Mahindra has launched the XUV300 at a starting price of Rs 7.90 lakh (ex-showroom). for the base W4 petrol variant and going up to ₹ 11.99 Lakh for the top-spec W8 .
The Mahindra XUV300 is based on the SsangYong Tivoli’s X100 platform, which has been modified and altered to fit within the crucial sub-four-metre length. That said, the XUV300 is still the widest compact SUV on sale and also has the longest wheelbase in its class. the XUV300 will be available in a total of four variants – W4, W6, W8 and W8 (O). Features that will be standard across the range include two airbags, ABS, disc brakes on all four wheels, LED tail-lights and all four power windows.
In addition to those, the W8 gets dual-zone automatic climate control, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a reverse camera, cruise control and more; while the range-topping W8 (O) packs even more kit in the form of front parking sensors, 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, a sunroof, and a class-leading seven airbags.
Powering the XUV300 is 1.5-litre diesel engine, making 117hp and 300Nm of torque; along with a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine putting out 110hp and 200Nm of torque. The Mahindra XUV300’s fuel-efficiency figure is pegged at 17kpl for the petrol variant and 20kpl for the diesel variant. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox for now, with an AMT set to be introduced in the XUV300 in the months to come.
Its pricing puts it squarely in the territory dominated by the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Creta . Having opened pre-booking at the start of January, Mahindra has already received over 4,000 bookings for the XUV300.
