Mahindra has introduced the AMT (automated manual transmission) version of the petrol-powered XUV300 compact SUV. The SUV is offered in 3 variants – W6, W8 and W8 (O) with prices starting at Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).
The top-spec Mahindra XUV300 W8 (O) variant also gets Mahindra’s new BlueSense Plus connected technology. The company has started accepting bookings for the XUV300 Petrol AMT with deliveries to commence from mid-February. Adding to it, Mahindra is also offering an electric sunroof on the mid-variants of the manual and AMT versions of the XUV300 compact SUV. The new Mahindra XUV300 W6 petrol MT with sunroof is priced at Rs 9.4 lakh (ex-showroom).
The W6, W8, and W8 (O) variants of the new Mahindra XUV300 also gets a new Galaxy Grey exterior colour option. The Mahindra XUV300 is powered by a BS6 compliant 1.2-litre, turbocharged petrol engine that churns out a maximum power output of 110bhp and a peak torque of 200Nm. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed AMT. The AMT gearbox comes with manual mode and Creep function. Other features include hill start assist, kick-down shifts, adaptive pedal response and tap-to-switch. The AMT gearbox also gets a feature that restrict car from moving in Auto or Manual mode if the doors are open.
The diesel version is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that churns out 115bhp of power and 300Nm of torque. This engine is paired to a 6-speed AMT option as well. The Mahindra’s BlueSense Plus connected car features include remote vehicle controls, location-based features, safety & security alerts, vehicle information and in-car controls.
Mahindra has also introduced two new exterior colours – Dual-tone Red and Dual-tone Aquamarine (W8 (O) AMT variants) and Galaxy Grey (W6 MT, W8 MT and W8 (O) MT variants). The new XUV300 compact SUV directly rivals the Maruti Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
