The Mahindra TUV300 will be a 7-seater SUV with power coming from a newly developed 1.5-litre diesel engine dubbed as the mHawk 80 by the company.
Having revealed the design sketches and production name last month, Mahindra has now confirmed that its new small SUV the ‘TUV300’ will be officially launched on 10th September in the country. The automaker’s newest vehicle to take on the sub 4-metre compact SUVs, Mahindra calls it a true blue SUV that has taken inspiration from a battle tank in terms of design. The automaker also confirmed that the new model while similar to the Bolero in terms of design is not a replacement to Mahindra’s best selling UV.
Ahead of the official launch in a few weeks, these new spy shots showcase the interiors of the Mahindra TUV300. The cabin gets finished in a dual-tone beige and black colour scheme with a twin-pod instrument cluster and multi-function steering wheel. You can also see the single jump seats in the last row best reserved for kids, with cargo room being negligible. The TUV300 will also get a host of creature comforts including a touchscreen infotainment unit with audio and navigation as well as Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity.
There won’t be automatic climate control though we think, in order to keep the costs in check. In terms of powertrain, the 2015 Mahindra TUV300 will get a 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine under the hood and will be badged as the mHawk80 on the SUV and will come with a 5-speed manual gearbox sending power to the front wheels. While there won’t be a 4WD version initially available, Mahindra does say that it could be introduced later in the timeline. Expect to see extremely competitive pricing on the TUV300 that just might unsettle the competition.
Pictures Source – AutocarIndia.com
