2018 Mahindra TUV300 gets mHawk100 diesel engine on the T4+ and T6+ trims, 100 HP oil-burner unit now standard across the range.
Days before the Auto Expo, Mahindra has introduced the TUV300 compact SUV with the mHawk100 diesel engine. The company has added the mHawk100 diesel mill to the T4+ and T6+ variants of the SUV, which was otherwise limited to only the T8 and T10 trims. The automaker says the new T4+ and T6+ grades will be available across India with immediate effect. The T4+ and T6+ trims are priced at Rs. 8.02 lakhs and 8.59 lakhs respectively (ex-showroom, Mumbai).
The 1.5-litre oil burner outputs 100 HP of power at 3750 RPM and 240 Nm of torque between 1600-2800 RPM. The lower end T4+ and T6+ trims are offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox only while the T8 and T10 variants are offered with an optional 5-speed AMT transmission too. Some of the other features offered in the 7-seater SUV are leatherette seats and a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Dual airbags and ABS with EBD are standard across the range.
The vehicle is available in a choice of two dual-tone and five single-tone colours – Red and Black, Silver and Black, Pearl White, Bold Black, Dynamo Red, Molten Orange and Majestic Silver.
2018 Mahindra TUV300
– T4+ and T6+ trims now come powered by 100 HP 1.5-litre diesel motor
– T4+ priced at Rs. 8.02 lakhs and T6+ at Rs. 8.59 lakhs
– TUV300 rivals the Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon and Maruti Vitara Brezza
