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Mahindra XUV 3XO (XUV300 Facelift) Performance And Mileage Details Teased

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The newest teaser reveals that the XUV 3XO will get a brand new torque converter automated transmission for the diesel engine

Mahindra XUV 3XO performance and mileage details teased

  • Mahindra to disclose the facelifted XUV300 (now known as the XUV 3XO) on April 29.

  • New teaser confirms a torque converter automated instead of the older 6-speed AMT with the diesel engine.

  • Claims a 0 to 60 kmph acceleration time of 4.5 seconds.

  • To get the identical petrol and diesel engines because the outgoing XUV300.

  • Will even have the identical drive modes (Zip, Zap and Zoom) as supplied on new Mahindra SUVs.

  • Launch anticipated quickly after its debut; costs might begin from Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom).

It’s virtually time for the Mahindra XUV 3XO (facelifted XUV300) to make its international debut. Ahead of its reveal on April 29, the carmaker has been teasing the up to date SUV confirming a few of its exterior and inside options. The newest teaser, which reveals the inside of the SUV, has additionally given us an perception into a few of its key technical specs:

Powertrain And Specifications Teased

We anticipate the XUV 3XO to get the identical turbo-petrol and diesel engines because the outgoing XUV300, detailed beneath:

Specifications

1.2-litre Turbo-petrol

1.2-litre TGDi Turbo-petrol

1.5-litre Diesel

Power

110 PS

130 PS

117 PS

Torque

200 Nm

Up to 250 Nm

300 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT

6-speed MT

6-speed MT, 6-speed AT (anticipated)

Based on the newest teaser, it seems to be like Mahindra might provide the XUV 3XO with a 6-speed torque converter automated gearbox as a substitute of the AMT unit with the diesel engine. No different powertrain-specific modifications have been revealed for the Mahindra sub-4m SUV.

The newest video additionally states the ARAI-claimed mileage determine of 20.1 kmpl for XUV 3XO, which we consider shall be for the brand new diesel-auto mixture. We predict Mahindra to disclose the opposite powertrain-wise claimed mileage figures on the time of the up to date subcompact SUV’s unveiling. 

Mahindra XUV 3XO claimed 0-60 kmph sprint time

Mahindra has additionally introduced a claimed 0 to 60 kmph dash time of 4.5 seconds. The teaser additionally confirms that it’s going to have the identical drive modes  – Zip, Zap and Zoom – because the model’s different SUVs together with the XUV700 and Scorpio N.

Design Changes Summed Up

Mahindra XUV 3XO headlight

Previous teasers have proven that the XUV 3XO will get a contemporary grille having triangular elaborations, new alloy wheel design, and LED linked taillights. Inside, the cabin can have a redesigned dashboard format, now that includes a free-floating touchscreen, and an up to date local weather management panel.

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Features And Safety Tech On Board

Mahindra XUV 3XO panoramic sunroof

Mahindra will provide the brand new XUV 3XO with twin 10.25-inch screens (one for infotainment and the opposite as the motive force show). Other confirmed options embody a segment-first panoramic sunroof, dual-zone AC, cruise management, and push-button begin/cease. It can also be anticipated to get rear AC vents, wi-fi telephone charging, and ventilated entrance seats.

Passenger security will doubtless be taken care of by as much as six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, digital stability management (ESC), and a few superior driver help methods (ADAS).

Expected Launch And Price

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is predicted to be launched quickly after its debut, with costs more likely to start from Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). It will lock horns with the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, and the upcoming Skoda sub-4m SUV; and the 2 sub-4m crossovers, the Maruti Fronx and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.

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Mahindra XUV700 Could Get A Base-spec Petrol Automatic Variant Soon

The new variant will most certainly include a 6-speed torque converter and gained’t be obtainable with the diesel engine

Mahindra XUV700 To Get A Base-spec MX Petrol Automatic Variant

  • The Mahindra XUV700 is available in 5 broad variants: MX, AX3, AX5, AX7, and AX7L.

  • The base-spec MX petrol will include the 6-speed AT unit from greater trims.

  • Its new computerized variant will include the two.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.

  • Price premium over the corresponding guide variant will probably be round Rs 1.6 lakh.

  • The base-spec MX variant gives options resembling an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, four-speaker sound system, and dual-front airbags.

