Mahindra
& Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has announced that bookings for the XUV300, its
stylish new compact SUV model would begin at Mahindra dealerships across India.
The XUV300 will be launched in February 2019.
The
XUV300 will offer an exciting cheetah-inspired design, ‘fun-to-drive’
performance, first-in-class hi-tech features, best-in-class safety and
class-defining interiors. The XUV300‘s headlamps integrate with the fog lamps
forming a Cheetah-like tear-duct, while the pronounced wheel arches are
inspired from the muscular haunches of the Cheetah. It comes with modern
grille, sculpted bonnet, pronounced shoulder and body lines, along with its
elevated stance. It has dual LED DRLs and bold LED tail lamps.
The
XUV300 will come with both petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.5L diesel
engine will produce 300Nm of peak torque while the 1.2 litre petrol engine will
produce 200Nm. The XUV300 will be the first compact SUV to offer seven airbags,
including a knee airbag for the driver, ensuring complete safety for all the
occupants. The XUV300 will also offer disc brakes on all 4 wheels as standard
on all variants.
Segment-first
features will include dual-zone fully automatic climate control & front
parking sensors. The XUV300 will offer best-in-class width and the longest
wheelbase creating ample space inside its cabin to comfortably seat 5 adults.
The XUV300 will have premium leatherette seats, stylish dual-tone dashboard and
an electric sunroof.
The
XUV300 will be available in 3 variants – W4, W6 & W8. Features like airbags,
ABS, disc brakes on all four wheels, six speed transmission, LED tail lamps,
all four power windows, etc., will be standard across all variants. In
addition, the XUV300 will also come with an option pack variant – W8 (O) -
which would have additional technology and safety features.
The
XUV300 will be built at the company’s manufacturing facility at Nashik in
Maharashtra.