Monday 16 November, Money & Work

Gold Mahindra XUV 3XO parked on elevated deck with city skyline background

Mahindra XUV 3XO starts at $22,490, beating Chinese rivals on price

The Mahindra XUV 3XO starts at $22,490 driveaway, undercutting the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and MG ZS by hundreds of dollars.

Reported by region.com.auClaims checked against the source, 18 h ago.

Why it matters

For buyers stretched by the cost-of-living crisis, the XUV 3XO offers affordable urban transport with genuine features, though buyers should inspect build quality.

In Australia. Australian car shoppers now have a sub-$23,000 SUV option with reasonable equipment, though resale and warranty support from Mahindra remain unknowns.

Key facts

$22,490 driveaway
Entry price
$25,490 driveaway
Upscale variant
Indian
Manufacturer
  • The entry-level XUV 3XO AX5L costs $22,490 driveaway until the end of December.
  • The upscale AX7L runs $25,490 for 2025-built stock.
  • The Indian-made compact SUV includes a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine, six-speed automatic, panoramic sunroof, and 360-degree camera.
  • Trim and finish show some rough edges, and the three-cylinder engine runs out of power beyond city speeds.
  • Despite strong value, the XUV 3XO sells far fewer units than its Chinese competitors; Chery shifted 22,043 Tiggo 4 Pro units year-to-date through October.

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