Mahindra has launched a new top-spec variant of its TUV300 SUV at Rs 9.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 9.66 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Badged 'T10', the top-spec gets alloys wheels, a rear spoiler and black chrome inserts on the front fog lamps and grille. A new Pearl White exterior paint option has also been added.

On the inside, it comes with faux leather upholstery and an upgraded 7.0-inch infotainment system equipped with maps from MapmyIndia, navigation and the Mahindra Blue Sense app.

The TUV300 T10 is available in four configurations as follows: 

• Mahindra TUV300 T10 MT Rs 9.75 lakh 
• Mahindra TUV300 T10 AMT Rs 10.50 lakh
• Mahindra TUV300 T10 MT (Dual-tone) Rs 9.90 lakh
• Mahindra TUV300 T10 AMT (Dual-tone) Rs 10.65 lakh

(All prices ex-showroom, Delhi)

The T10 is powered by the same 1.5-litre engine that makes 100hp and 240Nm, found in other variants. The engine can be mated to a five-speed manual transmission or an AMT gearbox. 

The TUV300 T10 sub-four-metre SUV rivals the likes of the Maruti Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport and the Tata Nexon. Mahindra is also readying theTUV300 Plus for launchin the coming months. It is essentially a long-wheelbase variant of the TUV300 and will feature three-row seating with forward-facing seats for the third row as well.