September 2022 - Mahindra XUV300 Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated: This update of the Mahindra XUV300 petrol variants explained article includes the latest prices of the Mahindra XUV300 along with updated buying recommendations based on the September 2022 prices.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Mahindra XUV300 Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Mahindra XUV300 petrol are:

• 5-star GNCAP safety rating
• Best-in-class wheelbase of 2600mm with the widest body are the ingredients of a roomy cabin
• Best-in-class torque output, although the Kiger and Magnite turbo offer a better torque-to-weight ratio
• Notable features like front parking sensors, rear disc brakes, 2-zone auto AC, tyre position display, sunroof, 6 airbags, projector headlamps, steering feel adjustment, TPMS, cruise control and keyless entry

The Mahindra XUV300 petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Silently removed features after launch like knee airbag, rear fog lamps, door warning lights, boot lamp, 3-point seatbelt for centre rear seat, seatbelt warning for rear seats, 17-inch alloys, heated outside mirrors; these were available at the time of launch
• Besides feature deletion, shuffling features between also add to the confusion for potential customers
• Lowest-in-segment ground clearance of 180mm and smallest-in-segment boot space measuring 257 litres

What Is The Price Of Mahindra XUV300 Petrol Variants?

The Mahindra XUV300 petrol is available in 4 variants with a manual transmission. The petrol-manual range costs between Rs. 8.41 lakh and Rs. 12.38 lakh. The petrol-automatic powertrain is available in 2 of the 4 variants. The W6 and W8 (O) petrol-automatic variants cost Rs. 10.51 lakh and Rs. 13.06 lakh, respectively. The W6 petrol-automatic is Rs. 50,803 more expensive than the W6 petrol-manual. Meanwhile, the W8 (O) petrol-automatic is Rs. 67,800 pricier than the W8 (O) petrol-manual.

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Mahindra XUV300 Petrol W4 - Base Model Features & Review

The base W4 variant of the Mahindra XUV300 petrol costs Rs. 8.41 lakh (ex-showroom). It has the following notable standard features:

• Power mirrors
• All power windows
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Rear disc brakes
• Manual central locking
• Steering-feel adjustment
• Day/night inside mirror
• Tyre pressure monitoring system (TMPS)
• LED tail lamps
• Tyre position indicator
• Idle start/stop
• Body-coloured bumpers, mirrors and door handles

Considering the price of the base variant, it’s missing a bunch of must-have features, which are essential for a decent ownership experience. We believe it should have had the following features:

• Remote central locking
• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Wheel covers
• Front armrest

This variant is suitable for budget buyers. You can add aftermarket features to the base W4 variant or stretch your budget for a higher, well-equipped variant.

Mahindra XUV300 Petrol W4 vs W6 Variant - Price & Feature Comparison

The W6 variant of the XUV300 costs Rs. 10.0 lakh with the manual transmission and Rs. 10.51 lakh (ex-showroom) with the automatic. The W6 petrol-manual is Rs. 1.58 lakh more expensive than the base model. For this additional sum, you get the following notable features:

• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Remote central locking
• Full wheel covers
• Sunroof

This variant is still missing some key features like:

• Projector headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Cruise control
• Split rear seatbacks
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear defogger
• Touchscreen infotainment
• Front and rear armrests

The sunroof is a big ticket item and it greatly improves the ownership experience, the price jump from the W4 variant is still steep. The W6 doesn't seem like a good value-for-money option. If you’re not keen on getting an SUV with a sunroof, then we’ll strongly suggest getting the base W4 variant and adding some aftermarket accessories like a music system, wheel covers and remote central locking. Or, you could stretch your budget for a higher variant.

Because of limited options with the automatic transmission, the W6 automatic seems like a good choice for budget-conscious buyers interested in the automatic transmission.

Mahindra XUV300 Petrol W6 vs W8 Variant - Price & Feature Comparison

The W8 variant of the XUV300 petrol is only available with a manual transmission and costs Rs. 1.16 lakh more than the W6 manual with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 11.16 lakh.

This variant gets the following notable features:

• 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Rear defogger
• Rear camera
• Rear washer wiper
• Halogen projector headlamps
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Split rear seatbacks
• Cruise control
• Front armrest
• LED DRLs
• Door cladding
• Spoiler
• Premium upholstery
• Power folding mirrors
• Auto wipers
• 2-zone auto AC
• Auto headlamps
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Adjustable rear headrests

It’s worth noting that this variant doesn’t get a sunroof, which is available in the lower W6 variant. Other than this feature, it also doesn’t get a rear armrest.

