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The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mahindra studying its first hybrid models
The first hybrid vehicles from Mahindra could be on their way as the Indian automaker looks to capitalise on the increasing popularity of petrol-electric powertrain technology. Mahindra is one of a handful of car manufacturers not to offer a hybrid model anywhere in the world, meaning its Australian arm does not have an 'off-the-shelf' hybrid it can easily add to its local lineup. Two all-electric vehicles (EVs) – the XEV 9e and the Be 6 electric SUVs – were revealed in India last year as part of Mahindra's transition from a commercial vehicle -focused manufacturer to a fully fledged mainstream auto brand. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While these are on the cards for eventual release Down Under, Mahindra Automotive Australia says it is aware of the growth in popularity of hybrids locally, where the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 was Australia's best-selling SUV in 2024 and so far in 2025. "Hybrids are definitely part of what I call 'the study' – I'm calling it the study phase – and I'm just leaving it at that right now for us," Mahindra's head of international operations, Sachin Arolkar, told CarExpert at the recent launch of the petrol-engined Mahindra XUV 3XO – the brand's most compact SUV yet and a challenger to the cut-price Chery Tiggo 4 small SUV. "From a from a powertrain migration perspective, Mahindra has primarily been a diesel [powertrain producer]. From there we added petrol [engines] over the last few years. "Now we have in our priority list moved to the EV phase… [while] not discounting anything else that could come." Sales of new hybrid vehicles increased by 76 per cent in Australia in 2024, and by a further 14.9 per cent in the first half of 2025. In the first six months of this year hybrids accounted for 15 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Australia, while EVs made up 7.6 per cent (down 0.4 per cent). Hybrid sales have also increased in the world's two largest auto markets – China and the US – and many automakers including Volkswagen (which Mahindra partnered with for its EV tech) as well as Toyota, Honda, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo have wound back their previously self-imposed deadlines by which to stop selling internal combustion-engined (ICE) vehicles and sell only EVs. Others like Audi have also committed to new development of combustion engines, while many other premium brands are developing V8-based plug-in hybrid powertrains. Mahindra has announced a bold plan to grow its local sales six-fold by 2030 and become a top-15 auto brand in Australia by volume, and to get there it says it will launch at least one new model here annually. The new XUV 3XO – backed by introductory pricing that makes it temporarily Australia's cheapest SUV – sits below the XUV 700 medium SUV and the Scorpio large SUV in Mahindra's local range, and is expected to become the Indian brand's top-seller here. MORE: Mahindra eyes electric cars for Australia MORE: Why Indian giant Mahindra turned to VW to 'jumpstart' electric push Content originally sourced from: The first hybrid vehicles from Mahindra could be on their way as the Indian automaker looks to capitalise on the increasing popularity of petrol-electric powertrain technology. Mahindra is one of a handful of car manufacturers not to offer a hybrid model anywhere in the world, meaning its Australian arm does not have an 'off-the-shelf' hybrid it can easily add to its local lineup. Two all-electric vehicles (EVs) – the XEV 9e and the Be 6 electric SUVs – were revealed in India last year as part of Mahindra's transition from a commercial vehicle -focused manufacturer to a fully fledged mainstream auto brand. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While these are on the cards for eventual release Down Under, Mahindra Automotive Australia says it is aware of the growth in popularity of hybrids locally, where the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 was Australia's best-selling SUV in 2024 and so far in 2025. "Hybrids are definitely part of what I call 'the study' – I'm calling it the study phase – and I'm just leaving it at that right now for us," Mahindra's head of international operations, Sachin Arolkar, told CarExpert at the recent launch of the petrol-engined Mahindra XUV 3XO – the brand's most compact SUV yet and a challenger to the cut-price Chery Tiggo 4 small SUV. "From a from a powertrain migration perspective, Mahindra has primarily been a diesel [powertrain producer]. From there we added petrol [engines] over the last few years. "Now we have in our priority list moved to the EV phase… [while] not discounting anything else that could come." Sales of new hybrid vehicles increased by 76 per cent in Australia in 2024, and by a further 14.9 per cent in the first half of 2025. In the first six months of this year hybrids accounted for 15 