Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Kia Sonet vs Renault Kiger comparison review - a new order? I @odmag

00:01 - Introduction
00:52 - Boot Space
02:39 - Exterior Styling
03:59 - Cabin space, features & safety
09:25 - Visibility
10:11 - Engine & performance
11:22 - Fuel Efficiency
11:49 - Engine refinement
13:06 - Acceleration
13:18 - Gearbox
14:06 - Handling
15:32 - Pricing
16:16 - Verdict
Cameramen - Vaibhav Mane, Deepak Jhangle, Milind Wagmare
Editing - Ashish Vedak
The last time we put a bunch of compact SUVs together, the Renault Kiger stood out with the value it offered at its price. But in the last couple of years, things have moved on quite a bit. So how do the newer, more premium offerings in this segment, the Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet, both recently updated, stand out in this segment?
In case you are left wondering, a Tata Nexon was requested to be featured in this test but Overdrive didn’t receive a response from Tata Motors by the time of shooting.
In this test, we take an indepth look at the practicality, features, interior space and ambience and driving characteristics of the top turbo-petrol automatic versions of the Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet and Renault Kiger. Also watch till the know to know the real-world mileage and performance figures of these compact SUVs. We’ve also picked a winner based on our scoring system that should make sense of all of these factors.
The XUV 3XO, a mid-life update to the XUV300, is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol that makes 130PS and 230 Nm(250 Nm on overboost), the Sonet makes 120Ps and 172 Nm and the Kiger makes 100PS and 152 Nm. In this test, the Mahindra uses a six-speed torque converter, the Kia a seven-speed DCT and the Renault a CVT
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[@PravinPatil41]

I'm just pissed that these tiny hatches disguised as SUVs are costing close to 18L these days.

[@tuhinguha8758]

Tell us about it😂

[@glaucon665]

According to suv is supposed to be 5 metre long😂. Typical Indian mindset

[@maheshhegde7002]

really....better to buy used car with 6 7 lkh ..like ecosports,freestyle

[@Commonyou7149]

XUV700 base will come at this price with good features.

[@absash7838]

Mahindra said it and media believed it about the boot size. Shameless, no one has the guts to say it is the same as before.

[@DeepakNanjundaiah]

Very well packaged in-detail comparison with no bells and whistles. It will be more of a comparison between CVT, DCT & TC which is really a good indicator for prospective buyers looking for a pure automatic transmission. I own a Kiger Turbo CVT and I do agree with the findings here (both good and bad) and personally went with the CVT transmission as the deciding factor. One thing I can proudly say with all the niggles and complaints that I have with Kiger (and have done Venue DCT long drive and test driven TC models as well) is that the CVT transmission is the smoothest of the lot which you can only experience once you have driven it!

[@tuhinguha8758]

Thanks for the kind words 🙏. Yes the Kiger CVT is a good car for its price.

[@gowthamudhay2836]

very true

[@pradneshnaik3592]

At 9:16, you guys mention Kiger not having LED lighting. However, the model that you are using has Renault Tri Octa LED setup.

[@gowthamudhay2836]

yes. even all the cabin lights are LED for the basic variant of 2024 Kiger

[@prithviraj.r5734]

Very telling that Tata has been refusing these magazines and journalists to give them their cars, they are tired of them pointing out the guy and finish issues probably😂😂

[@MohitGamingShorts]

Mai itna confuse hu na 3xo or sonet mei meko fully top model lena h please help me sir kia gt line or mahindra ax7 Luxury

[@lalitha3456]

Great value for money car is kiger❤❤😊

[@gowthamudhay2836]

right

[@kirangouds]

PowerDrift was elevating Sonet like anything. Good to see some balanced review

[@arkajeet7547]

Powerdrift went shi after Sarge & Tenhut stopped appearing.

[@tuhinguha8758]

Thanks

[@venkateshanantharaman6773]

3xo and sonet have different strong use cases. Sonet would suit an audience who is looking for features and less seating space like 2 folks travelling whereas 3xo is suited for 4,5 people travelling together and it will also make it safe for passengers. PD is chutiya, biased and paid reviews

[@lals8438]

Mahindra copied rear design from Kiger with extended tail lights 😂😂😂😂 ...in styling 3XOscore will be 06 or 05 its the most ugliest car in this segment & Kiger is the pure Value for money car in this segment 😍

[@gowthamudhay2836]

thanks for choosing these three cars for comparison. essential comparison but needs even more indepth comparison.

