The XUV300 petrol’s gross sales contributed to virtually 44.5 % of the SUV’s whole gross sales in January 2024

When a brand new automobile purchaser right now plans to purchase a Mahindra SUV such because the Thar and XUV700, gross sales figures reveal a transparent desire for the diesel engine possibility. But issues appear to vary relating to the Mahindra XUV300. Although the sub-4m SUV providing has grow to be a bit lengthy within the tooth and is due a refresh very quickly, its January 2024 gross sales numbers reveal a twist within the sales-split for the totally different gas sorts on provide.

XUV300 Petrol In Higher Demand

*These numbers are inclusive of the electrical XUV400 as effectively

Although the XUV300 petrol has witnessed a slight dip in its year-on-year (YoY) determine, the full gross sales nonetheless crossed the two,000-unit mark in January 2024. The hole between the full gross sales of XUV300 petrol and diesel widened in January 2024 as a result of it additionally included the XUV400 EV’s numbers, which accounted for round 20 % within the tally of over 3,000 items.

Why Is XUV300 Petrol In Demand?

One of the the reason why we imagine the upper desire for XUV300’s petrol variants, in comparison with the fuel-type break up for different Mahindra SUVs, is the value distinction.

Both the petrol and diesel engines of the XUV300 get the selection of handbook and AMT (automated) transmissions. But in each comparable variant, the turbo-petrol possibility is extra inexpensive by round Rs 1.5 lakh. While not distinctive to the XUV300, it issues extra to these shopping for a smaller SUV than the bigger Mahindra fashions just like the Scorpio N and XUV700.

It can be the one sub-4m SUV to get a alternative of two turbo-petrol powertrains. While each are 1.2-litre turbo items, one makes 110 PS/200 Nm whereas the opposite produces 130 PS and as much as 250 Nm.

Also Read: Over 90 Percent Of Mahindra Scorpio Buyers Preferred The Diesel Powertrain In January 2024

Rivals And Facelift

The Mahindra XUV300 is a rival to the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite and the Maruti Fronx sub-4m crossover. It is about to be launched in a refreshed avatar quickly, which is able to give a recent look inside and outside together with just a few extra premium options together with an even bigger touchscreen.

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