Mahindra XUV300

The Mahindra XUV300 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra. It is based on the X100 platform of Bolero Neo. Mahindra slotted it in the segment along with their Bolero Neo. It was also sold as the XUV400 electric car.

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History

The XUV300 was initially codenamed as S201. Based on European spec Ssangyong Tivoli, it underwent major modifications to suit Indian roads and market conditions. The SUV was wind tunnel tested at Pininfarina facility in Italy. Mahindra officially revealed the name of XUV300 in December 2018. The XUV is wider and taller than Tivoli in dimensions but is made shorter than the counterpart to fit into sub-four-meter segment. It also resembles its sibling XUV500 in looks with similar projector headlamps and DRLs, front grille and the wheel arches. It was launched on 14 February 2019 in India.

Engine

The XUV300 is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine with 6-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed automatic variant is also now available. The new petrol engine co-developed by Ssangyong delivers of power and of torque. while the diesel engine borrowed from Mahindra Marazzo outputs of power and of torque.

Safety

India

The Mahindra XUV300 was tested in its most basic safety specification of 2 airbags and standard ISOFIX anchorages. It scored 5 stars for adult occupant protection and 4 stars for child occupant protection, scoring the highest combined rating for any Indian car tested yet and the first four-star child safety rating. Its structure was deemed to be capable of higher loading. It is also the first five-star rated car to offer side and curtain airbags as an option. It offers side, curtain and knee airbags only as an option on all variants. ESC is optional. ISOFIX anchorages are standard. The car offers head restraints for all passengers in its higher variants, however the three-point seatbelt which was available for the middle rear occupant on higher variants at launch has been replaced by a less safe 2-point lap belt across the range as of 2021.
Mahindra sponsored a UN ESC test and pedestrian protection test with Global NCAP 1.0 in 2020, which it passed, hence earning the car Global NCAP's Safer Choice Award.

Mahindra XUV400

On 11 September 2022, Mahindra announced electric version of the XUV 300, named XUV 400. It retained the same design and equipment as its petrol--driven counterpart. It was equipped with a 39.4 kWh Li-ion battery pack with an estimated 456 km range as tested by ARAI. Its motor was located in the front axle producing 150 hp and 310 Nm of torque with 0 to 60 mph in 8.1 s. Critics praised the vehicle for its performance and ease of use, but many noted its lack of premium features and the overall interior being dated. XUV400 had gone through updates in the S237 with the updated pro version launched in 2024. Its main competitor was Tata Nexon EV. It was replaced by the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV in 2026.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

On 29 April 2024 Mahindra announced the facelifted version of XUV300, named XUV 3XO. It retains the same design but some changes which is Front LED Headlamps, 10 inch Touchscreen with AdrenoX, 10.25 inch Instrument cluster, 360-degree camera, Panoramic Sunroof, connected LED Tail lamps and 7 speakers by Harman Kardon. It comes 3 series which is MX, REVX and AdrenoX AX series. MX series is MX1, MX2, MX2 PRO, MX3 MX3 PRO, REVX series and AdrenoX AX series is AX5, AX5L AX7 and AX7L. Its electric variant was launched on 6 January 2026.