[@pradneshnaik3592]

Also Kiger drives like an hatch, making it a good handler

[@gowthamudhay2836]

ya

[@sanjoysingharoy3287]

Definition of SUV changed nowadays

[@tuhinguha8758]

Looks like it

[@sivakumarbalasubramanian5925]

Connotation

[@praveenkumarm53]

Even espresso is also an SUV .....

[@sanjoysingharoy3287]

@@praveenkumarm53 Suzuki cleverly add the prefix - 'MICRO'. 😜

[@bala397]

Kiger❤️

[@1988pavan]

Kiger is better and its VFM

[@tuhinguha8758]

It is vfm

[@MrPopeyeah]

Kiger looks more modern ♥️

[@gowthamudhay2836]

totally right

[@miketyson4602]

Life is too short The engine is always the first priority

[@nkitbalodi]

Can you please help me in choosing the car. I am confused between Kiger Turbo CVT vs Magnite Turbo CVT vs Exter SX Amt vs Nexon Smart AMT. My budget is about 11 lakh which one is should go for i live in delhi so little bit lean towards cvt but exter is new and comes with paddle shifters whereas Magnite facelift is pending and will come around 2025 & Nexon base model is available for that amount in AMT and can't find more about Kiger 2024 Turbo CVT

[@sbmohankumarpsg88]

Go with magnite geza CVT for ur budget or try XV turbo cvt if u r able to extend

[@barathiraiyarul4498]

has anyone noticed or is it just me? He just said "at 385 litres the smallest boot of the three cars is of the sonet's" but 3XO was right next to him

[@sbmohankumarpsg88]

I too noticed

[@ashjan29]

Petrol automatic 3Xo AX5L and KIA SONET GTX PLUS which is better?

[@Ariwin10]

My tata altroz xza purchased on August 2024, 9 months old, 10k KM driven. Parts replaced since day 1: 1. Front viper blade and stalk 2. Fuel filler cap assembly 3. Infotainment screen base border plastic 4. Right B pillar trim 5. Rear parcel tray 6. Horn 7. Rear ac vent slider 8. Fuse box plastic panel 9. Weilding on C pillar roof joint internally. 10. Rubber insulation of rear right door. Still getting rattle and squeaks from left B pillar and dashboard on concrete roads of pune. Can this be assumed as a unfinished product and based on this put a case in consumer court for selling me an unfinished/defective product? Oh.. i forgot. I need money to fight with any judiciary system in India. I am not that rich. I will get used to the issues and believe that i am a truck driver.

[@Unoooos-u4r]

Good design 😍 ,well done team DAD

[@speedy09]

Comparing the value for money variants would have made more sense

[@jomigregory7253]

At 11:38 ,Are you sure 3XO needs 95 octane petrol ? Thanks

[@tuhinguha8758]

Yes if you want the overboost function

[@satishkoni6143]

If you are driving enthusiast. Get the 3xo. No comparison

[@tuhinguha8758]

That's a good summary 😂

[@anoopgops729]

Is the engine reliable ?

[@VijayVerma-pt3cf]

3xo is still not best

[@arunkumarnagaraju]

Much reliable engine than others ​@@anoopgops729

[@satishkoni6143]

@@VijayVerma-pt3cf bro drive it once. I own old 300. I know its strengths. I know it has its own problems.

[@sandeep2283]

Think tata didn't give their car, but u were committed to go ahead anyway.... hence the kiger 😅

[@lals8438]

Kiger ❤❤

[@tuhinguha8758]

The kiger won our last sub-4m comparo so made sense to be included

[@RajeeshRPillai4me]

Instead of these three cars , better go for fronx 1.2L (for family city drives )and have peace of mind sleep. If you are a driving enthusiastic go for turbo fronx or a better option is Brezza. These maruti cars are nowadays safer and they are always reliable, also don't forget about the mileage. After few years of usage you can sale them without much losses and buy another trending car of that time.

[@praneethk3632]

Seriously 😂😂😂

[@tuhinguha8758]

An interesting thought

[@VijayVerma-pt3cf]

Fronx expected safety rating is 2, it's not safe car , anybody can get mileage with tin cans

[@abhijita.u.6886]

Fronx is the best plastic car ever built..giving u high performance and thrilling features 😂😂. Fronx has been in the market for a year still the car has safely evaded crash testing results..I think u should opt fronx.The mind boogling thing is that u don't find features of 1 L turbo in 1.2 l top model😂😂

[@RajeeshRPillai4me]

@@VijayVerma-pt3cf It's the case of most Suzuki cars. But not the case for fronx, Brezza, vitara etc. They might not score 5 star but will not be an issue for family driving styles (not meant for racing). As far as I know those who bought maruti suzuki cars are still running without any issues ( more than 15/20years), may be they are afraid of an accident and prevent it😊 and are getting good resale value for their old suzuki cars.

