Mahindra XUV300 Sportz With Powerful Turbo-Petrol Engine Revealed At Auto Expo

• The Mahindra XUV300 Sportz utilises a new 1.2-litre T-GDI engine.
• It develops 130PS of power and 230Nm of torque.
• The Mahindra XUV300 Sportz comes with red brake callipers and sporty body decals.
• It’s expected to hit showrooms in mid-2020.

Mahindra has taken the wraps of the XUV300 Sportz T-GDI at Auto Expo 2020. It comes with a BS6-compliant engine and will be the most powerful sub-4 metre SUV when launched in mid-2020. The XUV300 Sportz will come with a host of cosmetic bits to differentiate it from the standard model.

The XUV300 Sportz is powered by a new turbo-petrol heart called the mStallion. It’s a BS6-compliant 1.2-litre unit that develops 130PS of power and 230Nm of torque, making it 20PS and 30Nm more powerful than the existing XUV300’s turbo-petrol engine. Speaking of which, the standard XUV300 will continue to utilise the existing 110PS MPFI turbo-petrol engine. The XUV300 Sportz can be had with a 6-speed manual. An AMT is expected to join the line later.

The XUV300 Sportz comes with a host of sportier cosmetic bits to differentiate it from the standard model. Highlights include the presence of graphic stickers on the bonnet, doors and presence of red brake callipers. Inside, the XUV300 Sportz comes with a dash of red elements on the steering wheel, central console and AC vent surrounds.

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The Mahindra XUV300 Sportz is expected to hit showrooms in mid-2020. Expect it to cost more than the current XUV300 petrol’s top-spec model which is priced at Rs 11.84 lakh (ex-showroom).

Other SUVs that offer a turbo-petrol motor in the segment include the Tata Nexon and the Hyundai Venue. Ford recently pulled the plug on the acclaimed 1.0-litre Ecoboost engine in the EcoSport. However, the Ford SUV will soon get the same heart as the XUV300 Sportz later this year as part of its joint venture with Mahindra. Meanwhile, the long time king of the segment, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, has lost its 1.3-litre diesel motor in favour of a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol motor to comply with upcoming emission norms. You can read more about it here.