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25-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Mahindra XUV 3X0 vs Chery Tiggo 4: Spec battle
The race for Australia's cheapest SUV recently got a new entrant with the arrival of the Mahindra XUV 3X0. The Indian automaker has temporarily overtaken Chinese rival Chery and its popular Tiggo 4 at the head of the small SUV pack with its first city-sized soft-roader. Both compact SUVs offer exceptional value for money, generous levels of standard equipment and the latest in advanced safety systems, and both have affordable long-term ownership credentials. So, let's dig a little deeper to see how they stack up against each other. The Mahindra XUV 3X0 launched in Australia last month with a special introductory price that expires on August 31, 2025. It is available in two model grades, the AX5L and AX7L, which currently cost $23,490 and $26,490 drive-away. But both will increase by $500 from September 1. When that happens, the Mahindra will line-up exactly on price with the updated Chery Tiggo 4, which arrived in Australian showrooms earlier this year. It is also offered in two variants, Urban and Ultimate, which sell for $23,990 and $26,990 respectively, also including all on-road statutory costs. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Considering their price, the entry-level variants of both the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mahindra XUV3X0 come with a decent level of standard equipment. ABOVE: Mahindra XUV 3X0 (left), Chery Tiggo 4 (right) The extensive list of standard features in both models includes: The Mahindra also comes with a standard glass sunroof and a cooled glovebox. For the top-spec variants, both get leather trim and larger alloy wheels (from 16- to 17-inch with the Mahindra and from 17- to 18-inch with the Chery), but there are a host more unique differences. The Mahindra XUV 300 AX7L picks up a larger 'Sky Roof', a premium Harman Kardon sound system with amplifier and sub-woofer, and the option of a two-tone paint scheme with a black roof for certain exterior colours. Meanwhile, the Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate has power adjustment and heating for the front seats, colour interior ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger and a sunroof. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Both the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mahindra XUV 3X0 are equipped with a comprehensive array of advanced driver aids and safety features in all model variants. Standard safety equipment across both models includes: The Chery does go a little further with seven airbags, including a centre airbag between the front-seat occupants, as well as driver fatigue monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and collision avoidance, and door-opening warning. But the Mahindra has a 360-degree parking display in both variants, whereas this is only available in the top-spec Tiggo 4 Ultimate. The Tiggo 4 was given a maximum five-star ANCAP rating in 2024, while the XUV 300 has yet to be tested by the independent safety authority. Mahindra does, however, claim the vehicle has been designed to perform at the highest level in real-world scenarios, and the XUV 300 did receive a five-star rating last year from the India's ANCAP equivalent, Bharat NCAP. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. For small SUVs, both the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Chery Tiggo 4 are surprisingly spacious and well suited to small families thanks to excellent interior ride on a wheelbase with roughly the same space between the front and rear axles, but the Chery is longer in overall length and fractionally wider and taller. But not by enough that makes a significant difference inside the cabin, as both offer room for five with decent headroom and more legroom in the second row than you'd imagine. Both cars have 60:40-split folding rear seats, three top-tether and two ISOFIX child seat anchors, and a space-saver spare tyre under the floor of the boot, which are also surprisingly generous and offer enough cargo capacity to cater for weekly family duties and longer holiday road trips. As for the overall aesthetic, the Tiggo 4 is a little more modern with its asymmetric dash top that highlights the floating twin-screen configuration with a separate touchscreen for the climate control system on the curving centre stack. ABOVE: Mahindra XUV 3X0 (left), Chery Tiggo 4 (right) The Mahindra is more conservative with a digital instrument cluster under its own cowl while the tablet-style infotainment screen juts out at the top of the centre of the dashboard with a row of physical buttons, and a traditional volume knob for the audio within easy reach. It also has rotary dials for the climate control and a convenient bin at the base of the console for small items or mobile devices, with a pair of cupholders behind the upright gear lever. Both the Mahindra and Chery offer decent small-item storage spaces throughout the cabin, with deep door pockets, covered bins in the centre console and flip-down arm rests in the centre of the back seat. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Considering the size and focus on value for money here, both the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Chery Tiggo 4 have relatively simple powertrains with no variations between Mahindra is powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82kW of power and 200Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a conventional six-speed automatic transmission. The Chery has an extra cylinder and a larger-capacity 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that, naturally, delivers higher outputs of 108kW and 210Nm. It too drives the front wheels, but via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Both engines are optimised to run on the most affordable standard unleaded petrol, and the Mahindra is more efficient with a claimed average of 6.5L/100km compared to the Chery's 7.4L/100km , neither of which is particularly exceptional for small cars like these. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. There's not much separating these two when it comes to ownership credentials either, as both are covered by seven-year warranties with free roadside assistance and capped-price servicing packages. However, the Mahindra's coverage is limited to the first 150,000km and its capped-price service offer extends to only six years, whereas the Chery has unlimited mileage coverage and service prices set for the duration of the warranty. In terms of maintenance costs, both are reasonably affordable, with the Chery's yearly average slightly lower than the Mahindra ($310 versus $332), and both require servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. The reality is there's not much to separate these two and pick a definitive winner. Both provide Australians affordable access to a new car with the latest safety tech and digital conveniences, and both come equipped with a decent array of standard equipment. Plus, they're relatively cheap to own and have excellent aftersales provisions that provide plenty of peace of mind. If anything, small families and first-time car buyers are the real winners with either choice here. Interested in buying a Mahindra XUV 3X0? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereInterested in buying a Chery Tiggo 4? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereMORE: Explore the Mahindra XUV3X0 showroomMORE: Explore the Chery Tiggo 4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The race for Australia's cheapest SUV recently got a new entrant with the arrival of the Mahindra XUV 3X0. The Indian automaker has temporarily overtaken Chinese rival Chery and its popular Tiggo 4 at the head of the small SUV pack with its first city-sized soft-roader. Both compact SUVs offer exceptional value for money, generous levels of standard equipment and the latest in advanced safety systems, and both have affordable long-term ownership credentials. So, let's dig a little deeper to see how they stack up against each other. The Mahindra XUV 3X0 launched in Australia last month with a special introductory price that expires on August 31, 2025. It is available in two model grades, the AX5L and AX7L, which currently cost $23,490 and $26,490 drive-away. But both will increase by $500 from September 1. When that happens, the Mahindra will line-up exactly on price with the updated Chery Tiggo 4, which arrived in Australian showrooms earlier this year. It is also offered in two variants, Urban and Ultimate, which sell for $23,990 and $26,990 respectively, also including all on-road statutory costs. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Considering their price, the entry-level variants of both the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mahindra XUV3X0 come with a decent level of standard equipment. ABOVE: Mahindra XUV 3X0 (left), Chery Tiggo 4 (right) The extensive list of standard features in both models includes: The Mahindra also comes with a standard glass sunroof and a cooled glovebox. For the top-spec variants, both get leather trim and larger alloy wheels (from 16- to 17-inch with the Mahindra and from 17- to 18-inch with the Chery), but there are a host more unique differences. The Mahindra XUV 300 AX7L picks up a larger 'Sky Roof', a premium Harman Kardon sound system with amplifier and sub-woofer, and the option of a two-tone paint scheme with a black roof for certain exterior colours. Meanwhile, the Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate has power adjustment and heating for the front seats, colour interior ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger and a sunroof. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Both the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mahindra XUV 3X0 are equipped with a comprehensive array of advanced driver aids and safety features in all model variants. Standard safety equipment across both models includes: The Chery does go a little further with seven airbags, including a centre airbag between the front-seat occupants, as well as driver fatigue monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and collision avoidance, and door-opening warning. But the Mahindra has a 360-degree parking display in both variants, whereas this is only available in the top-spec Tiggo 4 Ultimate. The Tiggo 4 was given a maximum five-star ANCAP rating in 2024, while the XUV 300 has yet to be tested by the independent safety authority. Mahindra does, however, claim the vehicle has been designed to perform at the highest level in real-world scenarios, and the XUV 300 did receive a five-star rating last year from the India's ANCAP equivalent, Bharat NCAP. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. For small SUVs, both the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Chery Tiggo 4 are surprisingly spacious and well suited to small families thanks to excellent interior ride on a wheelbase with roughly the same space between the front and rear axles, but the Chery is longer in overall length and fractionally wider and taller. But not by enough that makes a significant difference inside the cabin, as both offer room for five with decent headroom and more legroom in the second row than you'd imagine. Both cars have 60:40-split folding rear seats, three top-tether and two ISOFIX child seat anchors, and a space-saver spare tyre under the floor of the boot, which are also surprisingly generous and offer enough cargo capacity to cater for weekly family duties and longer holiday road trips. As for the overall aesthetic, the Tiggo 4 is a little more modern with its asymmetric dash top that highlights the floating twin-screen configuration with a separate touchscreen for the climate control system on the curving centre stack. ABOVE: Mahindra XUV 3X0 (left), Chery Tiggo 4 (right) The Mahindra is more conservative with a digital instrument cluster under its own cowl while the tablet-style infotainment screen juts out at the top of the centre of the dashboard with a row of physical buttons, and a traditional volume knob for the audio within easy reach. It also has rotary dials for the climate control and a convenient bin at the base of the console for small items or mobile devices, with a pair of cupholders behind the upright gear lever. Both the Mahindra and Chery offer decent small-item storage spaces throughout the cabin, with deep door pockets, covered bins in the centre console and flip-down arm rests in the centre of the back seat. