The Mahindra XUV300 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra. It is based on the X100 platform of SsangYong Tivoli and has been sold in Indian market since February 2019. Mahindra slotted it in the segment along with their Bolero Neo (formerly called the TUV300) to rival the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and the Ford EcoSport.
| Mahindra XUV300 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mahindra & Mahindra |
| Also called | Mahindra XUV400 (Electric Version) Mahindra XUV 3XO (Facelift) |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | India: Nashik, Maharashtra |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | X100 Platform |
| Related | SsangYong Tivoli |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L I4, (diesel) 1.2 L I3, 1.2-litre I4 T-GDI (petrol) |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual 6-speed automated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (100 in) |
| Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 1,821 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,617 mm (63.7 in) |
History edit
The XUV300 was initially codenamed as S201.[1] Based on European spec Ssangyong Tivoli, it underwent major modifications to suit Indian roads and market conditions.[2] The SUV was wind tunnel tested at Pininfarina facility in Italy.[3] Mahindra officially revealed the name of XUV300 in December 2018.[4] The SUV is wider and taller than Tivoli in dimensions but is made shorter than the counterpart to fit into sub-four-meter segment.[5] It also resembles its sibling XUV500 in looks with similar projector headlamps and DRLs, front grille and the wheel arches.[2] It was launched on 14 February 2019 in India.
Engine edit
The XUV300 is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine with 6-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed automatic variant is also now available. The new petrol engine co-developed by Ssangyong delivers 110 hp (82 kW; 112 PS) of power and 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft; 20 kg⋅m) of torque.[6][7] while the diesel engine borrowed from Mahindra Marazzo outputs 115 hp (86 kW; 117 PS) of power and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) of torque.[7]
Safety edit
The Mahindra XUV300 was tested in its most basic safety specification of 2 airbags and standard ISOFIX anchorages.[8] It scored 5 stars for adult occupant protection and 4 stars for child occupant protection, scoring the highest combined rating for any Indian car tested yet and the first four-star child safety rating.[8] Its structure was deemed to be capable of higher loading. It is also the first five-star rated car to offer side and curtain airbags as an option. It offers side, curtain and knee airbags only as an option on all variants. ESC is optional. ISOFIX anchorages are standard. The car offers head restraints for all passengers in its higher variants, however the three-point seatbelt which was available for the middle rear occupant on higher variants at launch has now been replaced by a less safe 2-point lap belt across the range.[9]
Mahindra sponsored a UN ESC test and pedestrian protection test with Global NCAP in 2020 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013), which it passed, hence earning the car Global NCAP's coveted Safer Choice Award.
| Global NCAP scores (2020)[10] | |
| Adult Occupant stars | 
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| Adult occupant score | 16.42/17.00 |
| Child Occupant stars | 
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| Child occupant score | 37.44/49.00 |
Mahindra XUV400 edit
On 11 September 2022, Mahindra announced electric version of the XUV 300, named XUV 400. It retains the same design and equipment as its petrol--driven counterpart. It is equipped with a 39.4 kWh Li-ion battery pack with an estimated 456 km range as tested by ARAI. Its motor is located in the front axle producing 150 hp and 310 Nm of torque with 0 to 60 mph in 8.1 s. Critics praised the vehicle for its performance and ease of use, but many noted its lack of premium features and the overall interior being dated. Its main competitor is Tata Nexon EV.
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2023 Mahindra XUV 400 EL EV (India) -
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References edit
- ^ "MAHINDRA'S MUCH-AWAITED SUV, S201 CHRISTENED XUV300". Mahindra XUV300.
- ^ a b "2018 Mahindra XUV300 (S201) goes offroad testing in Leh - Spotted at Khardung La". RushLane. 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "Mahindra XUV300 wind tunnel testing at Pininfarina studio in Italy - Video". RushLane. 2018-12-30. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ "Mahindra XUV300's segment-first features revealed officially". CarToq. 2018-12-19. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ "2019 Mahindra XUV300 dimensions revealed". Autocar India. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ "Ford To Get 1.2-litre Turbo Petrol Engine From Mahindra XUV300 | CarDekho.com". CarDekho. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ a b Singh, Varun. "Mahindra XUV300 launch on Feb 14". India Today. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Mahindra XUV300 Achieves Five Stars And Highest Combined #SaferCarsForIndia Result To Date". Global NCAP. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Mahindra raises XUV300 prices and deletes features!". Team-BHP.com. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Results". GLOBAL NCAP.
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