Mahindra XUV300

Mahindra XUV300 Exterior

What you see is basically a Tivoli, albeit with heavy restyling. At the front, it gets a chrome-studded front grille, flanked by sleek headlamps with tear-like DRLs attached to the lower half of the main headlight. The bonnet boasts of some creases on it that give it a muscular look, while the side profile consists of flared wheel arches that house 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Also attractive is the two-tone colour combination with the 'floating roof' also visible. At the rear, the huge leaf-petal like LED tail lamps do well to take away the boxy look, while there is also a curving definition on the tail gate that looks quite nice. Then there is the faux skid plate at the rear as well.

Mahindra XUV300 Variants

The Mahindra XUV300 variants are as follows: W4, W6, W8 and W8 (O). Features include electric tailgate release, electrically adjustable wing mirrors, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Bluetooth, USB and Aux-in, steering mounted audio controls, follow-me-home headlamps, Blue Sense app, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, auto projector headlamps and wipers, ambient lighting, leather steering, heated wing mirrors and powered sunroof. In terms of safety, it is equipped with front parking sensors, multiple airbags, reverse camera with guidelines, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchors and corner braking control.

Mahindra XUV300 Interior

The cabin boasts of a dual-tone, black and beige colour theme with silver accents around. The circular elements in the dials change colour and look rather nice. Much of the switchgear feels top-notch in terms of quality, and the plastic on the dashboard has a textured feel to it. The front seats provide ample support with good cushioning. You also get a good view of the road from the driver's seat, with the wide bonnet visible ahead. Bottles and other goodies can be stowed in the door pockets, and the open-shelf above the glovebox is quite useful as well. Space at the rear is no hassle, as there is ample room for three occupants. There's also an extra neck restraint and three-point seatbelt for the third passenger. There are some cupholders as well, in the armrest. At 257-litres, boot space is decent.

Mahindra XUV300 Engine Specifications & Performance

The Mahindra XUV300 new model is powered by two engine options: a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that makes 110bhp and 200Nm of torque, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces 115bhp and 300Nm of torque. Paired to both engines is a 6-speed manual gearbox. The petrol motor is very refined and performance is sufficient. Driving on the highway is an effortless affair, thanks to the meaty mid-range. Even as the revs climb, the engine remains calm. The diesel engine gets an electronic variable geometry turbocharger, and feels responsive. Push the engine hard, however, and that's when it feels strained. But by and large, pulling power is always at your disposal. Even refinement levels are impressive on the diesel. Counter that with a mere difference in Mahindra XUV300 on-road price for both fuels, the diesel starts to make more sense. Also, the gearbox is smooth to operate, while the clutch on both models is light. Over bad roads, the XUV300 feels plush, as it tackles undulations without any fuss. The variable steering system is a segment-first. It gets three modes: Comfort, Normal and Sport. In Normal mode, the steering is light, and in Comfort mode – it lightens up further, making parking an easy job. Sport mode has the steering feel a bit heavy, but it's the grip from the tyres on offer that has the XUV300 stay planted.

Mahindra XUV300 Mileage

The Mahindra XUV300's ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure is rated at 17.0kmpl for the petrol model and 20.0kpl for the diesel model.