Mahindra XUV300: Mahindra is all set to launch the facelift version of its popular SUV, the XUV300, next year. The new compact SUV has been spotted several times during testing, revealing significant changes in its exterior and interior.
The latest images hint at the presence of a large touchscreen infotainment system, which might also be shared with the upcoming five-door Thar variant. Below the floating screen, physical buttons can be seen for various operations, and the top-spec trims are likely to feature an all-digital instrument console.
The updated dashboard and center console come with metallic and dotted accents to enhance the overall premium appeal. The steering wheel seems to have been borrowed from the XUV700. We can expect the equipment list to be updated as well, and the exterior design might take inspiration from Mahindra’s upcoming electric SUV range.
In terms of aesthetics, the front fascia features elongated headlamps similar to those seen on the XUV700, with prominent LED daytime running lights above them. A thick strip is placed beneath the headlights, which can accommodate the new Mahindra logo, and the split bumper houses two vertical air intakes.
At the rear, a full-width LED light bar is expected along with a set of new LED tail lamps featuring a C-shaped signature. Performance-wise, the familiar 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine is likely to be used, producing a maximum power output of around 131 hp, while the 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine is expected to generate 117 hp.
Summery:
– Mahindra will launch the facelifted XUV300 next year with significant changes to its exterior and interior.
– The prototype of the new compact SUV has been seen undergoing testing, revealing clear updates to both the exterior and interior.
– The new images suggest the presence of a large touchscreen infotainment system, which may also be shared with the upcoming five-door Thar.
– The updated dashboard and center console come with metallic and dotted accents to enhance the overall premium appeal, and the new multi-function steering wheel seems to be borrowed from the XUV700.
– The exterior features include elongated headlamps similar to the XUV700, LED daytime running lights, a thick strip below the headlights for the new Mahindra logo, and vertical air intakes in the split bumper.
– The rear of the car is expected to have a full-width LED light bar and a set of new LED taillamps with a C-shaped signature.
– The powertrain options are likely to include a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine producing around 131 hp and a 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine producing 117 hp.
– The 2024 Mahindra XUV300 will compete against Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger, while the Kia Sonet will also receive a new version next year.
– Mahindra will also launch the five-door Thar in India next year.
