The 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO, the Indian automaker’s new small crossover SUV, is about to enter a fierce showroom battle with cut-price rivals including the Chery Tiggo 4 as well as the hot-selling Mazda CX-3.
Mahindra thinks it will become its best-selling vehicle in Australia, at least until it rolls out models in new segments in the coming years.
Officially on sale from July 4 with an introductory price of $23,490 drive-away until August 31, 2025, the XUV 3XO is Australia’s cheapest SUV and comes in two model grades.
Both use the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive and claimed 6.5L/100km combined fuel economy.
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There’s a diesel version as well as a more powerful four-cylinder petrol engine sold overseas, but Mahindra says it won’t be bringing either of these versions to local showrooms.
The range starts with the XUV 3XO AX5L – to give it its full name – at $23,490 drive-away nationally, with its price from September 2025 increasing to $23,990.
Standard equipment across the range includes alloy wheels, LED headlights and front fog lamps, sunroof, keyless entry and engine start, and a surround-view camera with rear parking sensors.
Inside, there’s a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
There are also 65W USB-C ports for fast charging, while standard dual-zone climate control comes with rear-passenger air vents and is operated by physical buttons, not buried in a touchscreen menu.
“Australia is central to Mahindra’s global vision and the launch of the XUV 3XO underscores our commitment to delivering authentic, world-class SUVs that resonate with Australian consumers,” said Mahindra’s head of international operations, Sachin Arolkar.
“With its spirited performance, advanced safety features, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional value, the XUV 3XO is poised to make a strong impact and strengthen our presence in Australia.”
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5L | $23,490 drive-away ($23,990 after August 31, 2025) |
| 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L | $26,490 drive-away ($26,990 after August 31, 2025) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There’s a single powertrain on offer.
| Specifications | Duster 4×2 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2L petrol 4cyl |
| Power | 82kW @ 5000rpm |
| Torque | 200Nm @ 1500-3550rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1392kg (AX5L) 1410kg (AX7L) |
| Fuel economy (combined, claimed) | 6.5L/100km |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| Emissions standard | TBC |
| Braked towing capacity (unbraked) | TBC |
| Braked towing capacity (braked) | TBC |
All model grades come with three selectable driving modes – Zip, Zap and Zoom – which change the engine mapping for economical, normal or sports driving styles respectively.
Dimensions
External dimensions are the same across the XUV 3XO range.
| Dimensions | Renault Duster |
|---|---|
| Length | 3990mm |
| Width | 1821mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600mm |
| Cargo capacity (VDA) | 364L |
| Ground clearance | 200mm |
Servicing and Warranty
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is backed by a seven-year, 150,000-kilometre warranty with seven years of 24/7 roadside assistance.
After an initial 12-month/10,000km service, scheduled servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The XUV 3XO also comes with a capped-price servicing plan, which costs $1994 and covers scheduled services for up to six years or 85,00km (whichever comes first). Individual servicing prices range from $279 to $389.
Safety
The XUV 3XO has yet to be tested by ANCAP, though the India-market version received a five-star safety rating from Indian safety authority Bharat NCAP based on testing conducted in 2024.
Mahindra has said it’s working towards the more stringent ANCAP protocols to be introduced in 2026 for all of its models, including the 3XO, which will need some upgrades in order to be rated at five stars.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go function up to 60km/h
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Front and front-side airbags
- Surround-view camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Six airbags, including curtain airbags
The AX7L also gets front parking sensors.
Standard Equipment
There are two trim levels in the XUV 3XO lineup.
Standard equipment for the AX5L includes:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare
- Automatic LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rear LED light bar
- Fixed roof rails
- Sunroof
- Keyless entry and push-button engine start
- Black cloth upholstery
- Power windows with one-touch auto up/down for driver
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Cooled glovebox
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB digital radio
- 2 x front USB outlets
- 1 x rear USB outlet
- 1 x rear 12V outlet
- 6-speaker sound system
The AX7L adds:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Contrasting black exterior roof
- Front LED fog lights
- Black leatherette upholstery
- Leatherette dash and door trim
- Larger ‘Sky roof’ sunroof
- Auto dimming rear-view mirror
- 1 x front 65W USB-C outlet
- 1 x front USB outlet
- Harman Kardon premium audio with amplifier and sub-woofer
- Cooled glovebox with illumination
Colours
Everest White exterior paint is standard, with metallic and premium finishes costing an extra $495:
Colours available on AX5L:
- Everest White (no extra cost)
- Tango Red
- Galaxy Grey
- Stealth Black
The AX5L has black cloth upholstery.
Colours available on AX7L
- Everest White with Stealth Black roof (no extra cost)
- Tango Red with Stealth Black roof
- Galaxy Grey with Stealth Black roof
- Citrine Yellow with Stealth Black roof
The AX7L has black leatherette upholstery.