More than two years after it was first showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo, the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport has finally been launched with the new 1.2-litre mStallion direct injection turbocharged petrol engine. With this, it is now available in three engine options, including the ongoing 1.2-litre turbo-petrol MPFI and 1.5-litre diesel.
So without further ado, let’s figure out which type of engine and variant is right for you.
Engine Specifications and Performance
| Mahindra XUV300 | Petrol | Diesel | |
| Engine | 1.2-litre MPFI Turbo | 1.2-litre mStallion TGDi | 1.5-litre |
| Power | 110PS | 130PS | 115PS |
| Torque | 200Nm | 230Nm (250Nm with over-boost function) | 300Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual/AMT | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual/AMT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17kmpl | 18.2kmpl | 20kmpl |
- The Mahindra XUV300 comes with two petrol and one diesel engine, all offering class-leading outputs on paper and they honestly reword to an outstanding on-road performance too.
- Starting with the MPFI turbo-petrol unit, it offers smooth power delivery, and the twisting force is available at low revs too. However, you’ll adore the way it performs at highway speeds and love pushing it hard. On the other hand, its new TGDI iteration, which gets a new turbocharger and a high-pressure direct injection tech, makes the XUV300 the most powerful compact SUV in the country.
- Borrowed from the Marazzo, the diesel engine is livelier to drive; however, the diesel clatter and vibrations can annoy you a bit.
- All the engine options get a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, whereas the MPFI petrol and diesel units can also be had with an optional Automatic Manual Transmission (AMT) that further offsets the aggravation of dealing with slow-moving city traffic. The shifts are almost jerk-free, and the creep function further adds convenience.
Dimensions
The Mahindra XUV300 is 3995mm long, 1821mm wide (widest in its class), 1627mm tall and has the segment’s largest wheelbase of 2600mm. Its boot space is around 260 litres, equivalent to some compact hatchbacks.
Variants-wise Pricing and Features
1. Mahindra XUV300 W4
| Petrol | Diesel | |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 8,41,500 | Rs 9,60,300 |
Key Features: –
| Exterior | Steel Wheels, LED tail lamps, body-coloured door handles & ORVMs, sill & wheel-arch cladding, and black front & rear skid plates. |
| Interior | Fabric seats, dual-tone cabin, and bottle holder in all four doors. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Height-adjustable front seat belts, electric tailgate release, 12V accessory socket, electrically adjustable ORVMs, power windows, one-touch down function for driver’s window, steering modes, |
| Safety | Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, Corner Braking Control, ISOFIX mounts, speed sensing auto door lock, impact sensing door unlock, passenger airbag deactivation switch, rear parking sensors, pre-tensioner & load-limiter with front seat belts, central locking, all-four disc brakes, tyre position display and tyre pressure monitoring system. |
Verdict: XUV300’s base variant offers a good mix of essential comfort & convenience features as well as plenty of safety features. Buyers with budget restrictions can go with this.
2. Mahindra XUV300 W6
| Turbo-Petrol | TurboSport Petrol | Diesel | |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 9,99,995 (MT), Rs 10,50,800 (AMT) | Rs 10,35,000 | Rs 10,37,950 (MT), Rs 11,69,800 (AMT) |
| Price Difference From W4 Variant | Rs 1,58,495 | – | Rs 77,650 |
Key Features (over W4 variant): –
| Exterior | Steel wheels with covers, black roof rails, front scuff plates, electric sunroof. |
| Interior | All-black cabin (TGDi only), sunglass holder, multi-colour illumination for instrument cluster (AMT only). |
| Comfort & Convenience | Steering mounted audio & telephony controls, illuminated sun visors with vanity mirrors, a keyfob, follow-me-home & lead-me functions for the headlamps, and one USB charging port. |
| Infotainment | Music system with Bluetooth/AUX/USB connectivity, four speakers. |
| Safety | Hill-start Assist (AMT only) and ESP with roll-over mitigation (AMT only). |
Verdict: The W6 petrol variant bears a premium of around Rs 1.58 lakh over the respective W4 trim. Given the number of new additions, this price jump seems unjustified. Consider this trim only if you want the convenience of AMT or the jab of a diesel powertrain.
3. Mahindra XUV300 W8
| Turbo-Petrol | TurboSport Petrol | Diesel | |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 11,16,400 | Rs 11,65,001 (Rs 15,000 extra for dual-tone paint scheme) | Rs 12,41,300 |
| Price Difference From W4 Variant | Rs 1,16,405 | Rs 1,30,000 | Rs 2,03,350 |
Key Features (over W6 variant): –
| Exterior | Automatic projector headlamps, LED DRLs, alloy wheels (diamond-cut in TurboSport trim), chrome grille, door cladding, turn indicators on ORVMs, rear spoiler, silver skid plates and electric sunroof (Diesel and TurboSport only). |
| Interior | Piano black door trims, chrome door handles, |
| Comfort & Convenience | Rear defogger, rear wiper & washer, cruise control, 60:40 split rear seat, adjustable boot floor, height adjustable driver’s seat, adjustable headrests for 2nd-row window seats, front armrest with storage, dual-zone climate control, passive keyless entry, push-button start, electrically foldable ORVMs, rain-sensing wipers, 2 USB charging ports, and one-touch up/down function for driver’s window. |
| Infotainment | 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple Carplay & Android Auto, smartwatch connectivity, voice commands & SMS readout, and two tweeters (total of four speakers + two tweeters) |
| Safety | Anti-theft alarm and reverse parking camera. |
Verdict: Mahindra XUV300 W8 is well-equipped and far more sensible than the W6 variant.
4. Mahindra XUV300 W8 (O)
| Turbo-Petrol | TurboSport Petrol | Diesel | |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 12,38,200 (MT), Rs 13,06,000 (AMT) | Rs 12,75,001 (Rs 15,000 extra for dual-tone paint scheme) | Rs 13,23,300 (MT), Rs 13,92,000 (AMT) |
| Price Difference From W4 Variant | Rs 1,21,800 | Rs 1,10,000 | Rs 82,000 |
Key Features (over W/8 variant): –
| Exterior | Electric sunroof (standard) and front fog lamps. |
| Interior | Leatherette upholstery. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Adjustable headrest for all seats, bungee strap for stowage, rear centre armrest with cup holders, glovebox illumination, |
| Infotainment | Bluesense Plus connected car tech (AMT only). |
| Safety | Side & curtain airbags, ESP with roll-over mitigation, hill start assist front parking sensors and auto-dimming IRVM. |
Verdict: With a host of safety and feel-good features, the W8 (O) is a variant worth upgrading for.
