Mahindra & Mahindra, leaders in the SUV segment in Nepal, has launched the XUV300 TurboSport, the latest addition to its Twin Peaks branded showroom expansion strategy in the country. The new XUV300 starts at Rs 42.95 lakh and goes up to Rs 60 lakh. It will be available in four trims – W4 (Rs 42,95,000), W6 (Rs 49,95,000), W8 (Rs 57,50,000), and W8 0 (Rs 60,00,000)

The Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport is the most powerful vehicle in the segment and gets a new 1.2-litre engine with a 130PS output. Taking off from 0-60 km/h in 5 seconds, the all-new XUV300 TurboSport is powered by the 1.2 L TGDi petrol engine that delivers 96 kW (130 PS) Power @ 5000 rpm and 230 Nm of torque @ 1500-3750 rpm (35% higher than top competitors). It also gets an ‘overboost’ function that boosts peak torque output all the way up to 250Nm. The engine comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

Mahindra says that the new XUV300 TurboSport draws inspiration from the Mahindra Super XUV300, the current Indian National Rally Champion (INRC) forerunner and the winner of 6 national rallies since its rally debut in 2019.  The XUV300 TurboSport features sporty design elements like red grille inserts, all-black ORVMs, all-black leatherette interiors, chrome-finish pedals and dual-tone exteriors.

It is offered in four new colour options – 3 new dual-tone colors – Blazing Bronze with a black rooftop, Napoli Black with a white rooftop, Pearl White with a black rooftop and Blazing Bronze in monotone.  Existing monotone Pearl White and Napoli Black continue to be offered with this variant. Inside, it gets black-themed interiors with leatherette seats and chrome-finish pedals. The new XUV300 TurboSport gets the widest-in-class dimensions & longest-in-class wheelbase of 2600mm resulting in the most spacious cabin.

In terms of features, it gets convenience features like dual-zone automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers & auto headlamps, rear parking camera with adaptive guidelines, 17.78 cm infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay connectivity, electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs, micro-hybrid technology, steering mounted controls, etc.

The XUV300 is one of India’s safest vehicles with a 5-star GNCAP Safety rating, 4-star Child Safety, and India’s first vehicle to be given the GNCAP ‘Safer Choice’ award. In terms of equipment, it comes loaded with all 4-wheel disc brakes, front parking sensors, 6 airbags, ESP with hill start assist, ABS, passenger airbag deactivation switch, ISOFIX seats, Corner Braking Control, etc.

Regarding the launch, Sachin Arolkar, Head of International Operations, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “We are excited to bring the XUV300 to Nepal with a new variant mix that caters to the market’s unique needs. As one of the biggest segments in the country, the B-segment SUV offers tremendous growth opportunities, and we are confident that the XUV300’s comprehensive package of features and options will be a compelling value proposition for Nepalese consumers. With the new TurboSport™ series, we are delivering an unparalleled driving experience that combines top-notch performance with safety and design. As the undisputed leaders in the SUV market in Nepal, we are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining our dominance. The launch of the XUV300 is poised to solidify our position further, as we continue to offer authentic SUVs to our valued customers in Nepal.”

The XUV300 TurboSport rivals turbo-petrol variants of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and Tata Nexon.