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Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport Review

Mahindra sets the benchmark when it comes to power with the XUV300 TurboSport. But with more power comes more responsibility. Does it tick all the right boxes?
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By Ameya Naik

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Published on October 24, 2022

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    It’s taken two years to launch, and all this while it has been waiting in the wings, while its big brothers (read Scorpio N & XUV700) excited audiences with their presence. We first saw it at the Auto Expo but now that it’s here, it makes a big statement in the subcompact SUV space. To begin with, it’s the most powerful of the lot and that’s a good thing. Yes, more power is always good! And then you have the company showing off its capabilities of making a car that’s powerful, fun, and engaging. So, what is the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport all about?

    Also Read: New Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 10.35 Lakh

    Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: Design

    On the design front, there are not many changes, it’s still very much the XUV300. But now it gets the twin peaks Mahindra logo and the red accents all over the car tell the world that this is a power packed SUV. The Blazing Bronze colour is new and you get monotone and dual tone options. Mahindra, then, has kept it simple because remember, this is not a facelift, it is a new variant.

    Also Read: 2022 Mahindra Scorpio-N Review

    Mahindra XUV 300 Turbo Sport

    The TurboSport gets red accents all around, and Mahindra's new twin peaks logo.

    Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: How Does It Drive?

    Now the XUV300 TurboSport petrol unit is from the same family of turbo petrol engines as in the Scorpio N and XUV700. The 3-cylinder unit now gets a new turbocharger, high-pressure direct injection and variable valve timing, among other things. Power is 128 bhp making it the most powerful subcompact SUV in India. And then there is the overboost function, which helps extract an additional 20Nm for a short duration, when the accelerator is pressed over 70 percent, between gears 2-6. There is a hint of turbo lag though and that’s what makes the initial acceleration a little dull, but once it’s in between the 1750 to 3800 rpm rev range, then the XUV300 TurboSport is in the zone. 0-100 kmph is done in 10.9 seconds which is also spritely for a car this size. That’s when it draws its claws and is eager to pounce and there’s a manual transmission to help you extract that power from the engine too. There’s just the 6-speed manual though and those who thought that there would be an AMT on offer will be disappointed. Mahindra says that it is a Euro 6 ready engine which gives it a bit of an edge over its competitors

    Also Read: Mahindra XUV700 First Drive Review: Petrol And Diesel Driven

    Mahindra XUV 300 Turbo Sport

    In its TurboSport guise, the XUV300 is the most powerful subcompact SUV in India.

    Displacement1197cc
    Maximum Power128 bhp @ 5000 rpm
    Peak Torque230 Nm @ 1500-3750 rpm
    Transmission6-speed Manual

    Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: Ride And Handling

    Another aspect which we loved about the XUV300 is the way it rides and there are no changes in that department here. The suspension has not been tuned and frankly it doesn’t require to be, because it soaks in everything that the road throws at you. What’s a little tedious though is the longer throws of the gears and the long travel of the clutch, it’s not exactly fun. What also is a little disappointing is the cabin.

    Also Read: 2022 Mahindra Scorpio Classic Review

    Mahindra XUV 300 Turbo Sport

    The suspension is the same as the other variants, and it soaks in everything the road throws at you.

    Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: Interior

    There is NO change in here. The only sporty bit so to say is the fact that the cabin is all black. But really, more was expected here. In terms of features, you get a sunroof, leatherette upholstery, dual-zone climate control, all-wheel disc brakes, auto headlamps and wipers which is all great but there are some big misses too. There’s no wireless charging, no wireless smartphone integration or ventilated front seats. Now, all these features are available on its competitors. So yes, it is a miss, and the sporty variant should have come with more features. 

    Mahindra XUV 300 Turbo Sport

    The TurboSport's interior is identical to the other variants.

    Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: Price And Verdict

    Now to the price. The XUV300 TurboSport is priced starting from Rs. 10.35 lakh, and goes all the way up to Rs. 12.90 lakh. The W6 variant of the TurboSport is just Rs. 35,000 more expensive than equivalent variant of the normal XUV300 and that shows how tightly Mahindra has priced it. 

    Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport

    Monotone

    Dual Tone

    W6

    Rs. 10.35 lakh

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    W8

    Rs. 11.65 lakh

    Rs. 11.80 lakh

    W8 (O)

    Rs. 12.75 lakh

    Rs. 12.90 lakh

    (All prices are Ex-Showroom India)

    Mahindra XUV 300 Turbo Sport

    The W6 variant of the TurboSport is just Rs. 35,000 more expensive than equivalent variant of the normal XUV300.

    Could it have been more aggressively priced, given that not a lot has changed in terms of feature offerings? Most definitely. But you have to give points to Mahindra for trying to bring a sporty SUV to the market, one that’s good on paper and on the road too!

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    Last Updated on October 24, 2022


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