Citroen AircrossX vs Citroen BasaltX vs Mahindra XUV 3XO (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Citroen BasaltX if you want the biggest boot (470 L).
- Pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.79 Lakh), the most power (129 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 20.6 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Citroen AircrossX in short
The AircrossX is the October 2025 refresh of the C3 Aircross, and at ₹8.89 lakh it is India's cheapest 7-seat SUV. It offers 5- and 7-seat layouts, 200 mm of ground clearance, a 444-litre boot in 5-seat form and the same 82 PS NA / 110 PS turbo 1.2 petrol pair as the BasaltX with 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic. A 5-star Bharat NCAP adult-occupant rating and six standard airbags give it a safety edge over the Maruti Ertiga and Renault Triber it undercuts on the 7-seat count.
Full AircrossX prices & variants →Citroen BasaltX in short
The BasaltX is India's most affordable coupe-SUV — the sloping-roof Basalt launched in August 2024, refreshed as the X in September 2025 with six airbags standard, a new dashboard and more equipment. Power comes from an 82 PS 1.2 NA petrol or a 110 PS 1.2 turbo-petrol (190 Nm with the 6-speed manual, 205 Nm with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic), and its 470-litre boot is the biggest in the compact-SUV class. A 4-star Bharat NCAP rating and famously supple ride quality back its fight against the Tata Curvv, the only other coupe-SUV at this price.
Full BasaltX prices & variants →Mahindra XUV 3XO in short
The XUV 3XO is Mahindra's comprehensively reworked sub-4m SUV, replacing the XUV300 with sharper styling, a segment-first panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS on top trims. Its 129 bhp TGDi turbo-petrol is among the punchiest in the class, and it holds a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It battles the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
Full XUV 3XO prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
AircrossX vs BasaltX vs XUV 3XO — which should I buy?
Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7). Pick the Citroen BasaltX if you want the biggest boot (470 L). Pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.79 Lakh), the most power (129 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 20.6 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among AircrossX, BasaltX, XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO starts lowest at ₹7.79 Lakh, against ₹8.55 Lakh for the BasaltX and ₹8.89 Lakh for the AircrossX (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Citroen AircrossX: 5 stars; Citroen BasaltX: 4 stars; Mahindra XUV 3XO: 5 stars.