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- Most powerful compact SUV
- Available in four trims - W4, W6, W8, and W8(O)
The first impressions of the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport hinted at it being a fun-to-drive compact SUV. This was when we drove for a couple of hours at a closed Gymkhana-type circuit. However, we had the car back in our garage for a full-fledged performance test to check if it was a hoot to drive. Here's how it fared.
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Engine and gearbox specifications of the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport
Let's get the specs and figures clear first. The Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport is powered by a 1.2-litre mStallion petrol engine producing 128bhp and 230Nm of torque. This turbo-petrol TGDi mill is a direct injection version of the standard motor but more powerful by 19bhp and 30Nm. Transmission options include only a six-speed manual gearbox.
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How quickly does the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport accelerate?
0-60kmph
0-100kmph
We had a first-hand understanding of how quick this vehicle is at the specially curated race track. With a claimed five seconds for the 0-60kmph, it is quick and matches the tested real-world performance at 5.19 seconds. We were hoping for a sub-10 second 0-100kmph sprint time, but it was achieved in 10.67 seconds.
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How is the drivability of the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport?
20-80kmph in third gear
40-100kmph in fourth gear
Getting away quickly from a standstill is fine, but in the real world, it matters how a car gets going in traffic and other conditions. The roll-on times on our V-Box show how efficiently a vehicle can do this. The XUV300 TurboSport accelerated from 20-80kmph in third gear in 9.85 seconds, showing it has good pulling power. Even the 40-100kmph run in fourth gear was completed in 11.58 seconds, thus showing it won’t struggle in a higher gear while overtaking. The extra torque, thanks to the over-boost function, will always come in handy, especially while overtaking long vehicles. After all, the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport still continues to be the most powerful compact SUV yet.
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