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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru Feb 21: The brand new Mahindra XUV 300 was launched at Karnataka Agencies in Kottara Chowki on Thursday, February 21.
Speaking on the occasion, co-driver at Mahindra adventure, national champion at European rally championship Ashwin Naik said, "We are closely associated with Mahindra. Even in Indian national championship we managed to finish second with Mahindra vehicle. We look forward to rally in Mahindra XUV 300. This car is nimble, easy to drive, reliable and stylish. This vehicle will definitely win hearts of the people.”
Co-driver at Mahindra adventure, 6 time national champion Musa Sherif said," We will rally in Mahindra XUV 300 in national rally championship. In the last 7 years we have rallied with Mahindra. I wish all the best for Karnataka Agencies and their team.
Mahindra zonal sales manager Manoj Gupta said," Karnataka Agencies has a dedicated team. We have faith in customers that they will support the product we launch".
Guests Ashwin Naik and Musa Sheikh handed over the keys to Sanjay Shet, Namdev Shenoy, Nithin Ullal and Ashok Pereira.
Managing partner Karnataka Agencies Santhosh Rodrigues welcomed the gathering and Ashwini compered the program.
Managing partner Karnataka Agencies Rathan Rodrigues was also present.
About Mahindra XUV 300
Available in both petrol and diesel options with best-in-class torque of 300 Nm for diesel and 200 Nm for petrol engines. The vehicle offers best-in-class safety with 7 airbags and first-in-class hi-tech features such as dual-zone fully automatic climate control and front parking sensors
The vehicle will be available in 3 variants and 1 optional pack and has cheetah-inspired design.
The XUV300‘s headlamps integrate with the fog lamps forming a cheetah-like tear-duct, while the pronounced wheel arches are inspired from the muscular haunches of the cheetah. Its modern grille, sculpted bonnet, pronounced shoulder and body lines, along with its elevated stance, give the XUV300 a bold and charismatic road presence. The dual LED DRLs and bold LED tail lamps, create an indelible visual signature.
Fun-to-drive performance
The XUV300 will come with both petrol and diesel engine options and will deliver a thrilling, fun-to-drive performance. The new model will offer segment-leading torque of 300 Nm for the 1.5L diesel engine and 200 Nm for the 1.2L petrol engine.
Best-in-class Safety
The XUV300 will be the first compact SUV to offer 7 airbags, including a knee airbag for the driver, ensuring complete safety for all the occupants. The XUV300 will also offer disc brakes on all 4 wheels as standard on all variants.
First-in-class Hi-Tech features
It will offer segment-first features like dual-zone fully automatic climate control and front parking sensors.
Class-defining interiors
The XUV300 will offer best-in-class width and the longest wheelbase creating ample space inside its cabin to comfortably seat 5 adults. The XUV300’s premium leatherette seats, stylish dual-tone dashboard and an electric sunroof, make the in-cabin experience exciting and comfortable.
The XUV300 will be available in 3 variants – W4, W6 and W8. Features like airbags, ABS, Disc Brakes on all four wheels, 6 Speed Transmission, LED tail lamps, all 4 power windows, etc., will be standard across all variants. In addition, the XUV300 will also come with an option pack variant – W8 (O) - which would have additional technology and safety features.
The XUV300 will be built at the company’s manufacturing facility at Nashik in Maharashtra and will be launched in February 2019. Bookings for the XUV300 would be open at Mahindra dealerships across India and the official brand website, starting today.