Mahindra XUV300: A Compact SUV with Style, Safety, and Performance
The Mahindra XUV300 is a compact SUV known for its muscular looks and impressive features. This article explores the various aspects of the XUV300, including its design, performance, interior comforts, and safety, highlighting recent updates and pricing details.
Bold Exterior Design and Features
The XUV300 boasts a muscular and broad front profile. It features the new Mahindra logo, which adds a fresh look to the car. The front includes projector headlamps, DRLs (Daytime Running Lights), and side indicators. Fog lamps are not factory-installed and would need to be added later. The lower grill is black, complemented by a chrome strip. Other front features include a tow hook option, a silver-finish skid plate, and an engine guard. The ground clearance for the XUV300 is 180 mm.
From the side, the XUV300 has a robust appearance. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels and features all four disc brakes, even at the rear, ensuring strong stopping power. The tire section is 205/65 R16 radial. At the rear, the car continues its muscular design, featuring LED backlights and XUV300 badging. It includes a high-mount stop lamp, power antenna, and options like a sunroof and roof rails. The rear bumper incorporates a skid plate and two parking sensors.
The XUV300 measures 3895 mm in length, 1821 mm in width, and 1627 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2600 mm, contributing to a stable ride.
Powerful Engine Options
The Mahindra XUV300 is available with both diesel and petrol engine options, offering manual and automatic transmission choices.
The W8 diesel variant is powered by a 1.5-liter (1497 cc) four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. This engine delivers 115 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque, providing good performance. It offers an approximate mileage of 20 kmpl.
For those preferring petrol, the XUV300 features a 1200 cc petrol engine. This engine produces 108 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque, with an approximate mileage of 17 kmpl.
Comfortable and Feature-Rich Interior
Inside, the XUV300 offers a comfortable and practical space. The doors are equipped with controls for all four power windows, central locking, and ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirror) adjustment. Each door also includes a speaker, a bottle holder, and some storage space.
The dashboard features a dual-tone finish. While the base variants come with fabric seats, the top models offer leather upholstery. The front seats in the W8 variant include height adjustment and seat recline options. The driver’s area has a lever for opening the bonnet, a fuse box, an idle start/stop button, and a headlamp leveler. The AC vents have a glossy black finish.
The steering wheel also features the new Mahindra logo and is leather-wrapped. It is tilt-adjustable in the W8 variant. The left side of the steering wheel has controls for infotainment and telephony, while the right side includes cruise controls. Wiper controls and automatic headlamp controls are also conveniently placed.
The instrument cluster includes an analog meter and speedometer. The Multi-Information Display (MID) screen provides useful information such as Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) readings, settings, average mileage, and range.
The center console houses a 7-inch infotainment system, which also features the new Mahindra logo. This system supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, and AUX connectivity. It displays various car information and includes an in-built navigation system. The audio system combines four speakers and tweeters. Other central controls include a hazard light switch and trip controls, along with switches to turn airbags on or off.
The XUV300 comes with a fully automatic climate control system. Below this, there are two USB ports, an AUX port, and a 12-volt charging outlet, along with some space for a phone. The car uses a six-speed manual gearbox and a handbrake. The car key also features the new Mahindra logo.
The XUV300 offers an electric sunroof, available from the W6 variant onwards, including the W8 diesel variant. The rear seats also come with adjustable headrests for passenger comfort.
Dimensions and Capacity
The XUV300 has a boot space of 257 liters. A parcel tray is not included and would need to be added separately. The fuel tank capacity is 42 liters.
Top-Notch Safety Features
Safety is a key highlight of the Mahindra XUV300, which has achieved a five-star safety rating. It is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Dual airbags
- Central locking and power unlock
- Reverse parking sensors
- Reverse parking cameras
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Seat belt warning system
Pricing and Availability
The Mahindra XUV300 has an ex-showroom starting price of ₹8,41,000 for its base variant. The top model can go beyond ₹14 lakhs on-road.
For the W8 diesel variant, the ex-showroom price is ₹12,41,000, with an on-road price around ₹14,40,000. The petrol W8 variant has an approximate on-road price of ₹13,20,000.
The waiting period for the XUV300 is approximately two months, which may vary depending on the specific variant chosen.
