Mahindra
& Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has unveiled the brand name of its SUV code-named
S201, as the XUV300 (pronounced as XUV, 3 double ‘Oh’). The XUV300 shares its
platform with the SsangYong Tivoli which is a globally successful product that
has sold over 260,000 vehicles in 50+ countries since its launch in 2015.
The
XUV300 will be manufactured at the company’s manufacturing facility at Nasik,
in Maharashtra and will be launched in the 1st half of February 2019.
The
Tivoli has also received multiple safety and ergonomic awards including a Grade
1 (highest) safety award from the 2015 KNCAP (Korean New Car Assessment
Program), automotive safety test. The XUV300 carries forward the
characteristics of the XUV500 with its cheetah-inspired characteristics. The
XUV300 ‘s headlamps integrate with the fog lamps forming a Cheetah-like
tear-duct, while the pronounced wheel arches are inspired from the muscular
haunches of the Cheetah. Its modern grille, sculpted bonnet, pronounced
shoulder & body lines along with an elevated stance, give the XUV300 a bold
and charismatic road presence. In addition, its dual LED DRLs and bold LED tail
lamps, create an indelible visual signature.
Dr.
Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, M&M Ltd. said “The XUV300 is our latest
offering in the next generation of aspirational Mahindra vehicles, after the
Marazzo and the Alturas G4. Our new breed of vehicles are products of
engineering excellence, offer high refinement and are built on global
platforms. XUV500 enjoys huge equity in consumers’ minds and now with the XUV300,
the XUV brand will evolve into a family of vehicles that stands for
sophistication with performance.”