From a value as well as functional standpoint, the W8 makes more sense than the W6 variant. The longer list of features in this variant will drastically improve the ownership experience even if it doesn’t get a sunroof. For a feature-rich experience, XUV300 petrol-manual buyers should consider the W8 variant instead of the lower W6 variant.

Mahindra XUV300 Petrol W8 vs W8 (O) Variant - Price & Feature Comparison

The W8 (O) top model of the Mahindra XUV300 petrol gets petrol-manual as well as petrol-automatic powertrain options. With the petrol-manual, it costs Rs. 12.38 lakh, which is Rs. 1.22 lakh higher than the lower W8 variant. For automatic buyers, the price jump from the lower W6 automatic is a bit higher at Rs. 2.55 lakh as the W8 (O) AMT carries an ex-showroom price of Rs. 13.06 lakh. The W8 (O) petrol-automatic costs Rs. 66,153 more than the petrol-manual powertrain. It adds the following important features over the lower W8 variant:

• Auto-dimming inside mirror
• Front parking sensors
• Telematics (AMT only)
• Front thorax and curtain airbags
• Sunroof (not available in W8 but available in W6)
• Machined alloy wheels
• Leather upholstery
• Rear armrest

Besides a couple of features like extra airbags, hill start and ESC, rest of the features of the W8 variant all fall in the good-to-have category. From a value perspective, though, it manages to justify the jump over the W8. So, if you’re interested in some of these feel-good features, then you can consider upgrading to this variant. Otherwise, for most buyers, the W8 is a suitable choice and it earns our top recommendation.

Which Variant Of The Mahindra XUV300 Petrol Should You Buy?

For the Mahindra XUV300 petrol-manual buyers, the base W4 variant is a decent pick even though it doesn’t get some must-have features. The upgrade to W6 variant is not only expensive but it also offers poor value for money. You should buy the W6 only if you want the XUV300 with a sunroof and don’t want to stretch your budget further.

For most XUV300 buyers, we’ll suggest skipping the W6 variant and instead jumping straight to the W8 variant, which offers a more balanced ownership experience with more functional features. While the W8 doesn’t get a sunroof, it does offer far better value for money than the W6 and it earns our top recommendation. From there, the jump to W8 (O) is worth considering from a value for money perspective. However, it mostly adds good-to-have features. So, you should consider it only if you find its unique features important.

Since the XUV300 petrol-automatic is only available in 2 variants, the choice becomes easier. You only need to look at your budget and what features you want in the car. Budget-conscious buyers can buy the W6 variant but if you have a bigger budget, then you can consider the W8 (O), which offers better value for money too.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Mahindra XUV300 Petrol?

Compared to other turbo petrol B2-segment SUVs, the XUV300’s power is on par with its rivals, but its torque output of 200Nm is considerably higher for a small SUV. Unfortunately, its weight gives it a lower torque-to-weight ratio than the Magnite and Kiger turbo. In terms of fuel efficiency, the XUV300 petrol’s figures are towards the bottom for a sub-4m petrol SUV.

Unlike some of the B2-segment SUVs like the Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet, the XUV300 doesn’t offer a more affordable normal petrol engine, which is one of the reasons why it has a high starting price. On the bright side, the option of an automatic transmission gives some choice to the customers.

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Compared to the normal petrol engines, the XUV300 turbo petrol has a better power and torque output. So, you can expect better drivability from the XUV than non-turbo petrol engine SUVs.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Mahindra XUV300?

In terms of dimensions, the XUV300 is the widest car in its class with the longest wheelbase. These specifications suggest that the XUV300 has a roomier cabin than its rivals. However, pushing the axles too far apart does eat into its boot, which is the smallest among B2-segment SUVs. The Kiger shines in this area with a 405L trunk. The other disappointing number on the XUV300’s spec sheet is its ground clearance, which stands at 180mm and is barely adequate to put it across the ‘SUV’ line. Most of its rivals offer 200mm of higher clearance while the Nexon remains at the top sitting 209mm off the ground.

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What Are The Colour Options Of The Mahindra XUV300 Petrol?

The 2022 XUV300 petrol is available in the following 6 monotone and 2 dual-tone exterior colours:

• Red
• Black
• Silver
• White
• Dark Green
• Grey (Except base variant)
• Red with white roof (Top variant only)
• Dark green white roof (Top variant only)

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we classify cars based on their size.