Friday, April 3, 2026

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Price Comparison

The Mahindra XUV 3XO, essentially a facelift version of the XUV300, has been launched with prices starting from Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Among its competitors, the Tata Nexon stands out as a highly sought-after SUV in its segment. So, let’s delve into the variant-wise prices of these models to see which one offers the least impact on your pocket.

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Petrol-Manual

Mahindra XUV 3XOTata Nexon
MX1 – Rs 7.49 lakhSmart – Rs 8.15 lakh
MX2 Pro – Rs 8.99 lakhSmart+ – Rs 9.20 lakh
MX3 – Rs 9.49 lakhSmart+ S – Rs 9.80 lakh
MX3 Pro – Rs 9.99 lakhPure – Rs 9.80 lakh
AX5 – Rs 10.69 lakhPure S – Rs 10.30 lakh
AX5L – Rs 11.99 lakhCreative – Rs 11.10 lakh/ Creative Dark – Rs 11.45 lakh
AX7 – Rs 12.49 lakhCreative+ – Rs 11.80 lakh/ Creative+ Dark – Rs 12.15 lakh
AX7L – Rs 13.99 lakhCreative+ S – Rs 12.30 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark – Rs 12.65 lakh
Fearless – Rs 12.60 lakh/ Fearless Dark – Rs 12.95 lakh
 Fearless S – Rs 13.10 lakh
Fearless+ S – Rs 13.60 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark- Rs 13.80 lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Petrol-Manual Price Comparison
  • The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX1 variant undercuts the Nexon’s base-variant by Rs 66,000.
  • When it comes to the top-spec petrol-manual variant, the XUV 3XO’s AX7L tops the list as the most expensive variant. However, it’s important to note that it offers several premium features over the Nexon, such as a panoramic sunroof and ADAS technology.
  • Speaking of the engine options, the Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with two 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine choices. The first one is an MPFi unit that produces 112PS/200Nm, while the other is a TGDi mill, delivering 130PS of max grunt and up to 250Nm of torque. Both get a 6-speed manual gearbox.
  • The Tata Nexon is solely equipped with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine, making 120PS and 170Nm. Its entry-level Smart variants feature a 5-speed manual transmission, while the others are equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon price comparison

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Petrol-Automatic

Mahindra XUV 3XOTata Nexon
MX2 Pro AT – Rs 9.99 lakhSmart+ AMT – Rs 10 lakh
MX3 AT – Rs 10.99 lakhPure AMT – Rs 10.50 lakh
MX3 Pro AT – Rs 11.49 lakhPure S AMT – Rs 11 lakh
AX5 AT – Rs 12.19 lakhCreative AMT – Rs 11.80 lakh/ Creative Dark AMT – Rs 12.15 lakh
AX5L AT – Rs 13.49 lakhCreative DCA – Rs 12.30 lakh/ Creative Dark DCA – Rs 12.65 lakh
AX7 AT – Rs 13.99 lakhCreative+ AMT – Rs 12.50 lakh/ Creative+ Dark AMT – Rs 12.85 lakh
AX7L – Rs 15.49 lakhCreative+ DCA – Rs 13 lakh/ Creative+ Dark DCA – Rs 13.35 lakh
 Creative+ S AMT – Rs 13 lakh. Creative+ S Dark AMT – Rs 13.35 lakh
Creative+ S DCA – Rs 13.50 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark DCA – Rs 13.85 lakh
Fearless DCA – Rs 13.80 lakh/ Fearless Dark DCA – Rs 14.15 lakh
 Fearless+ DCA – Rs 14.30 lakh
 Fearless S DCA – Rs 14.30 lakh
 Fearless+ S DCA – Rs 14.80 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark DCA – Rs 15 lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Petrol-Automatic Variants
  • The Nexon provide an AMT (automated manual transmission) option for the lower variants and the option of a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for the higher variants with its petrol engine. Meanwhile, the new XUV 3XO gets a new 6-speed torque converter unit.
  • When it comes to pricing, both models are priced almost identical.

Also Read: Mahindra XUV 3XO All Colour Options Detailed

Mahindra XUV 3XO price

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Diesel-Manual

Mahindra XUV 3XOTata Nexon
MX2 – Rs 9.99 lakhPure – Rs 11.10 lakh
MX2 Pro – Rs 10.39 lakhPure S – Rs 11.60 lakh
MX3 – Rs 10.89 lakhCreative – Rs 12.50 lakh/ Creative Dark – Rs 12.85 lakh
MX3 Pro – Rs 11.39 lakhCreative+ – Rs 13.20 lakh/ Creative+ Dark – Rs 13.55 lakh
AX5 – Rs 12.09 lakhCreative+ S – Rs 13.70 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark – Rs 14.05 lakh
AX7 – Rs 13.69 lakhFearless – Rs 14 lakh/ Fearless Dark – Rs 14.35 lakh
AX7L – Rs 14.99 lakhFearless+ – Rs 14.50 lakh
 Fearless S – Rs 14.50
Fearless+ S – Rs 15 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark – Rs 15.20 lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Diesel-Manual Price Comparison
  • The entry-level diesel variant of the XUV 3XO is roughly Rs 1.10 lakh more affordable than that of the Nexon’s.
  • Both SUVs get a 1.5-litre diesel engine, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. However, the XUV 3XO diesel makes 117PS and 300Nm, compared to the Nexon’s 115PS/260Nm.

Also Read: Decoding Mahindra XUV 3XO – Variant-Wise Features Explained

Tata Nexon Pure AMT

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Diesel-Automatic

Mahindra XUV 3XOTata Nexon
MX3 AMT – Rs 11.69 lakhPure AMT – Rs 11.80 lakh
AX5 AMT – Rs 12.89 lakhPure S AMT – Rs 12.30 lakh
AX7 AMT – Rs 14.49 lakhCreative AMT – Rs 13.10 lakh/ Creative Dark AMT – Rs 13.45 lakh
 Creative+ AMT – Rs 13.90 lakh/ Creative+ Dark AMT – Rs 14.25 lakh
Creative+ S AMT – Rs 14.40 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark AMT – Rs 14.75 lakh
 Fearless AMT – Rs 14.70 lakh/ Fearless Dark AMT – Rs 15.05 lakh
 Fearless S AMT – Rs 15.10 lakh
 Fearless+ AMT – Rs 15.10 lakh
 Fearless+ S AMT – Rs 15.60 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark AMT – Rs 15.80 lakh
  
Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Diesel-Automatic Variants
  • The 3XO provides the most economical diesel automatic variant, commencing from Rs 11.69 lakh.
  • Both models offer an AMT gearbox option.
  • The 3XO’s top-spec AX7L variant does not offer a diesel automatic powertrain.
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