GaadiKey
  • Car News
    • Maruti Suzuki
    • Hyundai
    • Mahindra
    • Tata
    • Toyota
    • Ford
    • Nissan
    • Honda
    • Volkswagen
    • Renault
    • Kia
    • MG
    • Skoda
    • Fiat
    • Datsun
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Volvo
    • BMW
    • Audi
    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • Lexus
    • Ferrari
    • Lamborghini
    • Maserati
    • Pininfarina
    • Tesla
  • Bike News
    • Hero
    • Bajaj
    • TVS
    • Honda
    • Yamaha
    • BMW
    • Suzuki
    • KTM
    • Royal Enfield
    • Mahindra
    • Harley Davidson
    • Ducati
    • DSK Benelli
    • Indian
    • Kawasaki
    • Piaggio
    • Triumph Motorcycles
    • UM Motorcycles
  • Reviews
    • Bike Reviews
    • Car Reviews
  • Photos
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
GaadiKey
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Reviews Car Reviews

Mahindra XUV300 Review (Diesel)

The XUV300 scores in all areas and crucially like features, looks, engine, space- it does very well- more than rivals. It is exactly what the modern day compact SUV buyer wants.

Somnath Chatterjee by Somnath Chatterjee
February 25, 2019
in Car Reviews, Cars, Featured, Mahindra, Reviews
0
Mahindra XUV300 Rage Red Review Diesel variant
1.8k
VIEWS
Share on WhatsappShare on FacebookShare on Twitter

Introduction

Who is the king of SUVs? Mahindra? Nope, as the sales charts show Hyundai and Maruti raking in huge numbers with the Brezza and Creta. The best selling SUV in India is a Maruti. Mahindra has been known for making rugged SUVs but who wants to go through forests or no roads? When most hardly take their SUVs out in the wild.

ADVERTISEMENT

For most, the SUV presence and driving position is desirable but they want the space, comfort and features of a car. Mahindra tried it otherwise with the TUV300 with its rugged old school charm and the KUV100- both did not do well. Finally they have followed the trend and raided the SsangYong model family for a compact SUV and modified it for India. Say hello to the Mahindra XUV300. Is it good? Read on.

Looks

Whoever first sees the XUV300 says the SUV looks much bigger than rivals and mimics the Brezza too. Well, imitation is best form of flattery and the Brezza like square proportions work wonders and makes the car look bigger and appeal to a bigger audience. Mahindra took the SsangYong Tivoli and shortened it and also added some Mahindra attitude.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Mahindra XUV300 Red Rage

It works as the XUV300 looks fantastic. The cheetah inspiration is there and the headlamp detailing is also much like the XUV500. I like the way the grille and headlamp connect and how a wide stance it has with broad shoulders. The wheel-arches are well defined plus the big 17inch wheels fill it nicely. The floating roof makes the side interesting while the rear gives away to being more of a crossover with its hatch like tail-lamps. The paint finish and quality is a new high for Mahindra.

Interiors

Inside, more than the exteriors, Mahindra has left much of the Tivoli untouched and that is a good thing. This is unlike any other Mahindra product and fit plus finish is very good. There is a lot of silver used, which along with the light coloured cabin, lends the whole interior an airy feel. The instrument cluster is less cluttered than other Mahindra cars and displays all the info you need. More importantly ergonomically it is much better than other Mahindra cars and by that we mean pretty good space in the door pockets, storage is good and overall quality is for eg a lot better than even Scorpio!

The XUV300 has the longest wheelbase and is also the widest which reflects inside. Shoulder room is amongst the class best with three sitting at the rear easily. The seats though lack a bit of comfort. A slight disappointment is also the small boot which is below rivals.

Features

No contest. The XUV300 races ahead and brings many first in class features plus you can say it has more than cars costing double. There is a 7inch touch-screen which is slick and pretty good in its use-ability while it has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, cruise control, rear camera etc. The big stuff includes an electric sunroof, front parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system, dual-zone climate control, all round disc brakes, heated mirrors, engine modes etc. In safety it has 7 airbags, ISOFIX / Child Seat Anchors, Corner Braking Control, ABS with EBD etc.