[@MrPopeyeah]

Kiger 🗿

[@harryjohn825]

Mahindra has to change the white interior and the antenna.....dont know why they have not provided the shark fin antenna in such a costly car....also family with children will avoid it due to the white interior very hard to maintain especially in places where rain is part of life.....

[@walsdevin]

Who is he? Overdrive standards have really gone down

[@Leo-gc3hq]

Sonet looks bigger then it's rivals atleast from outside

[@gowthamudhay2836]

but the rear seat is not spacious compared to Nexon, Breeza, Kiger and Magnite

[@akshaytiru8548]

Why Nexon Is Missing?

[@tuhinguha8758]

A Tata Nexon was requested to be featured in this test but Overdrive didn’t receive a response from Tata Motors by the time of shooting.

[@vigneshwaransridharan2290]

Mahindra XUV 3XO & Kia Sonet - Can choose any one of these 2 cars. Renault Kiger - Old school car

[@sbmohankumarpsg88]

Money matters

[@ramkumaryt8978]

Why are all youtubers not even showing the Citroen brand? Is it high priced? Not SUV? Not worth? When opening KZbin all car reviews only eyes on Mahindra 3XO? Is it a paid promotion???

[@chekurirushisekhararaju3187]

Overpriced

[@ramkumaryt8978]

@@chekurirushisekhararaju3187 is 3x0 is cheaper than C3?

[@solomonranjith7702]

Citroen Showrooms are very less, even if they promote there are not much dealers to sell them

[@arunkumarnagaraju]

​@@chekurirushisekhararaju3187yes it is overpriced with all features when compared to less features on Nexon 😅.

[@ramkumaryt8978]

@@solomonranjith7702 I am not asking to promote. If a true car reviewer, then shows all cars and makes pros and cons and the final decision is up to the buyer. If there are lots of dealers available and all tech features where available in the car means why lots of break down in new cars??

[@Nonewon]

Best family (zero nonsense) car - kiger. Enthusiast car - 3xO Car just to please others: Sonet

[@jomyboy]

Nailed it

[@Commonyou7149]

Mahindra 3xo is also a safe, comfortable and reliable family car. Sonet is premium looking, fun to drive, car for 4 people. Kiger is also good car with good engine, but nothing special.

[@jomyjohn8175]

Yup just want a good car, nothing special, nothing overpriced as well​@@Commonyou7149

[@Nonewon]

And the “nothing special” is what makes it a perfect family car. XUV is not. It is too powerful for an average Indian, especially for the elderly and the learner. Kiger today is what 800 was back then. But negative campaigning is what stops it.

[@Commonyou7149]

@@Nonewon for me a family car needs enough space, comfort, safety, reliability, and a good driver. Yes, 3xo might be costly, but with little more money than kiger you will get 3xo. You will get good access to service Centre also, if in need. I think there are two petrol engines and those are not that much powerful, only high when you compare, but with its power to weight ration all will be around same. I personally own a sonet, if given a chance today, I will choose the same in this segment. Because it meets my needs properly.

[@souvikray6650]

Actually 3XO shouldn't be compared with these premium hatchback vehicles. In terms of safety , build quality, power of engine, cabin space , Mahindra's after sale service its way ahead. Of course panoramic skyroof is the cherry on the top. Only Nexon can compete to some extent but still 3xO is clear winner from all aspects.

[@AM-sp5hy]

xuv 400?

[@rishigopal3555]

Not Only This Many Mistakes in-between 😂

[@merajeev007]

Considering the styling, space, reliability and service costs, I believe the Kia is way better than the others. While the Kiger is just a beefed up Kwid, Mahindras cars, especially the first batches have their own set of fit and finish and suspension issues. The boot of the 3Xo is just as big as the swift, though it offers more space inside. If nexon was a part ofthis test, it would have ticked most of my boxes.

[@_Funonwheels]

Rather buy a hatchback, premium hatchback instead of sonet ? Kiger rides more close to a monocoque SUV, it feels tight and quite rugged in comparison to sonet and even seltos. Also the ride and handling balance is again better than Kia cars. In real World it doens't look like a kiwd, its substantially bigger. And the fun part is, 100bhp cvt turbo is quicker than Kia Hyundai 1.0 TGDI with DCT. Also space and practicality kiger trumps sonet by a big margin.

