[TwinBishop]

Did a torque/weight comparison of 3XO and its main rivals in the segment. Found it interesting and hence sharing it here.



3XO has 35% more torque/ton than the Brezza and 10% more than the Sonet.

If overboost is used by pressing the throttle more than 70% then the 3XO has 20% more torque/ton than the Sonet.

[srivatchsan]

Originally Posted by Tensor

Did anyone get their SD card installed for the built in Dashcam feature using the 360-degree cameras (present only in Luxury variants)

SA told me there is no provision in the unit, and Mahindra has not shared it. I am not sure when they will share the info, but for now, without any card, 5 minutes of recording provision is available; I have posted screenshots for the same earlier in one of the posts.

[srivatchsan]

Originally Posted by Paritoshkalra

I also faced the same issue and decided not to purchase XUV 3XO since its almost impossible to sit for even 30 minutes in the driver seat of 3XO. Its even narrower than cars which are 2 segment below. It's purely a Research & Development issue on Mahindra's front.

My suggestion is to test drive the VENUE N Line DCT if you are looking for a premium compact SUV. The seats of N-line are different from a normal Venue and offer supreme comfort during long drives.
Another Option - If you are searching for a manual transmission, go and get CRETA S 1.5 MT at the same price. This is also a very comfortable car and comes at same price-point.

I agree with the narrow-seat observation. I had leg pain for a few days and modified the seats with the same Mahindra genuine seat cover with added flat foam. It has a great feel, like in my old Qualis bench seat. A Mahindra accessory guy visited my home and did it as requested. The job is well done. Check the pictures posted. You can see the difference between the driver and the next seat.

[Stormbringer]

Did any of the owners receive any update on when CarPlay will be available. My dealer is clueless. I reached out to Mahindra customer service using the app chat option and they try to send me back to the dealer. I told them I wanted an update from Mahindra on when the SW update will be available and had no intention of talking to the dealer anymore. This has taken me a few years back as I now use a phone holder and not the infotainment screen.

[Tensor]

Originally Posted by srivatchsan

SA told me there is no provision in the unit, and Mahindra has not shared it. I am not sure when they will share the info, but for now, without any card, 5 minutes of recording provision is available; I have posted screenshots for the same earlier in one of the posts.

Found this in Facebook where people are getting SD card installed maybe incompetent SA?

Post Link/Credit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7Vq...ibextid=K35XfP

[redrango]

Hello Team BHP members! This is my first post in the forum and excited to be a part of this wonderful community. I'll try to share as detailed a review as possible.

I bought the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 Petrol Manual Red colour variant one month ago and here are my observations and feedback after crossing 1500 kms in this turbo petrol beast.

Likes:

1. 110 HP engine is very responsive, with minimal turbo lag. 200 NM of torque, which is 30 NM more than similarly priced turbo petrol engines from Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet is very thoughtful from Mahindra to tackle the higher kerb weight and as a result makes the drive experience super fun.

2. Absolutely feature packed for its aggressive pricing. Every comfort/convenience feature that one can think of for a mid variant, has been offered in AX5 and more. Push button start, auto folding mirrors, auto headlights, auto wipers, LED headlights, massive 10.25 inch infotainment, fully digital 10.25 inch instrument cluster with navigation display support, wireless android auto (wireless Apple Carplay is still pending as of July 2024, which is discussed more in dislikes), wireless charging, cruise control, illumination of all power window buttons without any cost cutting, rear seat armrest, all three head rests, front armrest, rear AC vents, sunroof, HD quality reverse camera with adaptable guidelines, adjustable driver seat height, rear wipers with defogger.

3. It is a safety cocoon. Let me explain what I mean by that: it's built on a global NCAP 5 star rated platform, has 6 airbags, all 4 disc brakes resulting in confidence inspiring braking, solid build quality overall and very stable at high speeds. Suspension set up is beautifully customised for Indian roads. Just glides over potholes and uneven Bangalore roads without any issue whatsover. Approach angle, departure angle and ground clearance are spot on and deserves praise for such attention to detail.

