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Kia Syros EV vs Mahindra XUV 3XO in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing HTK vs Starting variants
The short answer

Kia Syros EV costs रु 10,10,000 less ex-showroom. Syros EV has 25.4 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Syros EV if
Kia Syros EV costs रु 10,10,000 less ex-showroom.Syros EV has 25.4 PS more power.

Strong range, modern features and aggressive introductory pricing make the Syros EV HTK very compelling for urban and intercity users. Best suited to buyers wanting a well-equipped mainstream-brand EV under 4 million NPR rather than entry-level Chinese alternatives.

Pros
Long 443 km claimed MIDC range from the 42 kWh pack.
Modern dual-pane panoramic sunroof and premium exterior styling.
Level 2 ADAS and 360-degree camera at this price point.
Competitive ex-showroom price with attractive introductory discount for early buyers.
Cons
Boot space, kerb weight and exact dimensions remain undisclosed officially.
Single mid-level HTK trim limits choice versus multiple India-spec variants.
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Choose the Mahindra XUV 3XO if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

MX1 offers strong safety and performance at the lowest XUV 3XO price, suiting buyers wanting a safe compact SUV without luxury features. Best for value-focused urban and highway users who prioritise 6 airbags and turbo power over infotainment and premium feel.

Pros
Strong 1.2L turbo petrol with good torque and ARAI mileage near 19 kmpl.
Six airbags and ESP as standard give high safety for base trim.
Sub-4m size but reasonably spacious 5-seat cabin for family use.
Lower price than higher 3XO trims while sharing core mechanicals.
Cons
Lacks touchscreen infotainment and advanced connectivity features.
No sunroof, 360° camera or ADAS compared with higher variants.
Steel wheels and basic interior reduce perceived premiumness.
Boot space modest versus rivals, limiting luggage for long trips.
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Kia
रु 37,90,000Lowest price
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Mahindra
रु 48,00,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationKia Syros EVMahindra XUV 3XO
Ex-showroom priceरु 37,90,000Cheapestरु 48,00,000
Fuelevpetrol
DistributorContinental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationKia Syros EVMahindra XUV 3XO
Offers
cashरु 2,00,000
Introductory NAIMA offer discount for first 100 customers
cash
Typical dealer discount on XUV 3XO petrol MX1
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrain5 of 9 values verified by the distributor; the rest researched
SpecificationKia Syros EVMahindra XUV 3XO
Engine capacityNot disclosed1,197 cc
Max power135 bhp (136.9 PS)+25.4 PS82 kW (111.5 PS)
Max torque255 Nm+55 Nm200 Nm
Battery42 kWhNot disclosed
Claimed range443 km (test cycle not recorded)Not disclosed
TransmissionNot disclosedMANUAL
DrivetrainNot disclosed2WD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationKia Syros EVMahindra XUV 3XO
Ground clearanceNot disclosed201 mm
Boot spaceNot disclosed295 litres
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationKia Syros EVMahindra XUV 3XO
Showrooms in Nepal44130Better
Service centres30147Better
CCS2 fast chargers00
📋Other detailsAs stated per category; verified where a distributor sheet confirmed it
SpecificationKia Syros EVMahindra XUV 3XO
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Floating centre console with storage shelf underneath due to no transmission tunnel/gear selector
·Drive mode selector moved to a stalk behind the steering wheel, which also houses the start/stop switch
·Steering wheel borrowed from Kia Seltos with controls for ADAS suite, audio, and drive modes; tilt adjustment only, no reach adjustment
·Ambient lighting with 64 colours extending into the footwells
·Front seats get ventilation and partial power adjustment for fore/aft movement and recline
·Rear seats slide forward and backward
·Fully flat rear floor
·No rear centre headrest
·Large glovebox, dashboard shelf, and generously sized door pockets
·Centre console with two adjustable cup holders and a storage box beneath the armrest
·Rear-seat ventilation
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·Black Leatherette Seats
·Dual-Tone Interiors
·Rear A/C Vents
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Dual 12.3-inch screens for instrumentation and infotainment
·Separate 5-inch climate control display
·EV-specific screen showing battery status, nearby charging points, and energy consumption patterns
·Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard
·Connected car features: remote start, remote cooling, phone-as-key, scheduled charging, remote battery preconditioning
·16-amp plug
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·Twin Screens Infotainment + Digital Cluster
·Auto-Dimming IRVM
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🛡️Safety
·All four wheels get disc brakes
·Regenerative braking system with four levels (0 to 3) via paddle shifters
·One-pedal driving mode activated by long press on the left paddle
·Level 2 ADAS suite standard, including auto emergency braking, lane keep assist, high beam assist, adaptive cruise control, parking collision avoidance, and leading vehicle departure alerts
·6 airbags
·ESC
·Hill start assist
·Tyre pressure monitor
·ISOFIX child seat mounts
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·ADAS
·360-degree camera
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Warranty & After-sales
·15-year or unlimited kilometre battery warranty for the first owner
·Assured buyback value of up to 80% after three years
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·vehicle warranty: 3 years / 100,000 km standard
·extended warranty options up to 5 years available
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✨Design & Exterior
·Front bumper has a slimmer cooling slot positioned above the number plate
·Triangular pods housing LED fog lamps have minor detailing changes versus the ICE Syros
·Charging port located on the front left fender
·Battery pack has a slight visible protrusion underneath the car
·Tri-spoke alloy wheel design exclusive to the EV
·Rear design changes limited to an EV badge
·Matte grey-greenish exterior colour seen on test car
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·Body-Coloured Grille
·All Black R16 Alloys
·Expansive Skyroof™
·Dual-Tone Roof
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📊Sales & Imports
·HTK is the only Nepal-official variant currently offered
·Ex-showroom price_npr: Rs 37,90,000 for Syros EV HTK
·Introductory offer price_npr Rs 35,90,000 for first 100 buyers
·Bookings opened during NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026
·Only 42 kWh battery version imported to Nepal initially
·Model sources from India-spec Syros EV production
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·officially imported and sold by Agni Group Nepal
·XUV 3XO range starting price Rs 48 lakh listed
·MX1 positioned as entry petrol variant in Nepal
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Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Kia Syros EV
Mahindra XUV 3XO

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationKia Syros EVMahindra XUV 3XO
Ex-showroomरु 37,90,000रु 48,00,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 15,500≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance≈ रु 8,485≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road≈ रु 38,13,985≈ रु 48,33,985
EMI / month≈ रु 45,566 · 5 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 57,709 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Kia Syros EV is रु 10,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (26.6%), while the Mahindra XUV 3XO is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Kia Syros EV if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 25.4 PS more power; 55 Nm more torque.

Choose the Mahindra XUV 3XO if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 117 more service centres in Nepal (147 vs 30); 86 more showrooms in Nepal (130 vs 44).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 31 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Kia: 44 showrooms, 30 service centres · Mahindra: 130 showrooms, 147 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Kia Syros EV vs Mahindra XUV 3XO — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Syros EV or Mahindra XUV 3XO?

As of October 2026, the Kia Syros EV starts at Rs 37.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 10.1 lakh less than the Mahindra XUV 3XO at Rs 48 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Syros EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO in Nepal?

The Kia Syros EV costs Rs 37.9 lakh and the Mahindra XUV 3XO costs Rs 48 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Syros EV or the Mahindra XUV 3XO?

These two split the decision: the Kia Syros EV is रु 10,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (26.6%), while the Mahindra XUV 3XO is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Kia Syros EV if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Mahindra XUV 3XO if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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