With its launch scheduled on February 14, fresh details have emerged revealing the equipment break-up of the much anticipated Mahindra XUV300 compact SUV.
Based on the SsangYong Tivoli sold in international markets, the XUV300 will be available in four trim levels - W4, W6, W8 and W8(O) – and will be offered with a choice of a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol making 200Nm of peak torque and the 1.5-litre diesel engine from the Marazzo though it’s expected to use a different tune.
Here is a look at what you can expect from each variant
Mahindra XUV300 W4
- Audio system with 4 speakers (diesel only)
- Electric adjust wing mirrors
- Electric tailgate release
- Gear shift indicator
- Multi-mode steering
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Dual airbags
- ABS with EBD
Mahindra XUV300 W6: In addition to the features from the W4, the W6 gets
- Keyless entry
- Steering mounted audio controls
- Wheel caps
- Roof rails
- Rear spoiler with high mounted stop lamp
Mahindra XUV300 W8: In addition to the W6, the W8 adds in
- Keyless entry and go
- 7-inch touchscreen with navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Two tweeters
- ESP with hill hold assist
- Micro hybrid technology
- Dual zone climate control
- Cruise control
- Reverse camera with guide lines
- 6-way adjust driver seat
- Auto projector headlamps and wipers
- Electric folding wing mirrors
- Ambient lighting (mood lighting)
- Heated mirrors
- LED DRLs
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Front and rear faux skid plates
Mahindra XUV300 W8(O)
- Knee and side airbags
- Leatherette upholstery
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Front parking sensors
- 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels
- Sunroof
As we had previously reported the XUV300 features many segment-first and segment leading features in the top trim such as 17-inch alloys, tyre pressure monitoring system, front parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, sunroof and a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation.
When launched, the XUV300 will rival not only compact SUVs likes of the popular Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the Ford EcoSport and the Tata Nexon but also larger offering such as the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki S-Cross. Expect prices to be in the range of Rs 8-12 lakh.
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