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Australia, while EVs made up 7.6 per cent (down 0.4 per cent). Hybrid sales have also increased in the world's two largest auto markets – China and the US – and many automakers including Volkswagen (which Mahindra partnered with for its EV tech) as well as Toyota, Honda, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo have wound back their previously self-imposed deadlines by which to stop selling internal combustion-engined (ICE) vehicles and sell only EVs. Others like Audi have also committed to new development of combustion engines, while many other premium brands are developing V8-based plug-in hybrid powertrains. Mahindra has announced a bold plan to grow its local sales six-fold by 2030 and become a top-15 auto brand in Australia by volume, and to get there it says it will launch at least one new model here annually. The new XUV 3XO – backed by introductory pricing that makes it temporarily Australia's cheapest SUV – sits below the XUV 700 medium SUV and the Scorpio large SUV in Mahindra's local range, and is expected to become the Indian brand's top-seller here. MORE: Mahindra eyes electric cars for Australia MORE: Why Indian giant Mahindra turned to VW to 'jumpstart' electric push Content originally sourced from: The first hybrid vehicles from Mahindra could be on their way as the Indian automaker looks to capitalise on the increasing popularity of petrol-electric powertrain technology. Mahindra is one of a handful of car manufacturers not to offer a hybrid model anywhere in the world, meaning its Australian arm does not have an 'off-the-shelf' hybrid it can easily add to its local lineup. Two all-electric vehicles (EVs) – the XEV 9e and the Be 6 electric SUVs – were revealed in India last year as part of Mahindra's transition from a commercial vehicle -focused manufacturer to a fully fledged mainstream auto brand. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While these are on the cards for eventual release Down Under, Mahindra Automotive Australia says it is aware of the growth in popularity of hybrids locally, where the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 was Australia's best-selling SUV in 2024 and so far in 2025. "Hybrids are definitely part of what I call 'the study' – I'm calling it the study phase – and I'm just leaving it at that right now for us," Mahindra's head of international operations, Sachin Arolkar, told CarExpert at the recent launch of the petrol-engined Mahindra XUV 3XO – the brand's most compact SUV yet and a challenger to the cut-price Chery Tiggo 4 small SUV. "From a from a powertrain migration perspective, Mahindra has primarily been a diesel [powertrain producer]. From there we added petrol [engines] over the last few years. "Now we have in our priority list moved to the EV phase… [while] not discounting anything else that could come." Sales of new hybrid vehicles increased by 76 per cent in Australia in 2024, and by a further 14.9 per cent in the first half of 2025. In the first six months of this year hybrids accounted for 15 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Australia, while EVs made up 7.6 per cent (down 0.4 per cent). Hybrid sales have also increased in the world's two largest auto markets – China and the US – and many automakers including Volkswagen (which Mahindra partnered with for its EV tech) as well as Toyota, Honda, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo have wound back their previously self-imposed deadlines by which to stop selling internal combustion-engined (ICE) vehicles and sell only EVs. Others like Audi have also committed to new development of combustion engines, while many other premium brands are developing V8-based plug-in hybrid powertrains. Mahindra has announced a bold plan to grow its local sales six-fold by 2030 and become a top-15 auto brand in Australia by volume, and to get there it says it will launch at least one new model here annually. The new XUV 3XO – backed by introductory pricing that makes it temporarily Australia's cheapest SUV – sits below the XUV 700 medium SUV and the Scorpio large SUV in Mahindra's local range, and is expected to become the Indian brand's top-seller here. MORE: Mahindra eyes electric cars for Australia MORE: Why Indian giant Mahindra turned to VW to 'jumpstart' electric push Content originally sourced from: The first hybrid vehicles from Mahindra could be on their way as the Indian automaker looks to capitalise on the increasing popularity of petrol-electric powertrain technology. Mahindra is one of a handful of car manufacturers not to offer a hybrid model anywhere in the world, meaning its Australian arm does not have an 'off-the-shelf' hybrid it can easily add to its local lineup. Two all-electric vehicles (EVs) – the XEV 9e and the Be 6 electric SUVs – were revealed in India last year as part of Mahindra's transition from a commercial vehicle -focused manufacturer to a fully fledged mainstream auto brand. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While these are on the cards for eventual release Down Under, Mahindra Automotive Australia says it is aware of the growth in popularity of hybrids locally, where the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 was Australia's best-selling SUV in 2024 and so far in 2025. "Hybrids are definitely part of what I call 'the study' – I'm calling it the study phase – and I'm just leaving it at that right now for us," Mahindra's head of international operations, Sachin Arolkar, told CarExpert at the recent launch of the petrol-engined Mahindra XUV 3XO – the brand's most compact SUV yet and a challenger to the cut-price Chery Tiggo 4 small SUV. "From a from a powertrain migration perspective, Mahindra has primarily been a diesel [powertrain producer]. From there we added petrol [engines] over the last few years. "Now we have in our priority list moved to the EV phase… [while] not discounting anything else that could come." Sales of new hybrid vehicles increased by 76 per cent in Australia in 2024, and by a further 14.9 per cent in the first half of 2025. In the first six months of this year hybrids accounted for 15 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Australia, while EVs made up 7.6 per cent (down 0.4 per cent). Hybrid sales have also increased in the world's two largest auto markets – China and the US – and many automakers including Volkswagen (which Mahindra partnered with for its EV tech) as well as Toyota, Honda, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo have wound back their previously self-imposed deadlines by which to stop selling internal combustion-engined (ICE) vehicles and sell only EVs. Others like Audi have also committed to new development of combustion engines, while many other premium brands are developing V8-based plug-in hybrid powertrains. Mahindra has announced a bold plan to grow its local sales six-fold by 2030 and become a top-15 auto brand in Australia by volume, and to get there it says it will launch at least one new model here annually. The new XUV 3XO – backed by introductory pricing that makes it temporarily Australia's cheapest SUV – sits below the XUV 700 medium SUV and the Scorpio large SUV in Mahindra's local range, and is expected to become the Indian brand's top-seller here. MORE: Mahindra eyes electric cars for Australia MORE: Why Indian giant Mahindra turned to VW to 'jumpstart' electric push Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mahindra's new budget baby SUV reaches Aussie showrooms
More details of the 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO have been confirmed ahead of first Australian customer deliveries expected by the automaker on July 4, 2025. The urban-focussed XUV 3XO is Mahindra's smallest crossover SUV yet in Australia, and will rival the Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Cross. Expected to cost less than $30,000, Mahindra Automotive Australia has said it will announce the XUV 3XO pricing for local models at 18:30 AEST on July 3, 2025. The first examples are already reaching local Mahindra dealerships. The automaker also confirmed two model grades for Australia: an entry-level AX5L and higher-grade AX7L (L for Luxury), the same naming strategy Mahindra uses here for its Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail-rivalling XUV 700. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mahindra has yet to confirm a full specifications list, however it has confirmed the XUV 3XO will come with a 26.03-inch screen array, comprising a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety equipment confirmed includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. While Mahindra Australia hasn't confirmed what powers the local XUV 3XO, it has confirmed fuel economy of 6.5L/100km, which matches the figures for the 82kW/200Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Mahindra performed a crash-test demonstration for media in India earlier this month after saying the XUV 3XO has not been set-up to pass crash tests but to provide five-star safety 'for the real world'. With its Australian arm headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Mahindra is amid a brand transformation from a maker of sturdy, farm-focussed utes to a family-friendly mainstream brand. The XUV700 and XUV 3XO deliver fresher, more sophisticated design and equipment as part of the company's new product push globally. Mahindra currently has 2025 end of financial year (EOFY) offers on the XUV700 AX7L as well as its Scorpio Z8 and Z8L SUVs. MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: More details of the 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO have been confirmed ahead of first Australian customer deliveries expected by the automaker on July 4, 2025. The urban-focussed XUV 3XO is Mahindra's smallest crossover SUV yet in Australia, and will rival the Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Cross. Expected to cost less than $30,000, Mahindra Automotive Australia has said it will announce the XUV 3XO pricing for local models at 18:30 AEST on July 3, 2025. The first examples are already reaching local Mahindra dealerships. The automaker also confirmed two model grades for Australia: an entry-level AX5L and higher-grade AX7L (L for Luxury), the same naming strategy Mahindra uses here for its Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail-rivalling XUV 700. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mahindra has yet to confirm a full specifications list, however it has confirmed the XUV 3XO will come with a 26.03-inch screen array, comprising a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety equipment confirmed includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. While Mahindra Australia hasn't confirmed what powers the local XUV 3XO, it has confirmed fuel economy of 6.5L/100km, which matches the figures for the 82kW/200Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Mahindra performed a crash-test demonstration for media in India earlier this month after saying the XUV 3XO has not been set-up to pass crash tests but to provide five-star safety 'for the real world'. With its Australian arm headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Mahindra is amid a brand transformation from a maker of sturdy, farm-focussed utes to a family-friendly mainstream brand. The XUV700 and XUV 3XO deliver fresher, more sophisticated design and equipment as part of the company's new product push globally. Mahindra currently has 2025 end of financial year (EOFY) offers on the XUV700 AX7L as well as its Scorpio Z8 and Z8L SUVs. MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: More details of the 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO have been confirmed ahead of first Australian customer deliveries expected by the automaker on July 4, 2025. The urban-focussed XUV 3XO is Mahindra's smallest crossover SUV yet in Australia, and will rival the Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Cross. Expected to cost less than $30,000, Mahindra Automotive Australia has said it will announce the XUV 3XO pricing for local models at 18:30 AEST on July 3, 2025. The first examples are already reaching local Mahindra dealerships. The automaker also confirmed two model grades for Australia: an entry-level AX5L and higher-grade AX7L (L for Luxury), the same naming strategy Mahindra uses here for its Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail-rivalling XUV 700. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mahindra has yet to confirm a full specifications list, however it has confirmed the XUV 3XO will come with a 26.03-inch screen array, comprising a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety equipment confirmed includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. While Mahindra Australia hasn't confirmed what powers the local XUV 3XO, it has confirmed fuel economy of 6.5L/100km, which matches the figures for the 82kW/200Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Mahindra performed a crash-test demonstration for media in India earlier this month after saying the XUV 3XO has not been set-up to pass crash tests but to provide five-star safety 'for the real world'. With its Australian arm headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Mahindra is amid a brand transformation from a maker of sturdy, farm-focussed utes to a family-friendly mainstream brand. The XUV700 and XUV 3XO deliver fresher, more sophisticated design and equipment as part of the company's new product push globally. Mahindra currently has 2025 end of financial year (EOFY) offers on the XUV700 AX7L as well as its Scorpio Z8 and Z8L SUVs. MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: More details of the 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO have been confirmed ahead of first Australian customer deliveries expected by the automaker on July 4, 2025. The urban-focussed XUV 3XO is Mahindra's smallest crossover SUV yet in Australia, and will rival the Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Cross. Expected to cost less than $30,000, Mahindra Automotive Australia has said it will announce the XUV 3XO pricing for local models at 18:30 AEST on July 3, 2025. The first examples are already reaching local Mahindra dealerships. The automaker also confirmed two model grades for Australia: an entry-level AX5L and higher-grade AX7L (L for Luxury), the same naming strategy Mahindra uses here for its Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail-rivalling XUV 700. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mahindra has yet to confirm a full specifications list, however it has confirmed the XUV 3XO will come with a 26.03-inch screen array, comprising a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety equipment confirmed includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. While Mahindra Australia hasn't confirmed what powers the local XUV 3XO, it has confirmed fuel economy of 6.5L/100km, which matches the figures for the 82kW/200Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Mahindra performed a crash-test demonstration for media in India earlier this month after saying the XUV 3XO has not been set-up to pass crash tests but to provide five-star safety 'for the real world'. With its Australian arm headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Mahindra is amid a brand transformation from a maker of sturdy, farm-focussed utes to a family-friendly mainstream brand. The XUV700 and XUV 3XO deliver fresher, more sophisticated design and equipment as part of the company's new product push globally. Mahindra currently has 2025 end of financial year (EOFY) offers on the XUV700 AX7L as well as its Scorpio Z8 and Z8L SUVs. MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mahindra's new budget baby SUV reaches Aussie showrooms
More details of the 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO have been confirmed ahead of first Australian customer deliveries expected by the automaker on July 4, 2025. The urban-focussed XUV 3XO is Mahindra's smallest crossover SUV yet in Australia, and will rival the Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Cross. Expected to cost less than $30,000, Mahindra Automotive Australia has said it will announce the XUV 3XO pricing for local models at 18:30 AEST on July 3, 2025. The first examples are already reaching local Mahindra dealerships. The automaker also confirmed two model grades for Australia: an entry-level AX5L and higher-grade AX7L (L for Luxury), the same naming strategy Mahindra uses here for its Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail -rivalling XUV 700. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mahindra has yet to confirm a full specifications list, however it has confirmed the XUV 3XO will come with a 26.03-inch screen array, comprising a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety equipment confirmed includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. While Mahindra Australia hasn't confirmed what powers the local XUV 3XO, it has confirmed fuel economy of 6.5L/100km, which matches the figures for the 82kW/200Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Mahindra performed a crash-test demonstration for media in India earlier this month after saying the XUV 3XO has not been set-up to pass crash tests but to provide five-star safety 'for the real world'. With its Australian arm headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Mahindra is amid a brand transformation from a maker of sturdy, farm-focussed utes to a family-friendly mainstream brand. The XUV700 and XUV 3XO deliver fresher, more sophisticated design and equipment as part of the company's new product push globally. Mahindra currently has 2025 end of financial year (EOFY) offers on the XUV700 AX7L as well as its Scorpio Z8 and Z8L SUVs.
Perth Now
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mahindra's new budget baby SUV reaches Aussie showrooms
More details of the 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO have been confirmed ahead of first Australian customer deliveries expected by the automaker on July 4, 2025. The urban-focussed XUV 3XO is Mahindra's smallest crossover SUV yet in Australia, and will rival the Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Cross. Expected to cost less than $30,000, Mahindra Automotive Australia has said it will announce the XUV 3XO pricing for local models at 18:30 AEST on July 3, 2025. The first examples are already reaching local Mahindra dealerships. The automaker also confirmed two model grades for Australia: an entry-level AX5L and higher-grade AX7L (L for Luxury), the same naming strategy Mahindra uses here for its Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail-rivalling XUV 700. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Mahindra has yet to confirm a full specifications list, however it has confirmed the XUV 3XO will come with a 26.03-inch screen array, comprising a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety equipment confirmed includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. While Mahindra Australia hasn't confirmed what powers the local XUV 3XO, it has confirmed fuel economy of 6.5L/100km, which matches the figures for the 82kW/200Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Mahindra performed a crash-test demonstration for media in India earlier this month after saying the XUV 3XO has not been set-up to pass crash tests but to provide five-star safety 'for the real world'. With its Australian arm headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Mahindra is amid a brand transformation from a maker of sturdy, farm-focussed utes to a family-friendly mainstream brand. The XUV700 and XUV 3XO deliver fresher, more sophisticated design and equipment as part of the company's new product push globally. Mahindra currently has 2025 end of financial year (EOFY) offers on the XUV700 AX7L as well as its Scorpio Z8 and Z8L SUVs. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: Everything Mahindra
