The Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Edition has arrived in Australian showrooms to celebrate the first anniversary of the light SUV's local release last year, when it became the nation's equal-cheapest new SUV alongside the Chery Tiggo 4.

Limited to 300 units, the XUV 3XO Black Edition is priced from $28,485 drive-away, marking a $1495 premium over the flagship AX7L on which it is based, and adds a stealthy black theme inside and out.

This includes Stealth Black exterior paint with a Matte Galvano Grey roof, gloss-black 17-inch alloy wheels with black centre caps, a black grille, and black exterior badging.

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Inside, the Black Edition adds a rear luggage tray and dark aluminium door sills.

Otherwise, it carries over the AX7L's standard equipment, including LED front fog lights, black leatherette upholstery, matching dashboard and door trim, a panoramic 'Skyroof' sunroof, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are standard, along with a Harman Kardon premium audio system with amplifier and subwoofer, plus a cooled glovebox.

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Every XUV 3XO is powered by an 82kW/200Nm 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Claimed combined fuel consumption is 6.5L/100km.

Mahindra Australia does not report its sales through the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries' (FCAI) official VFACTS registry, but the XUV 3XO entered one of Australia's most competitive new-vehicle segments when it was launched locally on July 2, 2025.

The entry-level XUV 3XO AX5L's $23,990 drive-away price matched that of the larger Chery Tiggo 4 Urban, making the pair Australia's cheapest new SUVs.

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Chery sold 13,368 Tiggo 4s in Australia during the first six months of 2026, making it the country's best-selling small SUV.

Mahindra also offers Australia's cheapest seven-seat SUV, with the XUV700 priced from $37,990 drive-away, undercutting the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Urban by $1000.

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