4. Super spacious for a sub 4M crossover/SUV. It has the highest width among the competition, even surpassing the width of cars from segment above. 1821 mm width makes for comfortable seating for 3 adults. Creta and Seltos have a width of 1790 mm, for reference. Enough and more leg & knee room in rear seating because of a segment leading wheelbase of 2600 mm. This is again on par with sales leaders from a segment above. Creta and Seltos have a comparable wheelbase of 2615 mm. Grand Vitara has matching 2600mm and only Honda Elevate has significantly more, at 2650 mm. Effectively, the day to day use for a family of 5 - being good knee room and width to seat 3 adults is comfortably taken care in XUV 3XO. Boot space is decent enough for my usage and has not felt lacking or deficient.

5. Very impressive first service experience with PPS Mahindra in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore. A major concern for a lot of buyers of Indian brand cars is the quality of service or rather lack of training and professionalism displayed by service center people. A lot of stories are often heard about the terrible experiences at Tata service center. Fortunately, the 1st month service was taken care amazingly well by the Mahindra service technicians & customer relationship manager assigned to my vehicle and overall it was a very satisfactory experience. Initial niggles that the car faced were addressed with enough care and resolved for the most part. Currently, happy to say that the car has few to no issues/niggles.

6. Infotainment layout and dashboard looks are worlds apart from the old XUV 300's interiors. High quality, crisp, very responsive and zero lag experience with the 10.25 inch infotainment screen. It is very well laid out, easy to use and the software on board is very well designed. Kudos to Mahindra for working on the initial issues faced in XUV 700 and rectifying most of them. Haven't faced any screen black out issues or non responsive or self restarting while driving - issues that the first batch of XUV 700 owners faced. Wireless charging combined with wireless android auto is a match made in heaven and both work seamlessly.

7. Offering big chunky buttons and rotary knobs for AC controls, volume controls and hazard light controls needs appreciation at a time when few manufacturers are preferring touch enabled controls for these crucial elements. One of the reasons I rejected Tata Nexon is because it has touch enabled control for AC and few other controls. Mahindra has done a good job by retaining physical buttons where needed the most.

8. Stock LED Headlights have enough throw for night highway driving. Connected tail lights look stunning at night time. Explains why it is a big trend nowadays.

9. Very well put together cabin. Close to the perfection we see in Hyundai and Kia cars in terms of quality of plastics, minimal panel gaps and minimal rattle noise. XUV 3XO has the best of both worlds between a Hyundai and a Volkswagen. It has the solid build quality you expect from a VW and the feature rich, easy to drive feel that you get from a Hyundai. Kudos to Mahindra for finding the right balance.

10. When connected to Android Auto, the fully digital 10.25 inch instrument cluster displays navigation from Google Maps. This is such a nifty feature and makes it feel like a car from a much more expensive price bracket. Works seamlessly without any lag or hiccup.

Dislikes:

1. First and most important disappointment I have faced so far is the absence of Apple Carplay in AX5 variant in any form. Even wired carplay is not available yet. Lower variants like MX3 and MX3 Pro already have wired carplay atleast I believe. But the AX5 variant currently only has android auto (wired and wireless both working perfectly). Mahindra has done a blunder by not communicating this clearly to buyers. Showroom folks confidently mentioned that wired carplay is available and that only wireless would be available as a software update later. This has resulted in a lot of inconvenience. If Mahindra's official product team is reading this review, kindly ensure to release the Apple Carplay update on an immediate basis. We all saw how long it took for XUV 700 to receive Apple Carplay. And the same should not be repeated for XUV 3XO.

2. Minor rattle noise from the infotainment area. Happens during the lower gear or higher gear vibration. Service center hasn't been able to resolve this issue and can get mildly bothersome when driven without music.