ADVERTISEMENT

Driving

We drove the diesel XUV300- the petrol review will come soon, as and when we try to get it early for you. The diesel is the same Marazzo 1.5 unit with 115 bhp and 300Nm. While the petrol is a 1.2l turbo with 110 bhp and 200Nm. Compared to other Mahindra cars, the Marazzo was a big leap and the same is here on the XUV300. Refinement is better than its rivals and stuff like vibrations when using the gear lever is absent.

Mahindra XUV300 Review Diesel

Speaking of which the 6-speed manual being standard (no auto) is again much improved and the smoothest gearbox yet on a Mahindra. At low speeds the steering is light and so is the clutch.

More so the engine does not have lag so in the city you can drive around without shifting down too much. However on the highways is when you enjoy it. The XUV300 has the most torque in its class and it shows. You can overtake and cruise at big speeds easily- it is stable. The ride does not have the choppiness of previous Mahindra’s and is polished and while there is roll, it is controlled. The XUV300 feels agile and nimble for its class. The steering modes, though feels like a gimmick and no real change was felt in the sportier mode. In terms of mileage it delivers 20 kmpl for the diesel.

Mahindra XUV300 Rage Red Review Diesel variant

Variant to buy

There are three variants on offer and interesting some of the talked about features like the sunroof or 7 airbags are on the option pack available on top of the W8 trim. That said the W8 offers the best value as the features really make the car.  Talking about the color options, Mahindra XUV300 is available in 6 mono-tone colors and 2 dual-tone colors – Check all available Mahindra XUV300 Colors.

Vs rivals

Prices of the XUV300 start at Rs 7.9 lakh for the base petrol and stretches all the way to Rs 12 lakh for the top-end diesel. The Brezza is cheaper with a price range of Rs 7.7 lakh to 10.7 lakh. The Nexon is the cheapest with a starting price of Rs 6.3 lakh to Rs 10.8 lakh. The XUV is also more expensive than the EcoSport (Rs 7.8 lakh to Rs 11.8 lakh).

Yes, The XUV300 is more expensive than rivals but the top-end has features others do not have. One advantage others have on the XUV300 is the automatic as the XUV is manual only. The Nexon and Brezza are offered in AMT while the EcoSport has also a superb automatic. Compared to rivals the XUV offers a bigger look, more space and features while also having the most torque.

Mahindra XUV300 Review

Verdict

Safe to say, that this is the best Mahindra yet. The XUV300 scores in all areas and crucially like features, looks, engine, space- it does very well- more than rivals. It is exactly what the modern day compact SUV buyer wants. The XUV300 is an all rounder and currently the best compact SUV to buy. Over to you Maruti…

You can add more to this story by commenting below.

Check out the full photo gallery of new XUV300 below:

Mahindra XUV300 Rage Red Review Diesel variant
Mahindra XUV300 Review
Mahindra XUV300 Red Rage
Mahindra XUV300 Review Diesel

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU:

  1.   Mahindra XUV300 Colors: Orange, White, Silver, Red, Aquamarine, Black
  2.   Mahindra XUV300 Launched at Rs 7.9 Lakhs; First Compact SUV with 7 Airbags
  3.   Mahindra XUV300 Promo Video – “Set the Road on Fire”
SendShareTweet
ADVERTISEMENT
Somnath Chatterjee

Somnath Chatterjee

Subscribe
Login
Notify of
guest

guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
New Honda Activa 6G 2023 model colors - All Colors New Activa 6G Scooter

2023 Honda Activa 6G Colors: Blue, Red, White, Grey

March 4, 2023
2023 Honda Activa H-Smart Technology

2023 Honda Activa Colors (H-Smart): Blue, Black, Red, White, Grey

March 6, 2023
2023 Honda SP125 Colors: Blue, Grey, Red, Green, Black

2023 Honda SP125 Colors: Blue, Grey, Red, Green, Black

March 15, 2023
2023 Suzuki Access 125 All Colors - New 2023 Access Colors 125cc Suzuki Access Colors Standard, Special Edition and Ride Connect Edition All Colors 2023 model Access 125

2023 Suzuki Access 125 Colors: White, Blue, Silver

March 6, 2023
2023 Brezza from Maruti Suzuki New Maruti Brezza 2023 model colors all colors