Mahindra XUV700 would possibly get a extra reasonably priced petrol-automatic variant quickly as a doc from the Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi has surfaced on-line which means that its base-spec MX petrol trim will get the choice of an computerized transmission.

Powertrain Details

Mahindra XUV700 Engine

As of now, the automated variants of the XUV700 begin from the one-above-base AX3 variant. So providing an computerized transmission with the bottom variant will make the 2-pedal setup extra reasonably priced. This computerized gearbox, most certainly a 6-speed torque converter, will probably be provided with the 2-litre turbo-petrol engine (200 PS/380 Nm), and never the two.2-litre diesel mill.

Base-spec Features

Mahindra XUV700 Rear Type-C Charging Port

The MX variant of the XUV700 comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto, top adjustable driver seat, type-C charging port for the rear seats, and a four-speaker sound system.

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In phrases of security, it gives twin entrance airbags, ABS with EBD, digital stability management, and ISOFIX baby seat anchors.

Expected Price

Mahindra XUV700

The Mahindra XUV700’s base-spec MX petrol-manual variant is priced at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and the automated variant will seemingly carry a premium of round Rs 1.6 lakh. As for the XUV700, its total costs vary from Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 26.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and it’s a rival to the likes of Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, and its 5-seater variants go up in opposition to the Hyundai Creta, MG Hector, and the Tata Harrier.

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Citroen C3 Aircross Automatic Launch Tomorrow

It will now get the selection of a 6-speed torque converter computerized transmission possibility as nicely

  • Citroen C3 Aircross presently has only one powertrain possibility – 1.2-litre turbo-petrol with a  6-speed guide.

  • No new options anticipated with the brand new computerized variants.

  • Gets fundamentals like a touchscreen infotainment unit, guide AC and digital instrument cluster.

  • Automatic variants are more likely to entice a premium of as much as Rs 1.3 lakh over the guide.

  • Top-spec Citroen C3 Aircross will probably keep priced inside Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).

Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroen C3 Aircross SUV made its Indian market debut in October 2023 however solely with a single petrol-manual powertrain. Now, the French SUV is able to introduce the selection of an computerized transmission as nicely and right here’s every thing it’s worthwhile to learn about it.

Automatic Transmission Details

The C3 Aircross will now get the selection of a 6-speed torque converter computerized with the identical 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine provided with the 6-speed guide. This is the one engine possibility for the Citroen SUV, rated at 110 PS and 190 Nm.

Citroen C3 Aircross Automatic

No Feature Changes

Citroen just isn’t anticipated to make any modifications to the characteristic checklist with the introduction of the automated transmission variants. The C3 Aircross SUV doesn’t get any feel-good comforts however nonetheless comes with fundamentals like guide AC, 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a digital instrument cluster. 

Citroen C3 Aircross Touchscreen Infotainment System

Its primary worth proposition stays the quantity of cabin house on provide. The C3 Aircross is the one mannequin on this section to get the selection of a 7-seater configuration with detachable third-row seats.

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Pricing

The Citroen C3 Aircross is at present provided in three broad variants, priced from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 12.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The computerized transmission possibility is anticipated so as to add a premium of as much as Rs 1.3 lakh over the corresponding guide variant.

The C3 Aircross is an reasonably priced rival to the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and MG Astor.

Read More on : C3 Aircross on road price

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Only 3 Diesel Automatic SUVs Priced Under Rs 15 Lakh


All three are sub-4m SUVs, and only one gets a proper torque converter automatic transmission

Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, and Kia Sonet

As emission norms continue to get ever stricter, the option of diesel engines has faded away from most cars in small segments. Due to the considerable input costs associated with upgrading diesel engines to meet the stringent pollution standards, implementing these changes would have made small cars with diesel powertrains prohibitively expensive. 

However, if you’re in the market for a new car with a diesel engine with the added convenience  of an automatic transmission, there are still 3 options priced under Rs 15 lakh to choose from. All of them are subcompact SUVs from brands like Tata, Mahindra, and Kia. Let’s have a look at these options in detail.

Mahindra XUV300

Diesel Automatic Price Range: Rs 12.31 lakh to Rs 14.76 lakh

Mahindra XUV300

The most affordable and powerful diesel automatic option on this list is the Mahindra XUV300. Mahindra’s subcompact diesel SUV has a 1.5-liter diesel engine with a performance rating of 117 PS and 300 Nm. The automatic variant of this diesel SUV is equipped with a 6-speed AMT transmission.

