EXCLUSIVE: Production-Ready Mahindra XUV300 Sportz Spied Ahead Of October 7 Launch

The new range topping petrol variant will make the XUV300 the most powerful subcompact SUV in India

Update (07/10/22): Mahindra has launched the XUV300 TurboSport with prices starting from Rs 10.35 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).

• Mahindra to launch the XUV300 TGDI on October 7. 

• It is seen with gloss black finished elements, a new exterior shade, and the ‘Twin Peaks’ logo. 

• To be based on the XUV300’s top-spec variants. 

• Will get the 130PS/230Nm 1.2-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol engine, which is 20PS and 30Nm more than the regular petrol engine. 

• Likely to command a premium of around Rs 50,000 over its corresponding petrol variants. 

The long-awaited Mahindra XUV300 TGDI (Sportz) has been spotted in a production-ready avatar at the carmaker’s plant. Mahindra will launch the sportier variant of the XUV300 on October 7. 

The XUV300 TGDI will be the new top-spec variant of the subcompact SUV. The leaked photo suggests that it will get gloss black finish for the grille, ORVMs, and roof. Red stripes on the air dam, a new mustard exterior shade and the ‘Twin Peaks’ logo can also be seen onboard. The new variant will run on the same 16-inch dual-tone wheels, though we feel that the earlier-offered 17-inchers would have been a better choice. 

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(Image Of Mahindra XUV300 Sportz Showcar From The Auto Expo 2020 Used For Reference)

We’re expecting some sportier-looking changes inside the cabin as well, possibly red inserts and an all-black cabin. In terms of features, it should continue with the same equipment as the top-spec W8 variant’s. The list should include automatic headlamps, dual-zone climate control, sunroof, cruise control, a 7-inch infotainment system, rain-sensing wipers, six airbags, disc brakes at all ends, and front parking sensors. 

The main upgrade will be under the hood: a more powerful 1.2-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol engine. The engine is rated at 130PS and 230Nm, which is 10PS and 30Nm more than its current iteration of the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol. We’re expecting a 6-speed manual transmission to be standard for the TDGi. 

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The XUV300 TGDI Sportz could attract a premium of around Rs 50,000 over the regular corresponding petrol-powered variants. Prices for the new variant are expected to start from around Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rival Hyundai Venue N Line, which is also a sportier version of the regular subcompact SUV. 

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