Mahindra Rs 9 lakh SUV to be segment-killer?

The SUV market in India has exploded in the last few years. The compact SUV segment has been one of the major contributors to this growth. Compact SUVs provide the feel of an SUV in a compact size, ideal for crowded cities. The XUV300 is one of the cars in this segment. It competes against the Maruti Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. Considering Mahindra’s recent push in the SUV segment with the XUV700, the XUV300 which is awaiting a facelift in the country will greatly benefit from it. In today’s article, we will look at this Mahindra Rs 9 lakh SUV which can become a segment-killer after its next update.

Mahindra XUV300 – 7 reasons to consider

Design

The XUV300 comes with an aggressive front end design. The headlamps seamlessly integrate with the fog lamps, a design that Mahindra has also used on the XUV700 as well. It gets pronounced shoulder & body lines giving it a solid stance. Overall, the car looks quite imposing already. We do not expect to see any major changes being made to the exterior design of the car. With that being said, elements like bumper and alloy wheels will be revamped to give the car a fresh look. We expect the car to come with some major changes on the interior design front. Currently, the XUV300 gets a centre console that looks outdated when compared to most of its rivals. A new dashboard layout is expected with the car.

Engine specifications

XUV300 comes in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine is a 1.2-litre turbocharged unit capable of producing 108bhp and 200Nm of torque. The diesel engine is a 1.5-litre unit capable of producing 115bhp and 300Nm of torque. Both the engines come with manual and AMT gearbox options. We expect the engine to be re-tuned in order to make slightly more power than the currently available car.

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Rs 9 lakh Mahindra SUV features

The XUV300 comes loaded with a lot of comfort-oriented features. A 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an electric sunroof, tyre pressure monitoring system, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, steering modes, front parking sensors, heated ORVMs and dual-zone climate control are some key features of the currently available XUV300. Looking at Mahindra’s offerings with the XUV700, we can expect a lot more features to be made available with this compact SUV in its next update. Electronic parking brake with Auto Hold, 360-degree parking camera, 3D surround sound system, Alexa compatibility, a bigger touchscreen infotainment system, etc. could be some of the features that the car could come with.

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Rs 9 lakh Mahindra SUV safety

The Mahindra XUV300 is the safest car in the Indian market. It has a 5-star rating from GNCAP and is the highest rated car in the Indian market. It comes with a host of active and passive features like dual-front airbags, seat pre-tensioner, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors from the base model. It gets seven airbags, all four disc brakes, a front parking sensor and hill start assist in the top-spec model. Features like Auto Booster Headlamps, personalised safety alerts, etc. could make their way to the car if Mahindra decides to go aggressive with this SUV as well.

Pricing

The pricing of the XUV300 starts from Rs 9.31 lakhs and goes to Rs 15.66 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai). We expect the next car to come with competitive pricing in order to take on the other cars in the segment.

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MAHINDRA XUV300 – 7 REASONS TO CONSIDER

Mahindra is an SUV maker by core. They have been delivering rugged SUVs for past so many years, the experience of which clearly shows in all their modern products.

The brand has been offering SUVs for every possible varied requirement in passenger as well as the commercial segment. Mahindra was the first brand to start the micro SUV trend in the country as well. Understanding the inclination of buyers towards more practical and comfortable SUVs, they even launched a compact-segment SUV, the Mahindra XUV300.

The car sits on a monocoque platform, meaning it does not compromise on comfort but is able to deliver the SUV feel for everyday usage. In today’s article, we will specifically look at this product and discuss the top seven reasons why you should consider the Mahindra XUV300. Let’s go.

SAFETY Mahindra XUV300There are a lot of accessories that can be installed aftermarket, however, there are very few avenues through which you can enhance the safety of your car. Safety has now become an equally important factor, thanks to various crash assessment programs (GNCAP, ASEAN NCAP, etc.).

Taking this point forward, Mahindra XUV300 is the highest-rated car (adult safety & child safety) in its segment. The car gets all-disc brakes and Cornering Brake Control, starting from the base variant itself. Top variant offers first-in-segment seven airbags, inspiring confidence in the driver as well as the passengers.

PERFORMANCE

Mahindra has loaded the XUV300 with the most torque-producing engines in its segment. The 1.2-litre petrol engine makes 109bhp and 200Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre diesel engine, on the other hand, makes 115bhp and 300Nm of torque. These figures are not just good on-paper but translate to real-world as well.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Mahindra calls its AMT gearbox ‘AutoSHIFT’. Unlike other jerky AMT gearboxes available in the market, this one is free of lag, making it as seamless as any regular automatic torque converter transmission.

With no lag, AutoSHIFT allows for quick overtakes as well as hassle-free driving in congested city conditions. In simple words, AutoSHIFT perfectly complements the high-performing engines that power this compact SUV.

SPACE

Mahindra XUV300Mahindra XUV300 is the widest (1821mm) car in its segment. This helps it in offering the best shoulder room in the second row, enabling three adults to fit in easily. Along with this, the car offers ample headroom and knee room. Not just spacious, the car is comfortable as well. Moreover, the seats come with a 60:40-split feature, meaning you can expand the boot space according to your convenience.

CONNECTED CAR TECHNOLOGY

Mahindra offers connected car tech on the XUV300 via its BlueSense Plus application.

You can directly communicate with the car through this application. BlueSense Plus offers services like vehicle status, health diagnosis, live tracking, driving-behavior data, along with features like remote lock/unlock and many more.

This adds to the convenience, making the ownership experience more pleasant.

SUV STANCE

Mahindra XUV300 2020 Belonging to the SUV family requires a product to look like one as well. Mahindra XUV300 gets segment-exclusive 17-inch wheels that help it maintain the SUV stance. Moreover, the compact SUV gets the longest wheelbase (2600mm) in the segment. This allows for the car to handle like an agile SUV, helping it further relate with the rest of it’s big SUV family.

UNIQUE FEATURES

Mahindra XUV300Mahindra XUV300 comes loaded with features, many of them being unique to this car. Dual-zone climate control, tyre position display, hazard braking lights and steering modes are some key features of the XUV300.

With the availability of such unique features, the car becomes an overall value for money proposition for buyers.If you have car buying doubts click here to ask!

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