The all-new Mahindra XUV300 will launch in India on February 14, 2019. Situated as the quality sub-4 meter SUV, XUV300 is built on the X-100 stage, same as that of SsangYong Tivoli and will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. XUV300 is predictable to fill the gap for M&M in the compact SUV segment. Buyers looking to drive home XUV300 can pre-book it after paying only Rs 20,000.
Earlier, Mahindra & Mahindra organization director Pawan Goenka had said that the dense SUV section currently accounts for about 60 percent in the overall SUV volumes. He added that the company looks to bend about 15 percent market share of the section with the new vehicle.
"We have given some very superior and unique features in our XUV300. So, within the compact SUV segment, we are going to position it as the premium product," Goenka had said in Mumbai.
Mahindra & Mahindra, while announcing XUV300, had said that the XUV300 will compete against models in the Rs 8 lakh to Rs 12 lakh range. The models in that price range are Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford Comport, and even the Hyundai Creta.
M&M's XUV300 will be obtainable with two engine options – a 1.2-liter, turbo-petrol motor and the same 1.5-liter, turbo-diesel motor. Besides, the XUV300 comes loaded with features like a large 8.0-inch touch screen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a sunroof, and dual-zone weather control and leather seats. The XUV300 also has a dual tone dashboard, dual pod instrument console, height adjustable driver's seat; modifiable rear headrests with a devoted headrest for the middle passenger.
Carrying forward the individuality of XUV500, the grill of XUV300 has a more angular frame and has a cheetah-inspired design. The XUV300's headlamps put together with the fog lamps. XUV 300 also comes with diamond cut alloy wheels, and a roof-mounted spoiler. M&M's XUV300 will come with overturning camera and parking sensors, ABS, EBD, ESP and more.
Rajan Wadhera, President Automotive Sector, M&M said: "The XUV300 is an all-new product that is built on a global stage and comes with many segment firsts. The XUV300's head-turning, cheetah inspired design, 'fun-to-drive' performance, first-in-class hi-tech features, best-in-class safety and class defining interiors, make it an exciting & complete package that will find a strong connect and appeal among the consumers. We will offer the XUV300 in both petrol and diesel options."
XUV300 will be offered in three variants – W4, W6, and W8, along with an optional variant W8 (O). The car would be as comfortable as any other in the range and would have safety features even in its base model. Features like dual airbags, ABS, disc brakes on all four wheels, 6 Speed Transmission, LED tail lamps, all 4 Power windows, and more, are standard across all variants.
