Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport launched: price, engine, specs, features and design

The XUV300 TurboSport is 20hp more powerful than the lower-spec turbo-petrol engine.

Mahindra has launched the new XUV300 TurboSport in India with prices ranging between Rs 10.35 – 12.90 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new 1.2-litre T-GDi turbo-petrol motor is now the highest-spec powertrain available with the XUV300, topping the existing 1.2 turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel engines. This new motor has been made available on the higher three trims of the XUV300 –  W6, W8 and W8(O).

  • New turbo-petrol engine makes XUV300 the most powerful in its class
  • Cosmetic updates include new gloss black elements with red accents 
  • Interior gets a new all-black theme with red and silver highlights

Here’s a look at the detailed price list of the XUV300 TurboSport:

Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport price (ex-showroom)
Trim W6 W8 W8(O)
Monotone Rs 10.35 lakh Rs 11.65 lakh Rs 12.75 lakh
Dual Tone Rs 11.80 lakh Rs 12.90 lakh

Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: most powerful engine in its class

The XUV300 T-GDi draws its power from a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol unit that produces 130hp and 230Nm of torque (250Nm with overboost function), and comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. In comparison to the existing 1.2-litre turbo-petrol MPFI engine already found on the XUV300, the new motor features a 250bar GDI (gasoline direct injection) fuel system that improves performance and fuel efficiency.

It also gets a mild-hybrid start-stop system to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Mahindra is claiming a fuel economy of 18.2kpl with this new engine on the XUV300.

This new engine produces 20hp and 30Nm more than the 110hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol unit, and it now also makes the XUV300 the most powerful compact SUV in its class. Both turbo-petrol engines will co-exist, along with the 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine.

Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: design, interior and features

In terms of design, the front fascia gets a new gloss black grille with red inserts, while the chrome elements on the central air intake on the front bumper have been blacked out. It also gets Mahindra’s new Twin Peaks logo.

Mahindra is also offering a three new dual-tone colour options which include bronze with black roof, white with black roof and black with white roof. 

On the inside, the dual-tone black and beige interior theme has been swapped with an all-black theme that’s contrasted with red stitching for the upholstery and silver accents on the dashboard and steering wheel. As for features, top-spec W8(O) trims of the XUV300 continue to come equipped with an electric sunroof, projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 16-inch alloys, dual-zone climate control, 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, leatherette upholstery and 6 airbags. 

 Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: rivals

The updated XUV300 rivals turbo-petrol variants of the Hyundai VenueKia SonetRenault KigerNissan Magnite and Tata Nexon.  

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