The Mahindra XUV300 facelift is generating excitement among car enthusiasts as its launch in India draws near. Here’s what we know so far about this eagerly awaited update:
Launch Date:
While an official announcement is pending, industry insiders speculate that the XUV300 facelift will debut around March 2024, possibly towards the month’s end.
Style:
The facelift is poised to elevate the XUV300’s aesthetics with a fresh look, anticipated to include
- Revised front and rear bumpers for a contemporary appearance.
- Enhanced LED headlamps and taillights, promising improved visibility and style.
- Potential design tweaks like a revamped grille or updated fog lamp housings, though specifics remain unconfirmed.
Specifications and Features (Expected):
Engine choices are likely to encompass:
- A 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine, retaining the current offering.
- The possibility of introducing a 1.2L or 1.5L diesel engine, as per speculation, alongside the existing 1.5L diesel. Transmission options are expected to remain consistent with the existing manual transmission offerings.
Among the anticipated new features are:
- A larger touchscreen infotainment system running the latest Mahindra software.
- Potentially, an updated instrument cluster featuring a digital MID or a fully digital display, though this remains unconfirmed.
- Advanced driver assistance features such as lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking, the availability of which may vary by variant and remain unconfirmed.
- Modernized interior design elements and upholstery options, adding to the overall appeal of the cabin.
Price:
While official pricing details are yet to be disclosed, estimates peg the starting price range at around ₹9 Lakh (approximately $10,700), slightly above the current model’s price point. Actual pricing will hinge on the chosen variant and features.
| Specifications and Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Options | |
| Petrol | 1.2L turbocharged (anticipated) |
| Diesel | 1.2L or 1.5L (rumored) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission Options | Manual (expected to remain unchanged) |
| Style | |
| Exterior Refresh | – Revised front and rear bumpers |
| – Updated LED headlamps and taillights | |
| – Potential design tweaks like redesigned grille or fog lamp housings (unconfirmed) | |
| Features | |
| Infotainment System | – Larger touchscreen with latest Mahindra software (expected) |
| Instrument Cluster | – Updated instrument cluster with digital MID or fully digital display (rumored) |
| Driver Assistance | – Lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking (availability may vary) (rumored) |
| Interior | – Modernized design elements and upholstery options (expected) |
| Price | |
| Starting Price Range (Estimated) | ₹9 Lakh (approximately $10,700) |
As anticipation mounts, the Mahindra XUV300 facelift promises to set a new standard in the compact SUV segment, combining style, performance, and advanced features to captivate Indian car buyers. Stay tuned for further updates as the launch date approaches!
