Hint for South Africa? Sporty Mahindra XUV 3X0 debuts in India
Giveaway of the XUV 3X0 possibly being earmarked for South Africa is the CAA numberplate. Image: Mahindra India
A smash-hit local success since its arrival last year, Mahindra has debuted a new colour edition of the XUV 3X0 in India, possibly also coming to South Africa based on a clear hint in the provided press images.
Splash of colour
Called REVX, the special edition not only gains a series of exterior additions, but two new trim grades not available on the standard XUV 3X0.
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Aesthetically, the REVX's easy-to-spot inclusions comprise a body-coloured grille panel, still with chrome slats, a dual-tone roof, black wheels covers, standard LED headlights across all variants, and REVX badges on bootlid and C-pillar.
On the colour front, five hues have been allocated, with three being contrasted by black roof, Everest White, Galaxy Grey and Tango Red. Opting for Stealth Black or Nebula Black brings a Calvano Grey roof.
Spec
Inside, all REVX models receive a dual-tone black-and-grey interior with leatherette upholstered seats, the 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry, a muti-function steering wheel, front and rear armrests, six airbags, rear air-conditioning vents, type-A and type-C USB ports, and Electronic Stability Control.
For the entry-level M, the REVX rides on 16-inch steel wheels with black covers, with the audio system having four-speakers. A sunroof is optional.
Stepping up to the REVX A brings 16-inch alloy wheels, the mentioned sunroof, a wireless smartphone charger, the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, reverse camera, leather-covered steering wheel, a tyre pressure monitor and a six-speaker sound system.
Petrol only
Up front, the REVX is exclusively motivated by the turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder mStallion petrol engine, albeit in two states of tune.
In the M, the unit develops 82kW/200Nm and is solely connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. For the A, outputs increase to 96kW/230Nm mated to either the manual or a six-speed automatic 'box.
Watch this space
Starting at Rs 894 000 (R185 518) for the M and rising to Rs 1 179 000 (R244 659) for the A and to Rs 1 299 000 (R269 561) for the A equipped with the automatic transmission, the XUV 3X0 REVX, although exclusive to India for now, could well be considered for South Africa based on the mentioned press images showing a Cape Town numberplate where the photoshoot took place.
For now, an official confirmation from Mahindra South Africa is outstanding.
As a reference, the XUV 3X0 range spans nine models, all powered by the lesser mStallion petrol, and priced from R259 999 for the entry-level MX2 to R404 999 for the flagship AX7L automatic.
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