Tata Motors is currently dominating the Indian car market. Its affordable SUVs, like the Punch & the Nexon, are the backbone of Tata Motors. On the other hand, another best-selling Indian automaker, Mahindra, is dominating the premium segment with SUVs like the XUV 7XO & the Scorpio. However, Mahindra’s Nexon rival is yet to receive the love it deserves.
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Underrated Mahindra SUV
Now, having clearly mentioned – Mahindra’s Nexon rival, many of you must have guessed the SUV we are talking about. Launched back in 2024, it is the XUV 3XO that offers an excellent overall package, but is at times ignored. Even in terms of monthly sales, the XUV 3XO has never been in the highlights. That said, it is one of those underrated SUVs that surely deserves your attention! Why?
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Best SUV Under Rs 17 Lakh – Performance
When we talk about some of the 3XO’s competitors, the highlight of those SUVs has always been features or safety. On the other hand, the XUV 3XO is an SUV that is not only known for its safety or features, but is equally popular for its performance. The SUV comes with three engine options – 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine (110bhp & 200Nm), a 1.5-litre diesel engine (115bhp & 300Nm) & a 1.2-litre TGDi engine (129bhp & 230Nm). Now, offering multiple engine options is a common affair. However, once you see the power figures is when you realise what differentiates the XUV 3XO from its competitors. And no, these are not just there on paper! Mahindra is known to offer performance-oriented cars, and the XUV 3XO is no less! Be it the diesel engine with segment-best torque, or the TGDi engine with segment-best power figures, the SUV puts a smile on your face every time you take it on the road!
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Best SUV Under Rs 17 Lakh – Engineering
No, we are not going to get too technical with the engineering of the XUV 3XO. But we surely want to share some details about the platform of the SUV. For starters, the XUV 3XO shares its platform with the SsangYong Tivoli. Now, the structural rigidity & safety are the highlights of this platform. However, those are something that comes into play in some adverse conditions. But there is another important factor of this platform that comes into play every time you drive the car! And that is the overall riding manners. Thanks to the Tivoli platform, the XUV 3XO, added with its performance, offers excellent ride & handling balance! If the engine gives a smile on your face, the excellent handling & stability give you the confidence that you usually do not expect from an SUV!
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Best SUV Under Rs 17 Lakh – Space
But are those the only highlights of the platform? NO! Apart from the performance & the ride & handling, the XUV 3XO is known as the most spacious SUV in the segment. If it is not the tallest or the longest SUV in the segment, the 3XO is the widest of all. And with that, accommodating three adults in the back seat of the XUV 3XO is an easy task. Along with that, the seat comfort is spot on for your daily driving, or even for those long highway trips.
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Best SUV Under Rs 17 Lakh – Features
Currently, the competitors of the XUV 3XO have received some upgrades. Be it in terms of overall design or just a feature upgrade. Having said that, with the feature upgrade, competitors have just added some key features that the XUV 3XO has been offering since the time of its launch! Mahindra had disrupted the market by offering advanced features like Level 2 ADAS, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10.25-inch touchscreen system, a panoramic sunroof, and a lot more!
Price
Now, you may definitely think the XUV 3XO is an expensive offering. And we give that to you, given the equipment the SUV offers. However, that is not the reality! Even with such a lucrative offering, the XUV 3XO is priced between Rs 8.66 lakh & Rs 17.24 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Additionally, the SUV’s new REVX line-up, with its value-for-money offering, has made the deal sweeter than ever!
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