Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport Series launched at Rs 10.35 lakh

Powered by the new 1.2-litre mStallion TGDi engine, the XUV300 TurboSport is the fastest ICE SUV under ₹15 lakh.

Mahindra has announced the launch of yet another SUV today. The new Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport promises better performance and gets an over-boost function, along with some minor cosmetic changes. Its prices start at ₹10.35 lakh and go up to ₹12.90 lakh. Bookings, test drives, and deliveries for the SUV will commence on October 10th.

The most important change on the XUV300 TurboSport Series is the new engine, so let's talk about it first. What you get is a 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol motor, producing 129bhp and 230Nm. Interestingly, it has the over-boost function, which raises torque to 250Nm for short bursts, allowing it to have a 0 to 60km/h time of just 5 seconds, which is pretty quick.

There are also four new colour options for the XUV300 TGDi – Blazing Bronze with a black roof, Napoli Black with a white roof, Pearl White with a black roof, and Blazing Bronze in monotone. In addition to the new colours, the older monotone Pearl White and Napoli Black are still available. The XUV300 gets a sportier theme, thanks to the red grille inserts, all-black ORVMs, an all-black leatherette interior, chrome-finished pedals, and a dual-tone exterior.

R Velusamy, President, of Automotive Technology and Product Development, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said, 'The new TurboSport Series powered by the TGDi powertrain has been developed for the Thrillennials seeking the ultimate driving experience. The XUV300 TGDi has been engineered to offer an edge in terms of performance, safety, comfort, and style for customers looking for an adrenaline-packed SUV.'

The XUV300 TurboSport Series will go up against other turbo-petrol SUVs in the segment, like the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet. It will be interesting to see how it stacks up against them in the real world.

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