Mahindra has begun testing a mid-lifecycle facelift for the XUV300, as reported by us beforehand. Although the launch is just not anticipated anytime quickly – it would solely arrive someday in 2024 – we’ve now obtained our clearest sighting but of the up to date SUV. As earlier than, the check mule continues to be closely wrapped in camouflage, nevertheless it hints at a majorly up to date design for the entrance and rear. We anticipate main adjustments to the inside as nicely, though it’s going to stay mechanically unchanged.

1. XUV300 facelift to get up to date exterior and inside
2. Will proceed with present petrol and diesel engines
3. Expected to hit the market someday in 2024

Mahindra XUV300 facelift: what to anticipate?

The XUV300 facelift remains to be in its early phases of testing, and the spied check mule nonetheless dons momentary headlamps and tail-lamps. However, the up to date SUV is anticipated to borrow design cues such because the C-shaped LED headlamps from the XUV700, and maybe even bear some resemblance to the XUV.e ideas.

This might end in a very revised entrance finish with a brand new two-part grille, as will be seen within the spy picture, and a bigger central air consumption. At the rear, the XUV300 facelift is anticipated to get an all-new tail gate, a brand new bumper with re-positioned quantity plate housing and new tail-lamps, as steered by earlier spy photographs. As is typical with facelifts, the up to date XUV300 will stay largely unchanged in profile save for a brand new design for the alloy wheels.

And whereas photos of the inside aren’t out but, there are talks of a revamped dashboard design, extra tools and an upgraded infotainment display, amongst others. The XUV300’s inside has began displaying its age, with options like a wi-fi charger, ventilated seats and digital driver’s show lacking.

Importantly, the XUV300 will proceed to be differentiated from the all-electric XUV400, which measures barely longer than 4 metres.

Mahindra XUV300 facelift powertrain choices

Under the hood, the XUV300 facelift is anticipated to proceed with its present 110hp and 131hp, 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol models, in addition to the 117hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine. It stays to be seen if Mahindra carries ahead the gearbox choices unchanged or if the AMT is changed by a torque converter – most of its rivals supply extra refined computerized transmissions.

Mahindra XUV300 facelift anticipated launch and rivals

The XUV300 facelift is anticipated to launch someday subsequent 12 months, and can proceed to rival the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet and Maruti Brezza amongst others. In this section, the Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet are additionally as a result of obtain their very own mid-lifecycle updates by August this 12 months.

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