Frist Long Trip on 3XO.
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Bought the 3XO AX5 MT (P) in Feb 2026, and just got back from a ~2000km road trip covering BLR - Udupi - South Goa - North Goa - Belgaum - BLR.
Sharing my experience:
The trip: 4 people, boot fully packed. Mileage was 12-14 kmpl — decent considering all of us were fairly new drivers and were cruising above 80 for most of the highway stretches.
What I was worried about vs. reality:
Boot space: This was my biggest concern before buying, since I traded it off for more rear legroom. On the trip, even with the boot packed to the brim, it wasn't a dealbreaker. And everyone in the back seat was noticeably more comfortable throughout the whole trip — worth it.
Cabin/engine noise: Also worried about this going in, but the cabin stayed peaceful throughout. No engine drone or road noise creeping in.
What impressed me:
Suspension soaked up bad patches effortlessly — didn't need to slow down for potholes.
Overtaking on the highway was genuinely one of the best parts of driving this car — confident and quick.
Issues I ran into:
Slight vibration on the gear lever at startup and occasionally during gear shifts.
2nd gear feels weak and gives a jerk even at low speeds (10-15 kmph). In a ghat section, I shifted 1st to 2nd mid-turn while climbing and the car completely lost power — might partly be a driving/timing issue on my end.
While driving in heavy rain, the instrument cluster glitched — speedo, gear indicator, RPM, and animations all disappeared. Fixed itself after an engine off-on.
Overall: Smooth trip, zero regrets on the purchase. The 3XO handled everything.