14 FEBRUARY 2019 | ENGLISH | CARS & BIKES | GENERAL AUDIENCE Mahindra has launched its much-awaited compact SUV, the XUV300 which is the baby sibling to XUV500. The starting ex-showroom price pan India for petrol variant is ₹7.9L going up to ₹10.25L and that for the diesel variant is ₹8.48L going up to ₹10.8L. This model also comes with the smart steering system, ABS with EBD, corner breaking control, all 4 disk brakes, collapsible steering & side intrusion. Watch to know more!<doc-sep>Mahindra XUV300 has been launched in India at a starting price tag of Rs 7.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The Mahindra XUV300 has managed to create a lot of excitement in the Indian market and as a result, there is a lot of expectations around the SUV. The Mahindra XUV300 will compete against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. The XUV300 will be manufactured at Mahindra's manufacturing facility at Nasik and if the recent launches by Mahindra are anything to go by, then the XUV300 is sure to be priced aggressively and that they did.The Mahindra XUV300 shares its platform with the SsangYong Tivoli which is a globally successful product, which has managed to sell over 2.6 lakh vehicles in over 50 countries since its launch in 2015. The Tivoli has also received multiple safety and ergonomic awards including a Grade 1 safety award from the 2015 KNCAP (Korean New Car Assessment Program), automotive safety test. While the Mahindra XUV300 is based on the Tivoli, the compact SUV receives several changes both in terms of designs as well as the features on offer - almost making a brand new car by its own.<doc-sep>Launched just yesterday at Rs 7.90-11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India), Mahindra’s XUV300 is expected to be a strong contender in the compact SUV segment. We’ve caught wind of the on-road price lists from four major Indian cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru – showing that the XUV300 costs the most in the capital of Maharashtra, and costs the least in West Bengal's capital city. Take a look at the table below for variant-wise prices in each of the cities: XUV300 variant-wise on-road prices Variant Delhi Mumbai Kolkata Bengaluru XUV300 petrol W4 9.10L 9.85L 8.84L 9.63L XUV300 petrol W6 10.04L 10.84L 9.76L 10.65L XUV300 petrol W8 12.12L 12.79L 11.48L 12.88L XUV300 petrol W8 (O) 13.55L 14.25L 12.83L 14.35L XUV300 diesel W4 9.99L 10.71L 9.48L 10.34L XUV300 diesel W6 10.91L NA 10.35L 11.30L XUV300 diesel W8 13.13L 13.58L 12.08L 13.56L XUV300 diesel W8 (O) 14.25L 15.09L 13.37L 15.03L Boasting a segment-first kit (front parking sensors, heated wing-mirrors, dual-zone climate control, etc.) and the torquiest engines in its class (110hp/200Nm, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 117hp/300Nm, 1.5-litre diesel), the XUV300 vies with the Ford EcoSport directly – while also seeing competition from the Tata Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza at the lower end and the Hyundai Creta at the higher end of the segment. Based on our review of the XUV300, Mahindra has done an excellent job of making a positioning its new model. Since the Indian carmaker is looking to provide a premium alternative to the Vitara Brezza and Nexon, it isn’t priced in the same range. Considering the segment, the XUV300 could possibly be Mahindra’s biggest seller till date. Also see: 2019 Mahindra XUV300 price, variants explained Mahindra confirms XUV300 AMT 2019 Mahindra XUV300 vs rivals: Price, fuel-efficiency comparison<doc-sep>It is a very exciting time for the compact SUV segment in India. The likes of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon and Hyundai Creta have already made this section competitive and tomorrow it is going to welcome a new entrant in the form of Mahindra XUV300. The new compact SUV will be homegrown auto major Mahindra and Mahindra's valentine gift for the Indian market. XUV300 has already gathered a lot of momentum before its introduction with the company receiving 4,000 bookings for the SsangYong Tivoli-based vehicle. The firm has also got over 60,000 enquiries across India for its fresh offering. The bookings had opened on January 9 in country-wide company dealerships and on the official brand website for an amount of Rs 20,000. With XUV300 all set to launch on February 14, I give you all the details you need to know about the Mahindra XUV500-inspired new compact SUV. Engine Under the hood, XUV300 will offer a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel one. The petrol motor will produce 110 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque, while the diesel powertrain will churn out 115 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque. Both engines will have a standard six-speed manual gearbox. There are expectations that the company will give the vehicle an automatic transmission in near-future. Fuel Efficiency The compact SUV's petrol and diesel variants will return mileage-figures of 17 kmpl and 20 kmpl, respectively. Variants XUV300 will come in four variants -- W4, W6, W8 and W8(O). Variant-Wise Features W4 -- 3.5-inch audio system + 4 speakers (diesel) -- Dual airbag + ABS with EBD -- ISOFIX seats -- Electrically adjustable ORVMs -- Electric tailgate release -- Gear shift indicator -- Multi-mode steering -- 16-inch steel wheels -- Body-coloured bumpers -- Door handles and mirrors -- Wheel and sill cladding W6 All the features of W4 and -- Keyless entry -- Steering mounted controls -- Wheel caps (added on 16-inch steel rims) -- Upper and lower grille in silver colour -- Door cladding -- Roof rails black -- Spoiler with HMSL W8 All the features of W6 and -- Passive keyless entry and push button start -- 7-inch capacitive touchscreen infotainment with navigation + Apple CarPlay and Android Auto -- 2 Tweeters -- Fabric upholstery + leatherette steering and gear knob -- ESP with hill hold, engine start stop -- Dual zone fully automatic temperature control (first-in-clss) -- Cruise control -- Reverse camera with dynamic guidelines -- 6 way adjustable driver seat -- Auto headlamps and wipers -- Electrically foldable ORVMs with indicators -- Mood lighting -- Heated mirrors -- One-touch up/down driver window -- 17-inch alloy wheels -- Projector headlamps and LED DRLs -- Silver front and rear skid plates W8 (O) All the features of W8 and -- 7 Airbags, including knee and side airbags (best-in-class) -- Leatherette interiors -- Auto-dimming IRVM -- TPMS -- Front parking sensors (first-in-class) -- 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels -- Sunroof -- Dual-tone roof rails Dimensions XUV300 will have a length of 3,995 mm and width of 1,821 mm. Its height will be 1,617 mm, wheelbase 2,600 mm and ground clearance 180 mm. It will come with a 265-litre boot and a 42-litre fuel tank. Exterior Design So far as the compact SUV's exterior design is concerned, its headlamps integrate with the fog lamps forming a Cheetah-like tear-duct and the pronounced wheel arches are inspired from the muscular haunches of the wild animal. The modern grille, sculpted bonnet, pronounced shoulder and body lines, along with elevated stance, give XUV300 a bold road presence. The dual LED DRLs and LED tail lamps add to the vehicle's style. Price The compact SUV will be priced between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). At these prices, XUV300 will be more expensive than Nexon, Vitara Brezza and EcoSport, but cheaper than Creta.<doc-sep>
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has launched the XUV300, a sub-compact sports utility vehicle with prices starting at Rs 7.9 lakh (petrol, ex-showroom, all India) and Rs 8.49 lakh for diesel. The XUV300 will hit the floor to join rivals such as Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon and Ford Ecosport. Based on the Ssangyong Tivoli platform, the XUV300 is the sixth attempt by the Mumbai-based company to get a slice of the burgeoning pie of mini SUVs currently dominated by the Brezza. This segment generates monthly domestic volumes of 23,000-28,000 units. The XUV300 is available in petrol and diesel engine options. The base price of the diesel variant is priced at Rs 8.49 lakh while its top-end version costs Rs 10.8 lakh. The top-end petrol version of it costs Rs 10.25 lakh. In comparison, the diesel-only powered Brezza has prices starting at Rs 7.77 lakh whereas the Nexon is priced at Rs 6.4 lakh for the petrol and Rs 7.44 lakh for the diesel version. Ford Ecosport’s petrol model costs Rs 7.82 lakh while the diesel version costs Rs 8.41 lakh. All prices ex-showroom, Mumbai. The petrol variant of the XUV300 has a capacity of 1.2 litre (three cylinder) and generates a peak power of 110bhp. The engine named G80 is borrowed from the smaller KUV100 but tuned up for better power thanks to the turbocharger. The diesel variant is powered by a 1.5 litre (four cylinder) engine which is also seen on the bigger and heavier Marazzo. The unit generates a peak power of 115bhp, slightly less than the Marazzo. Both petrol and diesel engines of the XUV300 are mated to a six-speed gearbox. An AMT variant will be added to the new SUV at a later date. Mahindra will launch a fully electric variant of the XUV300 (codenamed S210) in the second half of 2020. It is the only compact SUV with seven airbags, disc brakes on all wheels, front parking sensors and three driving options. Dual zone air-conditioning, heated ORVM, seat belt reminder for all occupants are some of the 25 safety related features in the XUV300. In the features list, the vehicle has a 7-inch touch screen, rear camera with park assist, smartphone pairing, dual zone interiors, leatherite seats, keyless entry, steering mounted controls, push button start, hill hold and six-way adjustable driver seat. The vehicle will be offered in six colours and three variants on petrol and diesel each. There is an additional variant available for an additional amount of Rs 1,19,000 over and above the W8 top-of-the-line variant. Despite having the biggest product portfolio, M&M’s share in the utility vehicle space is below 30 percent. With the XUV300 the company now has five products in the below 4 meters product category - KUV100, TUV300, Bolero Power+ and Thar. Some months ago it phased out the Nuvosport (rebadged Quanto) following poor demand. After the initial burst, the KUV and TUV have begun to struggle too.