Mahindra XUV 7XO: AX 2.2 Diesel MT vs AX3 2.2 Diesel MT
The AX3 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,51,000 more than the AX 2.2 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 18% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,51,000
₹15,36,499 → ₹16,87,499
Features are worth
₹28,125
3 gained
Equipment covers
18%
of what the variant costs extra
AX3 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,51,000 more than AX 2.2 Diesel MT and brings only ₹28,125 of equipment we can put a price on — about 18% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, AX 2.2 Diesel MT is the better buy.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹10,000 · 1 feature
- Could be fitted later
- ₹18,125 · 2 features
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
3 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | AX 2.2 Diesel MT | AX3 2.2 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear Camera with Dynamic GuidelinesIntegrated rear parking camera with active steering trajectory lines. | No | Yes | +₹10,625 |
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹7,500 |
| Net feature value | 3 gained | ₹28,125 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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On our figures
₹28,125 of equipment against ₹1,51,000 — 18% of the variant
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AX to AX3 on all 2 powertrains
Mahindra sells this upgrade on 2 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the Diesel manual (₹1,51,000) and dearest on the Petrol manual (₹2,38,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹2,38,000 | ₹28,125 | 11%Pricey |
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹1,51,000 | ₹28,125 | 18%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, AX3 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,79,206 more on the road than AX 2.2 Diesel MT, against ₹1,51,000 ex-showroom. ₹26,696 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,510, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
AX 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹15,36,499
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,98,828
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹76,825
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹15,365
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
AX3 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,87,499
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,17,974
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹84,375
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,875
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX 2.2 Diesel MT and AX3 2.2 Diesel MT?
- ₹1,51,000 ex-showroom — AX 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹15,36,499 and AX3 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹16,87,499.
- Is the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX3 2.2 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the AX 2.2 Diesel MT?
- AX3 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,51,000 more than AX 2.2 Diesel MT and brings only ₹28,125 of equipment we can put a price on — about 18% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, AX 2.2 Diesel MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the AX3 2.2 Diesel MT that the AX 2.2 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 3 features, led by Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines, Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer, Auto-Folding ORVMs. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.