Looking at the table above, the new base-spec W2 makes the XUV300 Rs 66,000 cheaper than the former base W4 variant. On the other hand, the W4 TurboSport undercuts the W6 by Rs 1.20 lakh. 

So, what do you lose out in the W2 variant? Well, you don’t get roof rails, piano-black door trim finish, a front scuff plate, an electric sunroof, illuminated sun visors, a centre roof lamp, and a sunglass holder compared to the W4. On the other hand, the W4 now gets an electric sunroof across all three engine options which was earlier offered from the W6 variant onwards.

Mechanically, things stay the same with the option of a 110PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, a 130PS 1.2-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol and a 117PS 1.5-litre diesel engine. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard on all three engines, with a six-speed AMT option offered on the standard 1.2-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel variants.

With prices ranging from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 14.59 lakh, ex-showroom, the Mahindra XUV300 getting a more affordable starting point should help it continue its rivalry against the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, the Tata Nexon, as well as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

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