Joseph Fernandes 
Mahindra is all set to launch the XUV300 Facelift in the early 2024 which will see it getting new exterior, and interior updates and along with that it’ll get new features which it’s rivals may not have seen it coming. So, we thought of comparing it against one of its rival, Maruti Brezza to see if it can keep up with the upcoming XUV300 Facelift.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza: Design
As seen in the spy shots, the upcoming XUV300 Facelift will undergo big exterior changes over the outgoing version. It’ll feature huge new C-Shape LED DRLs that were seen on the concept BE.05 electric SUV, and the DRLs over on the headlamp as frame, closed front grille, new bumpers, bonnet, and new set of alloy wheels. The side profile will remain the same, and will have non-functional roof rails, and body-coloured door handles. The rear will feature new LED taillamps and a LED light bar for a connected light sequence.
The XUV300 Facelift on the other hand, is going to get a new free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment system above the sleeker AC vents and redesigned dashboard, and below the AC vents is the round dial to control the infotainment system or HVAC. It gets new digital instrument cluster which could be the same as the Scorpio-N, and in front of it is the new 4-spoke steering wheel borrowed from the XUV700. It’ll have a first-in segment panoramic Sunroof, and likely powered driver seat. The centre console will undergo some revisions. Moving to the rears, 60:40 split are the seats, and it’ll continue to get the standard 6 Speaker Sound System.
At the front as you can see, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, we can see the hard plastic front of the grille joining the LED headlamps and inside the headlamps unit is the L-shaped LED DRLs, and the bumpers both front and rear are finished in faux skid silver plate. Moving to the side, the whole SUV has body cladding with 16-inch alloy wheels and functional roof rails. At the rear, it has horizontally Y-shaped LED taillamps with rear wiper on the rear windscreen, a roof spoiler at the top, and shark fin antenna on top.
As for the Maruti Brezza, it has the same layout as the other Maruti models as it’s got 9-inch infotainment system on top of the AC vents and the rectangle-shaped AC vents at the side. It’s got dual-tone dashboard option as well. The Brezza has the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with Analog instrument cluster and a TFT display between the Analog dials, and single-pane sunroof. Moving to the rear, it has the seats split in 60:40 ratio, ambient lighting on the doors and at the footrest in the front, and has 6-speakers Arkamys sound system.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza: Dimensions
| Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Brezza | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995 MM | 3995 MM |
| Width | 1821 MM | 1790 MM |
| Height | 1627 MM | 1685 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2600 MM | 2500 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 180 MM | 198 MM |
| Boot Space | 257 L | 328 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 48 L – Petrol 48 L – CNG |
In Dimensions, the Mahindra XUV300 Facelift measures 3995 MM in length which is the same as the Maruti Brezza. The XUV300 Facelift has a width of 1821 MM, height of 1627 MM, and wheelbase of 2600 MM where as the Brezza on the other hand has a width of 1790 MM which is narrower by 31 MM, height is taller by 58 MM, and wheelbase of 2500 MM which is shorter by 100 MM. The XUV300 features ground clearance of 180 MM, boot space of 257 L, and fuel tank capacity of 42 L where as the Brezza features 198 MM ground clearance which is higher by 18 MM, boot space of 328 L which is bigger by 71 L, and fuel tank is 48 L that is 6 L bigger, and CNG tank is also 48 L.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza: Engine Options
| Turbo Petrol | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder | – |
| Displacement | 1197cc | – |
| Power | 108.62 BHP / 128.73 BHP | – |
| Torque | 200 NM / 230 NM | – |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT & AMT | – |
In Engine Options, only the XUV300 is offered the turbo petrol powertrain. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift comes with a 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol producing 108.62 BHP and 200 NM of torque for non-turbo trims, and 128.73 BHP and 230 NM of torque for turbo trims mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox.
| Diesel | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | – |
| Displacement | 1497cc | – |
| Power | 115.05 BHP | – |
| Torque | 300 NM | – |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT / AMT | – |
Other than Turbo Petrol, the ahindra XUV300 Facelift comes with a Diesel Powertrain as well. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder diesel engine puts out 115.05 BHP and 300 NM of torque mated to a 6-speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox.
| Petrol | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder |
| Displacement | – | 1462cc |
| Power | – | 101.62 BHP |
| Torque | – | 136.8 NM |
| Transmission Options | – | 5 Speed MT / 6 Speed AT |
The Brezza is offered a non-turbo petrol engine. The 1.5 L 4-Cylinder petrol engine that puts out 101.62 BHP and 136.8 NM of torque. It drives the front wheels via a 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox only.
| CNG | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder |
| Displacement | – | 1462cc |
| Power | – | 86.63 BHP |
| Torque | – | 121.5 NM |
| Transmission Options | – | 5 Speed MT |
The Maruti Brezza comes with a CNG fuel option as well which the XUV300 misses. The 1.5 L 4 Cylinder CNG produces 86.63 BHP and 121.5 NM of torque mated to 5 Speed Manual Gearbox.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza: Features
| Features | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Single-Pane |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Fabric |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light | – | Yes |
| AC | 2-zone | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | – |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analog |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 9-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 6-speaker Arkamys sound system |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
In Features, the Brezza misses out on Digital Cluster, bigger infotainment system, leather seat upholstery, 2-zone climate control, and panoramic sunroof, while the XUV300 Facelift misses out on Ambient Lighting.
| Safety Features | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six airbags | Six airbags |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | 360 Surround View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Rear |
| TPMS | Yes | – |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 1 | – |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | – |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Front Disc |
| ISOFIX anchorages | Yes | Yes |
In Safety, the Brezza misses out on Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ADAS, Front Parking Sensors, Hill Descent Control, and Rear Disc Brakes.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza: Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Expected Rs. 8.50 Lakh |
| Maruti Brezza | Rs. 8.29 – Rs. 14.14 L |
The Maruti Brezza starts from Rs. 8.29 Lakh for the base LXI variant and goes up to Rs. 14.14 lakh for the ZXI Plus DT Automatic Variant, and the Mahindra XUV300 Facelift on the other hand is expected to start from Rs. 8.50 Lakh.
As for the warranty, the XUV300 warranty period is 3 years/1,00,000 KM and can be extended up to 5 years/1,50,000 KM, and the Brezza has a warranty period of 2 years/40,000 Km that can be extended to 5 years/1,00,000 KM.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza: Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you’re looking to buy an SUV without wanting to wait for the launch of the XUV300 Facelift, then you should go ahead and buy the Brezza as it comes with good amount of features, very fuel efficient, great amount of space and comfort on offer, and the engine performance is very good. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift on the other hand is expected to launch in the early 2024, and while we don’t exactly what new features it’s going to get, it’s still worth waiting around to find about it before landing on any decision. So, what are you gonna do?
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