Top 5 things you need to know about Mahindra XUV300

The yet to be launched XUV300 is a compact SUV which will be placed below the XUV500 in Mahindra`s line-up. Based on the SsangYong Tivoli, the XUV300 sits on a monocoque chassis and is not a ladder on frame SUV.

2. Since it is based on a monocoque platform, it will handle like a car and offer a better and more spirited driving experience.

3. The Mahindra XUV300`s design is inspired from the Cheetah like its elder sibling, the XUV500. The similarities can be observed at the front grille and headlights and the kink at side. In the looks department it has a very modern and upright stance which will attract many buyers. It gets LED DRLs, LED taillights, 17-inch alloy wheels and HID headlamps.

5. The Mahindra XUV300 will be available with both petrol and diesel engines mated to a manual gearbox at the time of launch. Prices for the XUV300 are expected to start from INR 8 lacs.