3. 3 cylinder vibration is felt on the gear knob quite strongly in lower gears. At higher RPMs on highway, engine noise is slightly noticeable inside the cabin. Not too bothersome, but an observation made during highway drives.

4. Adrenox functionality is not as seamless as expected. The app takes its sweet time to load and many times just fails to connect. When it does work, it is in fact useful though.

5. In built navigation from Map My India is as good as useless, needs a lot of improvement. Mahindra could have as well skipped on this feature and saved some cost. Current GPS location doesn't update most of the times because of infotainment's SIM network being patchy and many locations are not even listed in Mappl. Google Maps is any day a 100 times more useful.

6. The metal around disk brakes is already rusting which is quite shocking to see in a brand new car. Since it is made of cast iron, Mahindra service team informed that it is to be expected and that it won't cause any issue in braking in any way. Taking their word for it, but would have expected no rust in a new car within a month.

7. TPMS is not 100% accurate. It is usually off by 2 points and as a result, keeps showing the low tyre pressure notification in the instrument cluster. Service center recommended to get the tyre air filled to 34-35 instead of 33 as a solution.

8. Gear change from 1st to 2nd gear and downshift from 5th gear to 4th gear is not smooth. Doesn't slot perfectly in certain occasions. 1st year/10000 kms service is expected to check the gearbox in detail and ascertain if it needs any replacement or if it is a trait to be expected in new cars until it gets seasoned.

9. The only infotainment screen issue faced was impractically longer time taken for initial starting up and to start working (took more than 1 min 20 seconds during daily morning first engine start) but found a workaround for it. Starting the car with push button without pressing clutch (engine doesn't start yet) results in infotainment starting within 15 seconds. Then, press the clutch and start the engine.

10. Design is very polarising, no denying that. While the rear profile looks great, the front design is not what you would call attractive. Because of the front design choice and angled cut for headlights, car looks better in person than it does in photos or videos.

Summary:

Overall, Mahindra has done a phenomenal job with the XUV 300 facelift and the name change to 3XO feels justified going by the number of changes done to the design aspects, both exterior and interior. While the XUV 300 interiors were majorly criticised for having the look of a 2000s car, the XUV 3XO's biggest change is in the infotainment layout and updated dashboard. It now has the modern and 2020s car look that it so richly deserved. Boot space is far better now, but could have been even better if you travel with a lot of luggage. For my usage, it is plenty.

Pricing is where Mahindra has really won with the XUV 3XO. Whichever budget you are in, each variant feels like it is insane value for money. AX5 variant can be compared with Nexon Creative Plus, Sonet HTX Plus, Venue SX Turbo, Fronx Alpha Turbo, all of which are at least 1 to 2 lakh more expensive on road. It is a complete package which has a lot more positives than negatives and is a total bang for your buck. Importance being given by Mahindra to the service experience is an icing on the cake.

Having now used the car for 3 highway road trips in Karnataka and using the car within the city regularly, it has an exceptional ride quality. Suspension tuning stands out and justifies as a car that is Made in India and Made for India. An absolute breeze to drive in Bangalore's bad roads. To conclude my review, it is safe to describe myself as a very satisfied customer and looking forward to munch more miles in this magnificent machine!

Here are a few pics of the Red Rango.

[srivatchsan]

Originally Posted by Tensor

Found this in Facebook where people are getting SD card installed maybe incompetent SA?

Post Link/Credit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7Vq...ibextid=K35XfP

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You are awesome. I should have waited for some time, but anyway, it is small. I bought the least expensive one, the Qubo 1080. However, I doubt that the 360 camera records continuously. I don't see many options. Having separate ones may help, allowing someone to view it immediately on demand via mobile, etc., but I am not sure how to do it in infotainment. However, having all the sides behind the recording is great to have. Many thanks for showing this. Yes, they are incompetent; they only learned it's possible after showing the UI options in the infotainment, and they are still searching for where to insert the card. Sad!