The XUV300 comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a single-pane sunroof, automatic AC, and cruise control. Passenger safety features include up to 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, and front and rear parking sensors.

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Kia Sonet

Diesel Automatic Price Range: Rs 13.05 lakh to Rs 14.89 lakh

Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet also uses a 1.5-liter diesel engine, with a power output of 116 PS and 250 Nm. This is the only diesel model here paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the Kia Sonet diesel offers the choice of a 6-speed iMT (manual transmission without a clutch pedal). If an iMT setup works for you, you can also look at diesel variants of the Kia Seltos and Kia Carens priced under Rs 15 lakh.

The Kia Sonet is packed with features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a single-pane sunroof, wireless phone charger, automatic AC, ventilated front seats, and an air purifier. In terms of safety, it gets up to 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). A facelifted version of the Sonet is due to arrive in 2024 and it will likely get pricier too.

Tata Nexon

Diesel Automatic Price Range: Rs 14.30 lakh to Rs 15.50 lakh 

Tata Nexon

In September, Tata gave a comprehensive makeover to its subcompact SUV, the Tata Nexon. With this update, the Nexon emerged as a more feature-loaded option in its segment and also retained the choice of a 1.5-liter diesel engine (115 PS and 260 Nm). In its automatic iteration, this diesel engine is paired with a 6-speed AMT transmission.

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The Nexon diesel is loaded with amenities like a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display, auto AC, wireless phone charging, ventilated and height-adjustable front seats, cruise control, and a 9-speaker JBL sound system. The safety features include 6 airbags (as standard), hill assist, electronic stability program (ESP), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a 360-degree camera. Please note that the Tata Nexon is the only option in this list to offer 6 airbags as standard.

All prices listed above are ex-showroom

If you had to choose one of the above three diesel-automatic options, which would it be? Let us know in the comments section below.

Also, if you extend your budget till Rs 20 lakh, you get bigger diesel automatic SUV options like Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, or even Tata Harrier as well.

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Maruti Suzuki Has Sold Over 10 Lakh Automatic Cars Till Date, 65 Percent Units Sold Are AMT


Maruti introduced AMT gearbox technology in 2014, and the torque converter accounts for 27 percent of the tally

Maruti automatic cars

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 10 lakh automatic vehicles in India. Maruti Suzuki, being a prominent name in the automotive industry, has played a crucial role in making two-pedal automatic car technology accessible across the country. The company currently offers four different automatic transmission systems to cater to the diverse needs of its wide range of customers.

Innovative Technology And Customer Insights

In 2014, Maruti Suzuki introduced the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology, commonly known as AMT (automated manual transmission). This technology was quickly embraced by customers due to its ease of use and affordability. Currently, 65 percent of automatic vehicles sold by Maruti, from the Alto to the Fronx, are equipped with the AGS technology. Additionally, 27 percent of total automatic sales are attributed to models with a torque converter Automatic Transmission (AT). The Jimny and Ciaz offer a 4-speed torque converter, while the Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara come with a 6-speed torque converter and paddle shifters. About 8 percent of sales come from the Hybrid Electronic-Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT), offered in the petrol-hybrid variants of the Grand Vitara and the Invicto MPV.

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Customer Preferences

Shashank Srivastava, Maruti Suzuki’s senior executive officer for marketing and sales, stated, “At Maruti Suzuki, we are committed to providing our customers with the best driving experience. We aim to make automatic transmission technology accessible to everyone by offering multiple options, and we are humbled by the positive response from our customers. Our automatic car sales have been consistently increasing, and we expect to reach the one lakh automatic vehicle sales mark for FY23-24.”

Maruti Invicto

Srivastava also mentioned that about 58 percent of automatic car sales come from Maruti Suzuki’s NEXA lineup, while the Arena range contributes approximately 42 percent.

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Top Contributing Regions

Maruti Suzuki’s automatic car sales are thriving in various regions of India, with the top contributors being Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Kerala. As traffic conditions worsen in most urban areas, the importance of automatic transmission options continues to grow, despite the premium they attract for added convenience.

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