Mahindra has entered the final stages of testing the XUV300 and it’s likely the launch is happening sooner, and it makes sense to do a detailed comparison of the XUV300 against one of its rivals, the Maruti Brezza to see how good the Mahindra has prepared its SUV to dominate the segment.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza – Exterior
The upcoming XUV300 Facelift gets exterior changes over the outgoing version –
- New C-Shape LED DRLs framing the headlamps.
- New Bumpers with Faux Skid Plates, and new five-spoke design for the 16-inch alloy wheels.
- New LED tri-cube Headlamps design, and C-Shape LED Connected Taillamps.
The interiors will be getting upgrades with close resemblance to XUV400 EV –
- New Free-Standing 10.25-inch Infotainment System with thinner & Sleeker AC vents below.
- Two Rotary Dials to control the Dual-Zone Climate Control, and an LCD Display for HVAC temperatures.
- New 4-Spoke Steering Wheel and behind it is the new 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Cluster.
- The centre console will be updated with new Shifter lever, with Wireless Charging Pad in front, and new upholstery for the cabin.
- On Top, it’ll be getting panoramic sunroof and likely ambient lights for the cabin.
- Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio with centre armrest & two cupholders in it.
Maruti Suzuki’s Compact SUV, Brezza exterior profile –
- Dual L-Shaped LED DRLs within the LED Headlamp unit.
- X-Shape Carbon Finish element joining the headlamp unit.
- Cube-shape LED Fog Lamps with Chrome Surrounds.
- Faux Silver Skid Plates as Bumpers, and functional roof rails on top.
- Squared-off wheel arches with 16-inch alloy wheels with curve-ish design.
- The rear gets Y-shape LED Tail-lamps with body creases, and roof spoiler with shark fin antenna on top.
The Brezza interiors –
- Free-Standing 9-inch Infotainment System with thin AC vents below.
- Analog Instrument Cluster with a 3.2-inch TFT display for vehicle information and in front of it is the 4-spoke steering wheel.
- LCD Screen with Two Buttons for Automatic Climate Control, and a ambient light.
- The Dashboard gets Dual-tone theme with silver plastic elements covering the whole dashboard.
- Rear Seats are split in 60:40 ratio with centre armrest & two cupholders in it.
- Just above the instrument cluster, the SUV has Heads-up Display (HUD).
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza – Dimensions
| 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 |
When it comes to Dimensions –
- The XUV300 Facelift and Maruti Brezza has the same length.
- The XUV300 Facelift is wider by 31 MM over the Brezza.
- The Brezza is taller by 58 MM in Height than the XUV300 Facelift.
- The XUV300 Facelift features 2600 MM Wheelbase which is 100 MM longer than the Brezza’s.
- The Brezza’s ground clearance is 18 MM higher than the XUV300 Facelift.
- The Brezza’s got a bigger Boot Space by 71 Litres over XUV300’s 257 L Boot Space.
- The Brezza has a bigger Petrol Fuel Tank of 48 Litres and CNG Cylinder of 48 L while the XUV300 features 42 L Fuel Tank only.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Brezza – Engine Options
| Petrol | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Brezza |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1462cc |
| Power | 108.62 BHP / 128.73 BHP | 101.62 BHP |
| Torque | 200 NM / 230 NM | 136.8 NM |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT & AMT | 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT |
In Engine Options, the Mahindra XUV300 Facelift comes with a Turbo Petrol powertrain while on Brezza, its non-turbo engine. 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. The Maruti Brezza gets 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.
| 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 Mahindra 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.
| 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 | 10.25-inch 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 |
- XUV300 Facelift misses out on Ambient Lights.
- Maruti Brezza misses out on Bigger Infotainment System, Digital Instrument Cluster, Dual-Zone Climate Control, and Panoramic Sunroof.
| 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 |
- The Brezza misses out on Front Parking Sensors, TPMS, ADAS, Hill Descent Control, & 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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