[@M4NA5]

Stopped reading after “Kiger is just a beefed up Kwid” Smh

[@Daredevil009]

If you don't know anything don't talk rubbish. Kiger is NOT just a BEEFED up Kwid it is way better than Sonet and compared to Mahindra's 💩service Renauly dealerships are way better.

[@tuhinguha8758]

The Kiger is competent car in itself. Just built to a cost.

[@venkateshanantharaman6773]

​@@_Funonwheelsfor diesel sonet has the best value proposition. The suspension is stiff, it is made for decent offroading

[@Anirudh-sm6xi]

its 3x0 not 400

[@nonboringstuffknowledge7761]

of course mahindra

[@bharathmedala]

XUV 3xo has amt for diesel so sonnet is the best

[@MrDrone-qt6sw]

Kiger would be like sponsored comparison on every car compare website which adds even without uses will… Here its presence felt same 😂 should have bought a nexon for comparison. But yeah it’s understandable that for kiger they might have paid to consider

[@tuhinguha8758]

Please watch the video again. The kiger was included because it won our last sub-4m comparo. I have also explained why we don’t have a Nexon here.

[@MrDrone-qt6sw]

@@tuhinguha8758 can you write in few words please why not here for others who dont view video fully will understand

[@jomyboy]

Man, you don't know wheel or the English language. Take it as constructive criticism

[@MrDrone-qt6sw]

@@jomyboy first you stick to wheel or English take this also constructively and shove it in your 😂🤣🥹

[@prasadhegde5398]

Own a kia sonet ... Now thinking should have gone for Mahindra 😢

[@jomigregory7253]

Why dude ? Even this review so many positives for Sonet - mileage, fit and finish etc. What exactly about Sonet are you worried about ?

[@prasadhegde5398]

@@jomigregory7253 actually only problem with sonet is it's suspension and space at the rear. I own a Nexon as well... the ride quality of Nexon is at different level compared to sonet. But the diesel engine in kia is a gem I agree.. but suspension is too hard .. and we live in India so it's not everyday we get to ride in expressways... Every time I hear kia suspension thudding I rember my Nexon .. that gives a different level of confidence while riding on bad roads

[@prasadhegde5398]

Suspension is too hard in kia

[@prasadhegde5398]

Ride quality is better in Indian make cars only...

[@prasadhegde5398]

Also,... Being a Nexon owner I am saying this

[@nabajeetsharma]

Why Overdrive such a lackluster anchor??? Breakfast khilaya karo…

[@barathiraiyarul4498]

the 3XO is great but is the ugliest car in the sub4 segment, the sonet looks great and feels great but is pricey and can't accommodate 3 in the back as comfortably as the 3XO does, the kiger just doesn't belong in this comparision

[@venkateshanantharaman6773]

Mahindra is known to fuck up deliveries. I am sure there will be lot of fake waiting times etc plus most of the showrooms dont even have 3xo units ready for TD. Mahindra being Mahindra it is better to go with Sonet

[@chinmaysamant1234]

delivery already started in most of the cities...

[@venkateshanantharaman6773]

@@chinmaysamant1234 I have booked. Minimum 3 months for the variant I am looking for.

[@venkateshanantharaman6773]

@@chinmaysamant1234 moreover test drive vehicles are very limited. They are even giving shared test drives like you have shared auto rickshaws in Mumbai. Witnessed it first hand

[@maheshmahatekar2049]

Which variant?​@@venkateshanantharaman6773

[@sumeetyadav4724]

At 8:27 You said XUV400 lol

[@Leo-gc3hq]

Magnite

[@vivek3366]

What is the point of having Magnite and Kiger ?

[@submergedSerenity]

Why is the Kiger even in this comparison, where are the best sellers Brezza , nexon & Venue ???

[@sbmohankumarpsg88]

Why not ? The review is not for best seeking cars and it is for value for money cars

[@submergedSerenity]

@@sbmohankumarpsg88 imo kiger dosent deserve a spot , it's drivability is very poor

[@venkateshanantharaman6773]

Kia diesel gives torque converter, mahindra doesnt. Please dont post half baked reviews

[@tuhinguha8758]

These are the turbo petrols being reviewed.

[@venkateshanantharaman6773]

Title me nahi likha hai wo. They have also not called out ventilated seats being offered only in sonet. So much for unbiased chutiyapa. I have test driven 3xo, booked and cancelled it. The gear box rattles with vibrations. Kitna chutiya banaoge

[@venkateshanantharaman6773]

@@tuhinguha8758 the reviews don't mention so. Also missed calling out ventilated seats offered on the sonet which is a big miss in 3xo. Mahindra will atleast take a year or 2 to do the deliveries and might as well hike the price midway like they did earlier.