Mahindra XUV300 W8 variant to get micro-hybrid system - Report

28/01/2019 - 15:50 Mahindra XUV300, Mahindra Ajinkya Lad

The Mahindra XUV300 will come equipped with segment-first features like dual-zone climate control system, sunroof and seven airbags. Today Autocar India has more on that.

Mahindra XUV300 image — Safety features on the Mahindra XUV300 include front parking sensors, seven airbags, electronic stability control, and hill hold assist among others.

The report claims that the top end W8 (O) variant of the Mahindra XUV300 will feature dual-zone automatic climate control, front parking sensors, a sunroof, seven airbags and 17-inch dual-tone alloys. The W8 trim features a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with in-built navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, silver alloy wheels, heated wing mirrors and three steering modes - Comfort, Normal and Sports.

The top-spec W8 and W8 (O) will also feature micro-hybrid technology for the diesel engine option only. The W4 variant will feature LED taillights, halogen headlamps and 16-inch steel wheels (without caps) and a chrome garnish to the grille. The W6 trim will come equipped with feature roof rails, wheel caps and a music system.

The Mahindra XUV300 will feature projector headlights with LED DRL, wing mirror-integrated LED turn indicators, reverse parking camera and rear wash & wiper on the top-end W8 and W8 (O) variants. Additional features will include a colour instrument cluster, leather seat upholstery, push-button start, tyre pressure monitoring system, height adjustable driver’s seat, automatic headlamps and wipers, cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM and much more.

Standard safety features on the Mahindra XUV300 include two airbags, disc brakes on all four wheels, and ABS with EBD. The W8 variant additionally features electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, and front and rear fog lamps while the top-end W8 (O) gets ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Mahindra Xuv300 Interior Dual Zone Climate Control — The Mahindra XUV300 will feature segment-first dual-zone automatic climate control system.

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The XUV300 is expected to be priced in the bracket of INR 8-12 lakh (ex-showroom) and will rival the Maruti Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon, Honda WR-V and the upcoming Hyundai Styx (QXi).