Mahindra XUV300

The Mahindra XUV300 is a subcompact 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 TUV300 to rival the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and the Ford Ecosport.

Not to be confused with Mahindra XUV500
Mahindra XUV300
Overview
ManufacturerMahindra & Mahindra
Production2019–present
AssemblyNashik, Maharashtra, India
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact SUV
Body style5-door SUV
PlatformX100 Platform
RelatedSsangYong Tivoli
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L I4, (diesel) (115hp 300nm)
1.2 L I3, (petrol) (110hp 200nm)
Transmission6-speed Manual
6-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (100 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,821 mm (71.7 in)
Height1,617 mm (63.7 in)

History

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

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. An automatic variant is now available. The new petrol engine co-developed by Ssangyong delivers 110 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque[6][7] while the diesel engine borrowed from Mahindra Marazzo outputs 115 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque.[7]

Safety

In 2020, XUV300 was subjected to crash tests by the Global NCAP and it achieved the result of five stars for adult occupant protection and four stars for child occupant protection[8]. It scored a maximum of 16.42 points on a scale of 17 for adult occupant safety and 37.44 points on a scale of 49 for child occupant safety. It is the first Indian-made car to score the highest points among all five-star rated Indian cars tested so far by Global NCAP[8]. This is also the first Indian-made car to score a four-star child safety rating[8][9].

References
  1. "MAHINDRA'S MUCH-AWAITED SUV, S201 CHRISTENED XUV300". Mahindra XUV300.
  2. "2018 Mahindra XUV300 (S201) goes offroad testing in Leh - Spotted at Khardung La". RushLane. 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
  3. "Mahindra XUV300 wind tunnel testing at Pininfarina studio in Italy - Video". RushLane. 2018-12-30. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
  4. "Mahindra XUV300's segment-first features revealed officially". CarToq. 2018-12-19. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  5. "2019 Mahindra XUV300 dimensions revealed". Autocar India. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  6. "Ford To Get 1.2-litre Turbo Petrol Engine From Mahindra XUV300 | CarDekho.com". CarDekho. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  7. Singh, Varun. "Mahindra XUV300 launch on Feb 14". India Today. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  8. "Mahindra XUV300 Achieves Five Stars And Highest Combined #SaferCarsForIndia Result To Date". Global NCAP. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  9. "Mahindra XUV300 gets 5-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP test". Economic Times. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
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