2023 Maruti Brezza Colors: Blue, Red, Silver, Khakhi, Grey, White

February 1, 2023
All New Maruti FRONX Colors - All Colors New Maruti FRONX SUV

Maruti Fronx Colors: Blue, Brown, Red, White, Silver, Grey

March 6, 2023
Suzuki Access 125 Colors - All Colors

Suzuki Access 125 Colors: White, Red, Gray, Blue, Silver, Black

February 17, 2022
2023 Maruti Suzuki WagonR Colors All Colour Options

2023 Maruti WagonR Colors: Blue, Red, White, Silver, Grey, Brown

January 20, 2023
MG Gloster Blackstorm Advanced

MG Gloster Blackstorm Advanced launched at Rs 40.29 lakhs

May 30, 2023
Nissan Magnite GEZA Special Edition launched at Rs 7.39 Lakhs

Nissan Magnite GEZA Special Edition launched at Rs 7.39 Lakhs

May 26, 2023
Hyundai Motor India targets higher penetration in the hinterland of India

Hyundai Motor India targets higher penetration in the hinterland of India

May 25, 2023
Lexus LC500

Lexus LC500H Luxury coupe with high-end upgrades announced

May 25, 2023
BMW Z4 Roadster

BMW Z4 Roadster launched in India at Rs 89.3 lakhs

May 25, 2023
Volkswagen India opens 8 new touchpoints in India in a week

Volkswagen India opens 8 new touchpoints in India in a week

May 25, 2023
Hyundai Exter gets segment 1st features – Dashcam and Electric Sunroof

Hyundai Exter gets segment 1st features – Dashcam and Electric Sunroof

May 24, 2023
2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and AMG A 45 S 4M+ launched

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and AMG A 45 S 4M+ launched

May 24, 2023

Recent News

MG Gloster Blackstorm Advanced

MG Gloster Blackstorm Advanced launched at Rs 40.29 lakhs

May 30, 2023
Nissan Magnite GEZA Special Edition launched at Rs 7.39 Lakhs

Nissan Magnite GEZA Special Edition launched at Rs 7.39 Lakhs

May 26, 2023
Hyundai Motor India targets higher penetration in the hinterland of India

Hyundai Motor India targets higher penetration in the hinterland of India

May 25, 2023
Lexus LC500

Lexus LC500H Luxury coupe with high-end upgrades announced

May 25, 2023
BMW Z4 Roadster

BMW Z4 Roadster launched in India at Rs 89.3 lakhs

May 25, 2023
Volkswagen India opens 8 new touchpoints in India in a week

Volkswagen India opens 8 new touchpoints in India in a week

May 25, 2023
Hyundai Exter gets segment 1st features – Dashcam and Electric Sunroof

Hyundai Exter gets segment 1st features – Dashcam and Electric Sunroof

May 24, 2023
2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and AMG A 45 S 4M+ launched

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and AMG A 45 S 4M+ launched

May 24, 2023




Search this Website

No Result
View All Result

About

GaadiKey

GaadiKey blog is a one stop portal for all the latest in the automobile industry. We are a bunch of people who are passionate about bikes and cars. We share the experience, reviews and stuff connected to Gaadis.

Contact

  • Contact us

© 2022 GaadiKey - Prime GaadiKey.

No Result
View All Result
  • Car News
    • Maruti Suzuki
    • Hyundai
    • Mahindra
    • Tata
    • Toyota
    • Ford
    • Nissan
    • Honda
    • Volkswagen
    • Renault
    • Kia
    • MG
    • Skoda
    • Fiat
    • Datsun
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Volvo
    • BMW
    • Audi
    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • Lexus
    • Ferrari
    • Lamborghini
    • Maserati
    • Pininfarina
    • Tesla
  • Bike News
    • Hero
    • Bajaj
    • TVS
    • Honda
    • Yamaha
    • BMW
    • Suzuki
    • KTM
    • Royal Enfield
    • Mahindra
    • Harley Davidson
    • Ducati
    • DSK Benelli
    • Indian
    • Kawasaki
    • Piaggio
    • Triumph Motorcycles
    • UM Motorcycles
  • Reviews
    • Bike Reviews
    • Car Reviews
  • Photos
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us

© 2022 GaadiKey - Prime GaadiKey.

wpDiscuz