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.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Fronx – 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 belowTwo 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, Fronx’s exterior profile –
- Tri-cube Nexa-ish LED DRLs, and tri-cube LED headlamps.
- Curve-ish Pattern for the grille, and faux skid plates as bumper.
- Flat Bonnet for improved road visibility, and Coupe Roof lining for design appeal.
- Square-ish Wheel Arches with 16-inch Alloy Wheels.
- The rear gets Y-shape LED Tail-lamps with body creases, and roof spoiler with shark fin antenna on top.
The Fronx 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.
- 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.
- Just above the instrument cluster, the SUV has Heads-up Display (HUD).
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Fronx – Dimensions
| 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 –
- The XUV300 Facelift and Maruti Fronx has the same length.
- The XUV300 Facelift is wider by 56 MM over the Fronx.
- The XUV300 is taller by 77 MM in Height than the Fronx.
- The XUV300 Facelift features 2600 MM Wheelbase which is 100 MM longer than the Fronx’s.
- The Fronx’s ground clearance is 10 MM higher than the XUV300 Facelift.
- The Fronx’s got a bigger Boot Space by 51 Litres over XUV300’s 257 L Boot Space.
- The XUV300 has a bigger Petrol Fuel Tank of 42 Litres and while the Fronx has a 37 L Petrol Fuel Tank and CNG Cylinder of 55 L.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Fronx – Engine Options
| 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 |
- In Engine Options, both are the SUVs are offered with a Turbo Petrol Powertrain but the Fronx also comes with a Non-Turbo Petrol Engine to be fuel efficient.
- The XUV300 Facelift Turbo Engine is way too powerful compared to Fronx.
- But the Fronx is way too fuel efficient than the XUV300.
| 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 | – |
- The Fronx misses out on Diesel Powertrain.
| 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 |
- Other than the Brezza, the Fronx is the only other SUV to have CNG Fuel Option.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Fronx: Features
| 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 |
- Maruti Fronx misses out on Bigger Infotainment System, Digital Instrument Cluster, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Ventilated Seats, and Panoramic Sunroof.
| 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 |
- The Fronx misses out on Front Parking Sensors, TPMS, ADAS, Hill Descent Control, & Rear Disc Brakes.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Fronx: Price and Warranty
| 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.
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift vs Maruti Fronx: 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 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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