The Mahindra XUV300 equipped with an AMT will be recognised
from an "autoSHIFT" badge right below the equipment line badge on the
tailgate. The sample seen here is in the W8 grade, and according to the source
publication, powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine that churns
out 115 BHP at 3,750 rpm and 300 Nm of torque at 1,500-2,500 rpm. The
automated manual transmission this engine is paired with is a 6-speed unit.
The 6-speed automated manual transmission in the
Mahindra XUV300 will be available with even the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol
engine that produces 110 BHP at 5,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at
2,000-3,500 rpm. Currently, both the engines come linked to a 6-speed manual
transmission as standard. Reports say that the 6-speed automated manual
transmission will only serve as a temporary solution until Mahindra launches
the more expensive 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission along with
the BS-VI upgrade next year.
On the outside, the Mahindra XUV300 comes with
features like projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 17-inch diamond-cut alloy
wheels, LED tail lights and dual-tone roof rails. Electric sunroof, leatherette
upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control and 7-inch touchscreen
infotainment system with GPS navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are some
of the interior highlights. Main safety features include 7 airbags, four disc
brakes, front parking sensors and ESP with Roll-over Mitigation.
The Mahindra XUV300 MT is currently priced at INR
7,90,000* and extend up to INR 11,99,000*. The Mahindra XUV300 AMT will be
priced slightly higher.
