The 2019 Mahindra TUV300 has started reaching
dealerships. Spy shots have revealed the exterior and interior of the refreshed
model. Launched in September 2015, the Mahindra TUV300 is the only modern
ladder-frame SUV in its segment, although not the most successful one of the
lot. For MY2019, it has received a facelift that brings subtle visual changes.
The front-end of the sub-compact SUV has been
tweaked with a new radiator grille, a new lower grille and smoked headlamps.
The sides have remained the same, and even the alloy wheels have been carried
over from the outgoing model. At the rear, the new model features clear-lens
tail lamps, which are in the same shape as those of the old model. The interior
design has remained unchanged.
Mahindra will offer the new TUV300 in the existing
T4+, T6+, T8 and T10 grades and a new grade, which it will likely call ‘T10
(O)’. It will expand the standard safety pack to include high-speed warning
alert and likely co-driver SBR too. Rear parking sensors, not included in the
T4+ and T6+ grades of the old model, will be standard in the new model.
Moving to the specifications, the 1.5-litre mHawk100
turbocharged three-cylinder diesel engine will continue in the TUV300 post
facelift. This engine produces 100 BHP at 3,750 rpm and 240 Nm of torque at
1,600-2,800 rpm. Mahindra will discontinue the problematic 5-speed automated
manual transmission made by Ricardo. All the configurations will have a 5-speed
manual transmission only.
The 2019 Mahindra TUV300 may cost around INR 8.5
lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) onwards. The pre-facelift model’s prices range from
INR 8,39,638-11,04,183 (ex-showroom Delhi).