A Sporty Spartan

A 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that generates 130 horsepower and 250 Nm of maximum torque and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission powers the Mahindra XUV300 T-GDi

- Kurt Morris

MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA MAKE THE sub-compact crossover SUV, known as the Mahindra XUV300. It is built on the SsangYong Tivoli’s X100 platform. The XUV300 has been around for a while and is currently offered in petrol, diesel, and an electric version as well. Mahindra claim that some of their clients wanted the XUV300 to perform better, so they chose to comply.

The brand-new Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport has been introduced in India, with its price ranging from Rs 10.35 lakh to Rs 12.90 lakh ex-showroom). The 1.2-litre T-GDi turbo-petrol engine, which replaces the old 1.2 turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel engines, is now the XUV300’s highest-spec powerplant. The XUV300’s higher three trim levels—W6, W8, and W8(O)—are equipped with this new powerplant.

In addition to receiving a new engine, the TurboSport has undergone several exterior aesthetic changes to set it apart from the standard model. The new Twin Peaks emblem is centred in the gloss black grille, which is first added to the front fascia. The bright red accent has been added further down to the bumper, replacing the chrome inserts in the middle, giving it a fashionable appearance. The other components, which still remain unchanged and resemble the XUV300, are the LED projector headlights, LED DRL, tail-lamps, and overall design.