Next Gen Mahindra XUV300 rendered ahead of launch: Inspired by XUV700

Mahindra XUV300 has not got a significant update since it was first launched in 2019. In the next couple of years, we should get a facelift of the XUV300. Here, we have a render of the XUV300 that takes inspiration from the XUV700 and shows how the next XUV300 might look like.

The renders have been done by Shubhajit Dixit and the pictures are shared on his Instagram page. The artist has rendered the front, side and rear profile of the XUV300. There are no pictures of the interior’s render.

From the pictures, we can see that the front-end looks like a smaller version of the XUV700. It has the same new design as Mahindra’s six slat grille that sits on a piano black insert. There is Mahindra’s new twins-peak logo. The bumper resembles a lot to the current XUV300. It now comes with LED fog lamps.

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There are new C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lamps and a new headlamp design. There is a flat bonnet with strong creases. On the sides, there are accentuated wheel arches and a strong shoulder line on the rear wheel arch. This we have also seen on the current generation of the XUV300. Moreover, there are 5-spoke alloy wheels which are new.

The artist has also given roof rails and a floating roof design by blacking out all the pillars. Even the outside rearview mirrors are now finished in black. Some part of the rear has also been rendered. There are new split LED tail lamps, a chrome slat that connects both the tail lamps. There is a new rear bumper with a faux skid plate and reflectors. There is also a high mounted stop lamp, rear spoiler and a shark-fin antenna.

The artist has rendered the XUV300 in multiple colours. There is green, brown, blue, silver, silver with blue and blue-ish green. It is important to note that these renders are based on the artist’s imagination. Mahindra has not released any official sketches nor they have announced the launch timeline of the new XUV300.

Mahindra XUV300 Sportz

Mahindra showcased a new “Sportz” variant of the XUV300 at the Auto Expo 2020 but they have not yet launched it. The new variant came with cosmetic changes such as body decals, red brake calipers and Sportz decals. There were some changes to the interior also in the form of an all-black theme with red accents on the dashboard, seats, steering wheel and gear lever.

However, the highlight of this variant was the new 1.2-litre turbocharged engine that now features direct injection. It belongs to the mStallion series of the engines that were showcased at the Auto Expo. The engine produces 130 PS of max power and 230 Nm of peak torque. It was mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox only. So, that is a boost of 20 PS and 30 Nm.

This engine will make the XUV300, the most powerful compact SUV in the segment. The XUV300 is already producing the most torque in the segment. The 1.2-litre mStallion engine was also expected to come on the Ford Ecosport but the American manufacturer decided to exit the Indian market.

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