The first images of the base Mahindra XUV300 are
unofficially out, courtesy Autopunditz. The new sub-compact SUV is decently
equipped for a base grade. At the front, the entry-level grade of the Mahindra XUV300 misses out
on the LED DRLs flowing out of the bumper, fog lamps and chrome grille inserts.
It features LED tail lights, dual-tone interior colour scheme, audio system
with a compact monochrome screen, power windows (four) with an auto-down
function for the driver window, manual AC and large driver information display.
The range-topping Mahindra XUV300 features projector
headlamps, dual LED DRLs, 17-inch machined alloy wheels, large touchscreen
infotainment system with GPS navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone
automatic climate control system, cruise control, sunroof and leather
upholstery. It is equipped with two segment-first safety features: four-wheel
disc brakes and seven airbags.
Mahindra has confirmed that it will offer the XUV300
with petrol and diesel engine options. Reports say that the petrol engine is an
all-new 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder unit and the diesel engine is the
1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit from the Mahindra Marazzo. Both
engines, producing class-leading torque, will channel power to the front wheels
via a standard 6-speed manual transmission. An AMT should follow at a later
stage, but an AWD is unlikely.
Mahindra will launch the XUV300 on 15 February 2019.
The company will produce the new sub-4 metre SUV in Nasik, Maharashtra. Exports
are set to commence soon after the domestic launch, with South Africa becoming
the Ford EcoSport challenger’s first overseas market. A pure electric variant
is also planned in 2 variants, and it is scheduled to arrive in mid-2020.
