Mahindra XUV300 is already a very popular car among the urban buyers in the compact SUV segment. It has proved its mettle in the most competitive segment in the country. The reasons are actually very simple. The strikingly modern looks, a ton of modern comfort features, powerful engines and a 5-star safety rating. All this combine to give a wholesome product which is not easy to fault. The only concern seems to be an exceptionally small boot for a car of this segment. That hampers the practicality a bit. But if can compromise on that front, you have a complete package in XUV300. To add to the convenience aspect, Mahindra has introduced automatic transmission to petrol and diesel powertrains as well. Now driving in the city traffic will be easier than ever before. Also, Mahindra has introduced its very own connected technology, BlueSense Plus with over 40 features. Let us take a look at what are the features included in that.
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Mahindra XUV300 BluesSense Plus Connected Car Tech
Mahindra has finally come up with its very own connected car tech with over 40 features. Needless to say, a lot of them have only been possible after the arrival of an automatic transmission. This will increase the convenience quotient of the XUV300 a lot and that is exactly what young urban buyers are looking for, as mentioned by Mahindra as well. They clearly know their target customers and are coming out with technologies to satisfy them. The BlueSense Plus works with an embedded SIM and includes the following features:
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Remote Vehicle Control and Location Features
- Remote Door Lock and Unlock
- Remote Hazard Lamp On and Off
- Live Vehicle Tracking
- Share Vehicle Location
- Find my XUV300 and Route Deviation Alert
Safety and Security Alerts and Vehicle Information
- Unauthorized Vehicle Access Alert for added security
- Geo-Fencing and Time Fencing to keep track of your car when someone else is driving it
- Tyre Pressure Alert
- Distance to Empty Information
- Overspeed and Seat Belt Alert for uncompromising safety
- Parking Lamp ON Alert
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In-Car Features
- In-Car AC and Infotainment Controls
- Insurance and PUC Expiry
- Weather Information
- Fuel and Trip Summary
- Document Wallet and Car Info
Mahindra XUV300 AutoShift
The new automatic transmission technology that Mahindra has introduced has some very useful functions including the convenience of shifting between auto and manual gear selection, ”Creep” function to enable 1-pedal operation in traffic conditions, Adaptive Pedal Response, ESC, Hill-Start Assist, Drive and Reverse Lockout to prevent the unintentional gearshifts, Tap-to-Switch to select with a tap of the gear lever, Creep disable when Doors are open and many more.
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Mahindra XUV300 AutoShift – Engine, Transmission and Price
With the introduction the automatic transmission with both, petrol and diesel powertrains, the XUV300 becomes one of the few products in the segment to do so. This adds to the appeal of the XUV300 to have the option of choosing between different powertrains as well as different transmission options. The XUV300 comes with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine making 110hp and 200Nm and the 1.5-litre diesel which makes 115hp and 300Nm. Both these engines now come mated to either a 6-speed manual or an automatic gearbox. Also worth mentioning here is that the new Sportz variant of the XUV300 is due for launch very soon. This variant will come with a more powerful turbo petrol engine with direct injection technology. Also, knowing the sensibilities and preferences of young Indian buyers, Mahindra is offering the Electric Sunroof starting from the mid-trim W6 onwards. The AutoShift W6 variant with sunroof starts at a cool Rs 9.95 lakh, ex-showroom.
