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In the run up to the launch of the Mahindra XUV300, the upcoming compact SUVs’ dimensions have leaked online. As promised by the Indian carmaker, the XUV300 is the widest in its class and has the longest wheelbase. The table below has the details:

 

Despite sharing its platform with the SsangYong Tivoli (which measures 4,195mm), the XUV300 is obviously shorter in order to slot into the sub-4-metre category. However, the Mahindra is also wider (by 26mm) and taller (by 27mm) compared to its Korean counterpart.

Compared to its compact SUV competition in India, the XUV300 is expected to be more spacious on the inside thanks to a comparatively longer wheelbase and overall width. The Mahindra also sports the thickest tyres in its class.

While the XUV300’s turning diameter is the same as the EcoSport’s, the Nexon and Vitara Brezza sport a 10.4m turning circle. In addition, the XUV300 has the smallest fuel tank and boot capacity (with the rear seats folded) of the lot.

At launch, Mahindra has elected to offer two engines – a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel – and a single 6-speed manual gearbox. Mahindra claims class-leading torque figures (200Nm for the petrol and 300Nm of the diesel) for the XUV300. Fuel efficiency for the XUV300’s petrol and diesel engines are 17kpl and 20kpl, respectively.

Prices for the Mahindra XUV300 will officially be revealed on February 14. However, the Indian brand has said that the new compact SUV is expected to be priced in the Rs 8-12 lakh ex-showroom bracket. Given that it will get segment-first features like dual-zone climate control, front parking sensors, steering modes (that alter steering weight) and heated wing mirrors, the XUV300 is expected to  give its rivals a run for their money.

Also see:

2019 Mahindra XUV300 features, specs revealed

New Mahindra XUV300 image gallery

Mahindra XUV300: What to expect from each variant



from Autocar India - Cars http://bit.ly/2ULoYnL

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