9-seater Mahindra TUV300 Plus launched in India

Mahindra TUV300 Plus, the long wheelbase version of the TUV300, is now officially available in the Indian market. The TUV300 plus is longer by 405mm and can accommodate 9 passengers. Pricing starts at INR 9.47 Lakh for the TUV300 Plus. The vehicle is available in three variants - P4,P6 and P8 and five colours options- Majestic Silver, Glacier white, Bold Black, Dynamo Red and Molten Orange.While the width measures at 1835 mm, the height measures at 1812 mm and the wheelbase remains the same at 2680 mm. The company is also offering extra cargo space which can be converted into extra space for extra passengers. Styling updates include reworked front bumper and new wraparound taillights only.On the inside, Pininfarina, the Mahindra-owned Italian design firm, has provided necessary changes to provide a premium feel. The top-spec P8 variant will have faux-leather seats along with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with GPS navigation and 4 speakers + 2 tweeters, Bluesense App, ECO mode, Micro Hybrid Technology, Brake Energy Regeneration Technology, Intellipark Reverse Assist, Driver Information System and many more. Other features include steering mounted audio and phone controls, a rear defogger along with wash and wipe, a driver seat height adjuster, armrests for the front row, storage tray below the driver's seat and lead-me-to-vehicle and follow-me-home headlamps.

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In terms of safety features, the TUV300 Plus comes with dual-airbags and ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution. Powering the TUV300 Plus is the tried-and-tested 120hp, 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, which is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.