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 3XO | Tata Nexon |
MX1 – Rs 7.49 lakh | Smart – Rs 8.15 lakh |
MX2 Pro – Rs 8.99 lakh | Smart+ – Rs 9.20 lakh |
MX3 – Rs 9.49 lakh | Smart+ S – Rs 9.80 lakh |
MX3 Pro – Rs 9.99 lakh | Pure – Rs 9.80 lakh |
AX5 – Rs 10.69 lakh | Pure S – Rs 10.30 lakh |
AX5L – Rs 11.99 lakh | Creative – Rs 11.10 lakh/ Creative Dark – Rs 11.45 lakh |
AX7 – Rs 12.49 lakh | Creative+ – Rs 11.80 lakh/ Creative+ Dark – Rs 12.15 lakh |
AX7L – Rs 13.99 lakh | Creative+ 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 |
- 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: Petrol-Automatic
Mahindra XUV 3XO | Tata Nexon |
MX2 Pro AT – Rs 9.99 lakh | Smart+ AMT – Rs 10 lakh |
MX3 AT – Rs 10.99 lakh | Pure AMT – Rs 10.50 lakh |
MX3 Pro AT – Rs 11.49 lakh | Pure S AMT – Rs 11 lakh |
AX5 AT – Rs 12.19 lakh | Creative AMT – Rs 11.80 lakh/ Creative Dark AMT – Rs 12.15 lakh |
AX5L AT – Rs 13.49 lakh | Creative DCA – Rs 12.30 lakh/ Creative Dark DCA – Rs 12.65 lakh |
AX7 AT – Rs 13.99 lakh | Creative+ AMT – Rs 12.50 lakh/ Creative+ Dark AMT – Rs 12.85 lakh |
AX7L – Rs 15.49 lakh | Creative+ 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 |
- 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 vs Tata Nexon: Diesel-Manual
Mahindra XUV 3XO | Tata Nexon |
MX2 – Rs 9.99 lakh | Pure – Rs 11.10 lakh |
MX2 Pro – Rs 10.39 lakh | Pure S – Rs 11.60 lakh |
MX3 – Rs 10.89 lakh | Creative – Rs 12.50 lakh/ Creative Dark – Rs 12.85 lakh |
MX3 Pro – Rs 11.39 lakh | Creative+ – Rs 13.20 lakh/ Creative+ Dark – Rs 13.55 lakh |
AX5 – Rs 12.09 lakh | Creative+ S – Rs 13.70 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark – Rs 14.05 lakh |
AX7 – Rs 13.69 lakh | Fearless – Rs 14 lakh/ Fearless Dark – Rs 14.35 lakh |
AX7L – Rs 14.99 lakh | Fearless+ – Rs 14.50 lakh |
Fearless S – Rs 14.50 | |
Fearless+ S – Rs 15 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark – Rs 15.20 lakh |
- 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

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Tata Nexon: Diesel-Automatic
Mahindra XUV 3XO | Tata Nexon |
MX3 AMT – Rs 11.69 lakh | Pure AMT – Rs 11.80 lakh |
AX5 AMT – Rs 12.89 lakh | Pure S AMT – Rs 12.30 lakh |
AX7 AMT – Rs 14.49 lakh | Creative 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 | |
- 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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