The Mahindra XUV300, revealed
digitally last Wednesday, will launch in the first half of February with petrol
and diesel engines that will come mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.
A close inspection of an image shown to the media on
Wednesday provides a look at the AMT shift lever. An automatic version should
help the new model take the fight straight to the Maruti Vitara Brezza and the
Tata Nexon. The Ricardo-sourced AMT unit on the NuvoSport and the TUV300 could
find its way to the baby-XUV.
The Mahindra XUV300 shares the X100 platform with
the SsangYong Tivoli and its class-leading wheelbase of 2.6m. While the engine
specifications are yet to be revealed, the company insists that the model will
offer the 'highest torque in its class.' Various reports have suggested that
the XUV300 will be kitted-out with turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre
diesel Mahindra motors.
Among the chief highlights of the XUV300 will be its
lengthy equipment list, which will include premium features like dual-zone
automatic climate control, electric sunroof, four disc brakes, and seven
airbags. M&M has said that the segment-leading features and the powerful
engines will ensure that the new model isn't merely a 'car to get one from
point A to point B at a low per km cost.'
Mahindra will launch a pure electric variant of the
XUV300 in mid-2020. The zero-emission vehicle will be sold with two powertrain
options, with the top-spec model likely to feature a 380-volt system jointly
developed by Ssangyong and Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd.
