Mahindra XUV300 New Base W2 Variant Launched in India at Rs 7.99 Lakh, TurboSport trim Gets W4 Spec

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), a major player in the Indian automotive industry, has added two new base variants - W2 and W4 TurboSport to its widely popular XUV300 range. With this, there are now a total of five variants in the Mahindra XUV300 lineup: the W2, W4, W6, W8, and W8(O). The carmaker claims that the newly launched products strive to appeal to a larger demographic by providing excellent performance, functionality, and elegance at affordable pricing points. The XUV300 has long been a favourite among SUV aficionados, and these additional features should help it maintain its leadership in the segment. Now that there is a more budget-friendly model available, the XUV300's starting price has gone down to Rs 7.99 lakh. Therefore, the current pricing range for the Mahindra XUV300 begins at Rs 7.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.59 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. As far as market competition is concerned, the SUV goes head to head against the likes of the Hyundai Venue, the Kia Sonet, the Tata Nexon, and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. 

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Mahindra XUV300: Powertrain Options

Three different engines are offered for the sub-4 metre compact SUV: a 1.2-litre petrol turbocharged multipoint fuel injection (TCMPFI), a 1.2-litre mStallion turbocharged inter-cooled gasoline direct injection (TGDi), as well as a 1.5-litre diesel unit. The TGDi engine (TurboSport variant) cranks out 129bhp of maximum power and 230Nm of torque, the diesel engine puts out 115bhp and 300Nm of maximum torque, and the TCMPFI engine produces 108bhp of peak power and 200Nm of maximum torque. The TCMPFI and diesel engines both provide 6-speed MT and 6-speed AMT transmission options, whereas the TGDi only offers a 6-speed MT. This powertrain option was formerly offered starting with the W6 version. Further, it takes five seconds for the SUV to go from 0 to 60km/h.

Mahindra XUV300: Feature List

The XUV300 from the homegrown manufacturer receives updates to the feature list in addition to the powertrain. All the W4 variants now come standard with a sunroof, which was previously only available on W6 variants and higher. On top of that, a panoramic sunroof will be added by Mahindra with the XUV300's facelift which will likely arrive next year. The model also has amenities including dual-zone climate control, a 6-way driver's seat that can be adjusted, a 9-inch infotainment screen with connectivity options like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, steering-mounted controls, cruise control, a semi-digital instrument cluster, auto-dimming IRVM, and rain-sensing wipers, among others. A flat second-row floor with a 60:40 split ratio and 257 litre of cargo capacity are further features of the car. Moreover, since the XUV300 is a subcompact SUV, it has 180mm of ground clearance. 

On the safety front, it comes equipped with up to six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), and rollover mitigation.

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Mahindra XUV300: Price and Rivals

As mentioned earlier, the Kia Sonet, the Hyundai Venue, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and the forthcoming Tata Nexon facelift are several products on sale that the Mahindra XUV300 continues to compete against. While the TurboSport W4 trim costs Rs 9.29 lakh (ex-showroom), the W2 variant has a price tag of Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The ex-showroom prices for the SUV now range between Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 14.59 lakh. The XUV300's comprehensive price point guarantees that buyers have a wide range of options to suit their needs and budget constraints.