Overview

• The Australian launch marks Mahindra’s first formal XUV 3XO rollout outside India with ANCAP-aligned ADAS suites and a tailored warranty package.
• Skoda’s Kylaq debuted in India with a 1.0-liter turbo petrol engine delivering 120 bhp and 170 Nm, priced from ₹9.42 lakh on-road in Noida and featuring a sunroof and 10.2-inch infotainment display.
• The XUV 3XO remains a segment leader in India with three powertrains—a 1.2 MPFI petrol (110 bhp), a 1.2 TGDI petrol (130 bhp) and a 1.5 diesel—starting at ₹9.05 lakh and equipped with Level-2 ADAS.
• All three rivals—the Kylaq, XUV 3XO and Tata Nexon—have secured five-star Bharat NCAP ratings as buyers prioritise safety in sub-4m SUVs.
• Tata’s Nexon counters with 1.2-liter turbo petrol and 1.5-liter diesel options from ₹9.11 lakh and packages such as a panoramic sunroof and fast-charge USB port.