The front looks exactly like on the top-spec variants, but misses out on the fog lamps.

Gets roof rails, body-coloured door handles, and gloss-black ORVMs and A- and C-pillars.

Features 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels instead of the 17-inchers limited to the top-spec model.

Rear gets connected LED tail lights, defogger, and wiper with washer.

Interiors get dual-tone white and black colour scheme with piano black inserts and leatherette steering wheel and gear knob.

10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay along with connected car tech.

Other features on board include a digital driver’s display, a single-pane sunroof and dual-zone climate control.

Gets a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine (112 PS) with 6-speed MT/6-speed AT and 1.5-litre diesel engine (117 PS) with 6-speed MT/6-speed AMT.

The introductory prices for the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 range from Rs 10.69 lakh to Rs 12.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

Bookings to commence on May 15, with deliveries scheduled to begin on May 26