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Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition announced for Australia

Mahindra Australia has introduced a limited-run Black Anniversary Edition of the XUV 3XO, celebrating the compact SUV’s first year on sale locally.

The Anniversary Edition adopts the fashionable darker exterior treatment, featuring Stealth Black paint paired with a Matte Galvano Grey roof, body-coloured grille and badges, black exterior trim and gloss black 17-inch alloy wheels. Dark aluminium scuff plates and a luggage tray complete the visual changes.

2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition - rear

Mechanically, the model is unchanged. It continues to use a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine producing 82kW and 200Nm, paired with a six-speed Aisin torque-converter automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. Official fuel consumption on the combined cycle is stamped at 6.5L/100km.

The Black Anniversary Edition retains the AX7L’s standard equipment list, including dual 10.25-inch displays, Level 2 driver assistance technology and the existing safety and convenience features offered across the flagship grade.

Also , the XUV 3XO range continues to be backed by Mahindra’s seven-year/150,000km warranty and six-year capped-price servicing program. Orders for the XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition open on August 1.

2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition - Australia

Limited to 300 examples, the special edition is priced from $27,990 drive-away, which is $1000 more than the regular AX7L. Reservations are being taken now through Mahindra’s website.

The wider XUV 3XO lineup remains available from $23,990 drive-away for the base AX5L, with the AX7L priced from $26,990 drive-away.

Brett Davis

Brett started out as a motor mechanic but eventually became frustrated working on cars that weren't his. He then earned a degree in journalism and scored a job at Top Gear Australia back in 2008, and then worked at Zoom/Extreme Performance magazines, CarAdvice, and started PerformanceDrive/PDriveTV in 2011 with Josh Bennis. He's now the owner and managing editor here at Driving Enthusiast.
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