Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition limited to 300 units in Australia

Key takeaways

• Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition capped at 300 units
• Priced from $27,990 drive-away, $1000 above the AX7L
• Stealth-black styling only, order books open 1 August 2026

Mahindra has marked the XUV 3XO's first year in Australia with a blacked-out special edition. The 2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition arrives from $27,990 drive-away, capped at just 300 units, with order books opening on 1 August 2026.

It slots in as the temporary flagship of the Mahindra range, sitting above the AX7L it's based on.

2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition styling

The look is the whole point here. The Anniversary Edition wears Stealth Black paint with a contrasting Matte Galvano Grey roof, plus gloss-black 17-inch alloys with darkened centre caps.

A body-coloured grille, appliqués and badging blend into the dark bodywork for a uniform finish. Inside, buyers get a rear luggage tray and dark aluminium scuff plates.

What carries over from the AX7L

Mechanically and on kit, nothing else changes. The XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition keeps the AX7L's panoramic sunroof, black leatherette trim, dual 10.25-inch displays, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

A Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer, wireless phone charging, a cooled glovebox and Level 2 driver-assist tech also stay standard.

Specs and performance

Every XUV 3XO runs the same 1.2-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine, sending 82kW and 200Nm to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic. Mahindra claims 6.5L/100km combined.

2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition pricing

Here's how the range lands on drive-away pricing.

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The Black Anniversary Edition is offered only in Stealth Black, so the $495 metallic paint charge always applies. That pushes the true drive-away figure to $28,485.

How it fits Australia's cheapest SUVs

The XUV 3XO launched locally on 2 July 2025 and instantly became one of Australia's cheapest new SUVs. Its $23,990 entry price matches the Chery Tiggo 4, currently the country's best-selling small SUV.

Mahindra also fields Australia's cheapest seven-seater in the XUV700 from $37,990.

What the Black Edition's $1500 premium really buys

Every addition here is cosmetic, so Mahindra banks close to $1,500 over the AX7L once the compulsory Stealth Black metallic paint is counted, without touching the engine, gearbox or platform.

Capped at 300 units, this is built for anniversary showroom traffic and transaction-price lift, not volume. Even at an effective $28,485 driveaway, it stays comfortably under a topped-out Chery Tiggo 4, so Mahindra protects its cheapest-SUV pitch while quietly raising its ceiling.

With only 300 badged for Australia, the Black Anniversary Edition will sell on scarcity as much as spec. Buyers chasing the blacked-out look have a narrow window from 1 August.

Everyone else gets the identical 3XO underneath for $1,000 less.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition?

It starts at $27,990 drive-away. Because it comes only in Stealth Black, the $495 metallic paint charge applies, taking the real figure to $28,485.

When does the Mahindra XUV 3XO Black Anniversary Edition go on sale in Australia?

Order books open on 1 August 2026 through mahindra.com.au and dealers. Only 300 units are available.

What engine does the Mahindra XUV 3XO have?

All grades use an 82kW/200Nm 1.2-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, claiming 6.5L/100km combined.