[Tensor]

Originally Posted by srivatchsan

You are awesome. I should have waited for some time, but anyway, it is small. I bought the least expensive one, the Qubo 1080. However, I doubt that the 360 camera records continuously. I don't see many options. Having separate ones may help, allowing someone to view it immediately on demand via mobile, etc., but I am not sure how to do it in infotainment. However, having all the sides behind the recording is great to have. Many thanks for showing this. Yes, they are incompetent; they only learned it's possible after showing the UI options in the infotainment, and they are still searching for where to insert the card. Sad!

Also the 360 degree camera records continuously after ignition is turned on approx 7 days of recording can be stored.
Along with that emergency videos can also be recorded which will be saved in a separate folder.

[TwinBishop]

Originally Posted by redrango

Having now used the car for 3 highway road trips in Karnataka and using the car within the city regularly, it has an exceptional ride quality. Suspension tuning stands out and justifies as a car that is Made in India and Made for India. An absolute breeze to drive in Bangalore's bad roads. To conclude my review, it is safe to describe myself as a very satisfied customer and looking forward to munch more miles in this magnificent machine!

Thanks for the detailed ownership review redrango, and congratulations on your new car. Have booked a AX5L AT. Hence it is reassuring to know that one month of ownership has been satisfactory.

Some of the things you have mentioned in the likes section such as the features' list and the cabin space are what that drew me to the car initially. Glad to hear that the dealer experience was good. The dislikes can be lived with.

[itwasntme]

Was there some media drive or other event in Coorg this weekend? Saw a few brand new TC red plate examples while driving around.

It looks passable in some colours but downright weird in others.

[atluri_rkc]

Originally Posted by Stormbringer

Did any of the owners receive any update on when CarPlay will be available. My dealer is clueless. I reached out to Mahindra customer service using the app chat option and they try to send me back to the dealer. I told them I wanted an update from Mahindra on when the SW update will be available and had no intention of talking to the dealer anymore. This has taken me a few years back as I now use a phone holder and not the infotainment screen.

Going by the experience XUV7OO and Scorpio N customers (especially early adopters) had, please plan for 6-9M. Anything before that should be a pleasant surprise.

[kgt.v8]

Mahindra has nailed the price right for 3XO. Creative and Creative+ variants of Nexon are now closer to 3XO pricing after discount. 3XO gets 60:40 split seat which comes handy and is not available in Nexon Creative variants unless you go one variant higher.

I have seen very few videos on YouTube on ADAS capabilities of 3XO. I found one video where la ke keep assist was not tuned well and the car kept moving out of lane. Could this be due to number plate blocking the sensor similar to issues reported by pre-facelift Harrier/Safari?

To existing “L” luxury variant owners, How good are ADAS feature and how well are these tuned - Lane keep assist, Adaptive cruise control, Lane departure warning, Smart pilot ?

[JithinR]

Originally Posted by kgt.v8

Mahindra has nailed the price right for 3XO. Creative and Creative+ variants of Nexon are now closer to 3XO pricing after discount. 3XO gets 60:40 split seat which comes handy and is not available in Nexon Creative variants unless you go one variant higher.

Let's just say that 3x0 needs the spilt seat, otherwise all the families that don't pack like monks during a short trip will reject the car outright.

The lack of boot space and the over assisted steering are the main reasons I have hesitated to even book the 3x0.

[Sebring]

They have this new service center right? I have seen it. BTW car looks fab, congratulations on the purchase.

Originally Posted by redrango

Very impressive first service experience with PPS Mahindra in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore

[RunGaDa]

Mahindra needs to work on reliability of electronics. The difference in the speedo too is a concern as one of my neighbors tells me. A funky, sports model with strong build quality is a good saleable point. Wonder how they missed on more space in the boot. It has happened with Mahindra cars. The rear is what gets compromised, be it non metal boot for XUV 700 or rear camera, space. Do the designers give too much weightage on front?
Also I would like to know about the white interiors used even in boot space.
My neighbor finds it tough to keep it clean and is always scared of spoiling it.