Mahindra is soon going to launch the XUV300 Facelift for the Indian Market, and from the looks of the SUV, it appears production-ready and possibly could launch later this month or early March 2024. With that in Mind, we thought of comparing it against the SUV that looks really cool in the segment, the Maruti Fronx.
The upcoming XUV300 Facelift gets exterior changes over the outgoing version –
The interiors will be getting upgrades with close resemblance to XUV400 EV –
Maruti Suzuki’s Compact SUV, Fronx’s exterior profile –
The Fronx interiors –
Dimensions | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Fronx |
---|---|---|
Length | 3995 MM | 3995 MM |
Width | 1821 MM | 1765 MM |
Height | 1627 MM | 1550 MM |
Wheelbase | 2600 MM | 2500 MM |
Ground Clearance | 180 MM | 190 MM |
Boot Space | 257 L | 308 L |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 37 L – Petrol 55 L – CNG |
When it comes to Dimensions –
Petrol | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Fronx | |
---|---|---|---|
Engines | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Power | 108.62 BHP / 128.73 BHP | 98.69 BHP | 88.50 BHP |
Torque | 200 NM / 230 NM | 147.6 NM | 113 NM |
Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT & AMT | 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT | 5 Speed MT / AMT |
Diesel | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Fronx |
---|---|---|
Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | – |
Drivetrain | FWD | – |
Power | 115.05 BHP | – |
Torque | 300 NM | – |
Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT / AMT | – |
CNG | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Fronx |
---|---|---|
Engine | – | 1.2 L 4-Cylinder |
Drivetrain | – | FWD |
Power | – | 76.43 BHP |
Torque | – | 98.5 NM |
Transmission Options | – | 5 Speed MT |
Features | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Fronx |
---|---|---|
Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
Taillamps | LED | LED |
Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Sunroof | Panoramic | – |
Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
Seat upholstery | Leather | Leatherette |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | 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 Pad | Yes | Yes |
Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
Safety Features | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Maruti Fronx |
---|---|---|
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 |
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
---|---|
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Expected Rs. 8.50 Lakh |
Maruti Fronx | Rs. 7.5 – Rs. 13.13 L |
The Maruti Fronx starts from Rs. 8.29 Lakh for the base LXI variant and goes up to Rs. 13.13 lakh for the Alpha Turbo 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 Fronx has a warranty period of 2 years/40,000 Km that can be extended to 5 years/1,00,000 KM.
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 Fronx as it comes with good amount of features, very fuel efficient, great amount of space and comfort on offer, engine performance is very good, and design styling is unique compared to its rivals. 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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