Mahindra XUV300 bookings open

Mahindra has started accepting bookings for the XUV300. The compact SUV is scheduled to be launched in February 2019. Mahindra has revealed that it will compete with SUVs in the Rs. 8 - 12 lakh (ex-showroom) price range.

The XUV300 is based on the SsangYong Tivoli. It will be available in four variants - W4, W6, W8 and W8 (O). The car has a trapezoidal grille with chrome inserts and sweptback headlamps with V-shaped LED DRLs. It has a dual-tone front bumper with a silver scuff plate and a pair of fog lamps. The SUV sports a floating roof design and has wraparound LED tail lamps. 

On the inside, the XUV300 gets a dual-tone interior with a touchscreen infotainment system and a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel. It has leatherette upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control and an electric sunroof. 

The XUV300 will be available with a choice of 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The petrol and diesel engines are claimed to produce 200 Nm and 300 Nm of torque respectively. 

Safety features on offer include 7 airbags, disc brakes all-round and ABS and front and rear parking sensors.