Mahindra XUV300 AMT To Be Introduced Soon

Up to now, the auto manufacturer has based on the source of the AMT gearbox from Ricardo, a UK-based company. But for the new compact SUV, Mahindra has been reported to equip its diesel version with an AMT gearbox sourced from Magneti Marelli, like two of its direct competitors, the Tata Nexon and the Maruti Vitara Brezza. Both of the XUV300’s direct rivals get AMT on their petrol engine but there has been no confirmation from Mahindra to introduce AMT on this motor option. It is also rumoured that the XUV300 will get a torque converter automatic sourced from Aisin when the vehicle gets an engine update to conform to the BS-VI emission standards which will take effect in 2020.

The Mahindra XUV300 will get an AMT gearbox soon after its launch tomorrow

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At launch, the Mahindra XUV300 will be powered by two motor options: a 1.2L petrol engine and a 1.5L diesel unit. Whereas the former is good for 110 bhp against 200 Nm, the latter can deliver 115 bhp against 300 Nm, with the two torque figures being leading in the segment with the mileage figures being 17 kmpl and 20 kmpl, respectively. At launch, the transmission duties on both of the two engines will be undertaken by a 6-speed MT gearbox. Shortly after that, the diesel variants will get an AMT gearbox.

At launch, the Mahindra XUV300 will get the power from two turbocharged motors, both of which are mated to a manual gearbox

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The XUV300 EV will be launched in the middle of 2020. The all-electric version will be powered by two motor options, with the top-of-the-line variant coming with a 380-volt battery pack, a result of the collaboration between Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd and Ssangyong.

Once launched, the Mahindra XUV300 will be well-equipped right from the base variant. An audio system integrated with four speakers, an electric tailgate opener, rear parking sensors, two front airbags, ABS with EBD will be provided standard features across all variants. The top variant W8(O) will be equipped with some segment-leading features such as an electric sunroof, a two-zone temperature control and seven airbags.

The Mahindra XUV300 will be the most well-equipped in the segment

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Considering the increasing popularity of the AMT gearbox which all of the Mahindra XUV300’s rivals have already been equipped with, the introduction of the AMT gearbox will help the new compact SUV increase its competitiveness in the teeming Indian SUV segment. Finally, let’s look forward to the launch of the long-awaited compact SUV, which will take place tomorrow. 

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