakhs and reaches up to 13.98 lakhs for the top-end variant.
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