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Considering the size and focus on value for money here, both the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Chery Tiggo 4 have relatively simple powertrains with no variations between Mahindra is powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82kW of power and 200Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a conventional six-speed automatic transmission. The Chery has an extra cylinder and a larger-capacity 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that, naturally, delivers higher outputs of 108kW and 210Nm. It too drives the front wheels, but via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Both engines are optimised to run on the most affordable standard unleaded petrol, and the Mahindra is more efficient with a claimed average of 6.5L/100km compared to the Chery's 7.4L/100km , neither of which is particularly exceptional for small cars like these. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. There's not much separating these two when it comes to ownership credentials either, as both are covered by seven-year warranties with free roadside assistance and capped-price servicing packages. However, the Mahindra's coverage is limited to the first 150,000km and its capped-price service offer extends to only six years, whereas the Chery has unlimited mileage coverage and service prices set for the duration of the warranty. In terms of maintenance costs, both are reasonably affordable, with the Chery's yearly average slightly lower than the Mahindra ($310 versus $332), and both require servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. The reality is there's not much to separate these two and pick a definitive winner. Both provide Australians affordable access to a new car with the latest safety tech and digital conveniences, and both come equipped with a decent array of standard equipment. Plus, they're relatively cheap to own and have excellent aftersales provisions that provide plenty of peace of mind. If anything, small families and first-time car buyers are the real winners with either choice here. Interested in buying a Mahindra XUV 3X0? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereInterested in buying a Chery Tiggo 4? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereMORE: Explore the Mahindra XUV3X0 showroomMORE: Explore the Chery Tiggo 4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The race for Australia's cheapest SUV recently got a new entrant with the arrival of the Mahindra XUV 3X0. The Indian automaker has temporarily overtaken Chinese rival Chery and its popular Tiggo 4 at the head of the small SUV pack with its first city-sized soft-roader. Both compact SUVs offer exceptional value for money, generous levels of standard equipment and the latest in advanced safety systems, and both have affordable long-term ownership credentials. So, let's dig a little deeper to see how they stack up against each other. The Mahindra XUV 3X0 launched in Australia last month with a special introductory price that expires on August 31, 2025. It is available in two model grades, the AX5L and AX7L, which currently cost $23,490 and $26,490 drive-away. But both will increase by $500 from September 1. When that happens, the Mahindra will line-up exactly on price with the updated Chery Tiggo 4, which arrived in Australian showrooms earlier this year. It is also offered in two variants, Urban and Ultimate, which sell for $23,990 and $26,990 respectively, also including all on-road statutory costs. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Considering their price, the entry-level variants of both the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mahindra XUV3X0 come with a decent level of standard equipment. ABOVE: Mahindra XUV 3X0 (left), Chery Tiggo 4 (right) The extensive list of standard features in both models includes: The Mahindra also comes with a standard glass sunroof and a cooled glovebox. For the top-spec variants, both get leather trim and larger alloy wheels (from 16- to 17-inch with the Mahindra and from 17- to 18-inch with the Chery), but there are a host more unique differences. The Mahindra XUV 300 AX7L picks up a larger 'Sky Roof', a premium Harman Kardon sound system with amplifier and sub-woofer, and the option of a two-tone paint scheme with a black roof for certain exterior colours. Meanwhile, the Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate has power adjustment and heating for the front seats, colour interior ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger and a sunroof. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Both the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mahindra XUV 3X0 are equipped with a comprehensive array of advanced driver aids and safety features in all model variants. Standard safety equipment across both models includes: The Chery does go a little further with seven airbags, including a centre airbag between the front-seat occupants, as well as driver fatigue monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and collision avoidance, and door-opening warning. But the Mahindra has a 360-degree parking display in both variants, whereas this is only available in the top-spec Tiggo 4 Ultimate. The Tiggo 4 was given a maximum five-star ANCAP rating in 2024, while the XUV 300 has yet to be tested by the independent safety authority. Mahindra does, however, claim the vehicle has been designed to perform at the highest level in real-world scenarios, and the XUV 300 did receive a five-star rating last year from the India's ANCAP equivalent, Bharat NCAP. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. For small SUVs, both the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Chery Tiggo 4 are surprisingly spacious and well suited to small families thanks to excellent interior ride on a wheelbase with roughly the same space between the front and rear axles, but the Chery is longer in overall length and fractionally wider and taller. But not by enough that makes a significant difference inside the cabin, as both offer room for five with decent headroom and more legroom in the second row than you'd imagine. Both cars have 60:40-split folding rear seats, three top-tether and two ISOFIX child seat anchors, and a space-saver spare tyre under the floor of the boot, which are also surprisingly generous and offer enough cargo capacity to cater for weekly family duties and longer holiday road trips. As for the overall aesthetic, the Tiggo 4 is a little more modern with its asymmetric dash top that highlights the floating twin-screen configuration with a separate touchscreen for the climate control system on the curving centre stack. ABOVE: Mahindra XUV 3X0 (left), Chery Tiggo 4 (right) The Mahindra is more conservative with a digital instrument cluster under its own cowl while the tablet-style infotainment screen juts out at the top of the centre of the dashboard with a row of physical buttons, and a traditional volume knob for the audio within easy reach. It also has rotary dials for the climate control and a convenient bin at the base of the console for small items or mobile devices, with a pair of cupholders behind the upright gear lever. Both the Mahindra and Chery offer decent small-item storage spaces throughout the cabin, with deep door pockets, covered bins in the centre console and flip-down arm rests in the centre of the back seat. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Considering the size and focus on value for money here, both the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Chery Tiggo 4 have relatively simple powertrains with no variations between Mahindra is powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82kW of power and 200Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a conventional six-speed automatic transmission. The Chery has an extra cylinder and a larger-capacity 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that, naturally, delivers higher outputs of 108kW and 210Nm. It too drives the front wheels, but via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Both engines are optimised to run on the most affordable standard unleaded petrol, and the Mahindra is more efficient with a claimed average of 6.5L/100km compared to the Chery's 7.4L/100km , neither of which is particularly exceptional for small cars like these. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. There's not much separating these two when it comes to ownership credentials either, as both are covered by seven-year warranties with free roadside assistance and capped-price servicing packages. However, the Mahindra's coverage is limited to the first 150,000km and its capped-price service offer extends to only six years, whereas the Chery has unlimited mileage coverage and service prices set for the duration of the warranty. In terms of maintenance costs, both are reasonably affordable, with the Chery's yearly average slightly lower than the Mahindra ($310 versus $332), and both require servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. The reality is there's not much to separate these two and pick a definitive winner. Both provide Australians affordable access to a new car with the latest safety tech and digital conveniences, and both come equipped with a decent array of standard equipment. Plus, they're relatively cheap to own and have excellent aftersales provisions that provide plenty of peace of mind. If anything, small families and first-time car buyers are the real winners with either choice here. Interested in buying a Mahindra XUV 3X0? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereInterested in buying a Chery Tiggo 4? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereMORE: Explore the Mahindra XUV3X0 showroomMORE: Explore the Chery Tiggo 4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The race for Australia's cheapest SUV recently got a new entrant with the arrival of the Mahindra XUV 3X0. The Indian automaker has temporarily overtaken Chinese rival Chery and its popular Tiggo 4 at the head of the small SUV pack with its first city-sized soft-roader. Both compact SUVs offer exceptional value for money, generous levels of standard equipment and the latest in advanced safety systems, and both have affordable long-term ownership credentials. So, let's dig a little deeper to see how they stack up against each other. The Mahindra XUV 3X0 launched in Australia last month with a special introductory price that expires on August 31, 2025. It is available in two model grades, the AX5L and AX7L, which currently cost $23,490 and $26,490 drive-away. But both will increase by $500 from September 1. When that happens, the Mahindra will line-up exactly on price with the updated Chery Tiggo 4, which arrived in Australian showrooms earlier this year. It is also offered in two variants, Urban and Ultimate, which sell for $23,990 and $26,990 respectively, also including all on-road statutory costs. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Considering their price, the entry-level variants of both the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mahindra XUV3X0 come with a decent level of standard equipment. ABOVE: Mahindra XUV 3X0 (left), Chery Tiggo 4 (right) The extensive list of standard features in both models includes: The Mahindra also comes with a standard glass sunroof and a cooled glovebox. For the top-spec variants, both get leather trim and larger alloy wheels (from 16- to 17-inch with the Mahindra and from 17- to 18-inch with the Chery), but there are a host more unique differences. The Mahindra XUV 300 AX7L picks up a larger 'Sky Roof', a premium Harman Kardon sound system with amplifier and sub-woofer, and the option of a two-tone paint scheme with a black roof for certain exterior colours. Meanwhile, the Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate has power adjustment and heating for the front seats, colour interior ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger and a sunroof. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Both the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mahindra XUV 3X0 are equipped with a comprehensive array of advanced driver aids and safety features in all model variants. Standard safety equipment across both models includes: The Chery does go a little further with seven airbags, including a centre airbag between the front-seat occupants, as well as driver fatigue monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and collision avoidance, and door-opening warning. But the Mahindra has a 360-degree parking display in both variants, whereas this is only available in the top-spec Tiggo 4 Ultimate. The Tiggo 4 was given a maximum five-star ANCAP rating in 2024, while the XUV 300 has yet to be tested by the independent safety authority. Mahindra does, however, claim the vehicle has been designed to perform at the highest level in real-world scenarios, and the XUV 300 did receive a five-star rating last year from the India's ANCAP equivalent, Bharat NCAP. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. For small SUVs, both the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Chery Tiggo 4 are surprisingly spacious and well suited to small families thanks to excellent interior ride on a wheelbase with roughly the same space between the front and rear axles, but the Chery is longer in overall length and fractionally wider and taller. But not by enough that makes a significant difference inside the cabin, as both offer room for five with decent headroom and more legroom in the second row than you'd imagine. Both cars have 60:40-split folding rear seats, three top-tether and two ISOFIX child seat anchors, and a space-saver spare tyre under the floor of the boot, which are also surprisingly generous and offer enough cargo capacity to cater for weekly family duties and longer holiday road trips. As for the overall aesthetic, the Tiggo 4 is a little more modern with its asymmetric dash top that highlights the floating twin-screen configuration with a separate touchscreen for the climate control system on the curving centre stack. ABOVE: Mahindra XUV 3X0 (left), Chery Tiggo 4 (right) The Mahindra is more conservative with a digital instrument cluster under its own cowl while the tablet-style infotainment screen juts out at the top of the centre of the dashboard with a row of physical buttons, and a traditional volume knob for the audio within easy reach. It also has rotary dials for the climate control and a convenient bin at the base of the console for small items or mobile devices, with a pair of cupholders behind the upright gear lever. Both the Mahindra and Chery offer decent small-item storage spaces throughout the cabin, with deep door pockets, covered bins in the centre console and flip-down arm rests in the centre of the back seat. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. Considering the size and focus on value for money here, both the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Chery Tiggo 4 have relatively simple powertrains with no variations between Mahindra is powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82kW of power and 200Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a conventional six-speed automatic transmission. The Chery has an extra cylinder and a larger-capacity 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that, naturally, delivers higher outputs of 108kW and 210Nm. It too drives the front wheels, but via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Both engines are optimised to run on the most affordable standard unleaded petrol, and the Mahindra is more efficient with a claimed average of 6.5L/100km compared to the Chery's 7.4L/100km , neither of which is particularly exceptional for small cars like these. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. There's not much separating these two when it comes to ownership credentials either, as both are covered by seven-year warranties with free roadside assistance and capped-price servicing packages. However, the Mahindra's coverage is limited to the first 150,000km and its capped-price service offer extends to only six years, whereas the Chery has unlimited mileage coverage and service prices set for the duration of the warranty. In terms of maintenance costs, both are reasonably affordable, with the Chery's yearly average slightly lower than the Mahindra ($310 versus $332), and both require servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra XUV 3X0. Click here to get a great can save you thousands on a new Chery Tiggo 4. Click here to get a great deal. The reality is there's not much to separate these two and pick a definitive winner. Both provide Australians affordable access to a new car with the latest safety tech and digital conveniences, and both come equipped with a decent array of standard equipment. Plus, they're relatively cheap to own and have excellent aftersales provisions that provide plenty of peace of mind. If anything, small families and first-time car buyers are the real winners with either choice here. Interested in buying a Mahindra XUV 3X0? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereInterested in buying a Chery Tiggo 4? Let CarExpert find you the best deal hereMORE: Explore the Mahindra XUV3X0 showroomMORE: Explore the Chery Tiggo 4 showroom Content originally sourced from:
The Citizen
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Hint for South Africa? Sporty Mahindra XUV 3X0 debuts in India
Official images showing a Cape Town numberplate has ignited speculation of the REVX possibly coming to South Africa at some stage. 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. ALSO READ: Mahindra XUV 3X0 shows why the Chinese should be worried 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. NOW READ: Dramatic Mahindra XUV 3X0 priced as brand's smallest new SUV
