The XUV300 is Mahindra’s sophisticated sub-four-metre compact SUV. It’s a shortened and re-engineered version of Mahindra subsidiary SsangYong’s Tivoli and is far removed from body-on-frame models like the TUV300. The Mahindra XUV300 debuts many class-first features but it is also among the pricier compact SUVs. It is available with petrol and diesel engine options with standard-fit 6-speed manual transmissions. The diesel engine is additionally available with the option of an AMT auto. The Mahindra XUV300 holds the distinction of being the safest car to be crash tested by Global NCAP being rated 5 stars on adult occupant protection and 4 stars on child occupant protection.
Price ₹ 9.02 lakh onwards | Mileage 17kpl | Engine 1197cc | Transmission Manual | Fuel type Petrol | Seating Capacity 5 Seater |
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The Mahindra XUV300 is smart and well turned out, and it also seems larger than its contemporaries. On the inside, you’ll find a fairly conve...
The Mahindra XUV300 is smart and well turned out, and it also seems larger than its contemporaries. On the inside, you’ll find a fairly conventional dashboard but the cabin does have a premium air about it. Seat comfort and cabin space are good but not great, but the XUV300’s width does make it a better five-seater than most rivals. Sadly, boot space is strictly limited.
The Mahindra XUV300’s 117hp, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine is very likeable. It’s not the quietest of engines but it is smooth and it delivers power in a friendly manner. The auto gearbox is also quite nice as AMTs go. As for the petrol engine, the 110hp, 1.2-litre turbocharged unit is quiet and refined but power delivery at low speeds isn’t the smoothest. The three-cylinder engine gets into its rhythm as you build the revs and offers a pleasant performance then on.
Unique to the Mahindra XUV300 in this segment is the option to adjust steering weight. The SUV is not pin-sharp but it is nice to steer nonetheless. Also, an absorbent suspension means you can drive it with vigour on poorly paved surfaces, but there’s no escaping the firmness. Do note, it is the heavier diesel that feels more surefooted.
Of the two engine options on offer, we’d pick the XUV300 diesel, as it has a broader range of abilities. And given that it is more efficient too, the ...