Mahindra TUV300 Launch on September 10! [Pics, Video & Details]

Mahindra has revealed the name of the new upcoming small SUV that was being referred to as the U301 and new Mahindra Bolero till now. This vehicle will be positioned above the Mahindra Bolero as a more premium offering and will be competing with the likes of the Ford EcoSport. Mahindra has till now only revealed the name and few teaser sketches of the TUV300 along with the design philosophy and tentative launch date. However, the latest images doing the rounds on the internet have almost completely revealed the exterior of the small SUV. Scroll down for the spy shots and more details on the new 2015 Mahindra TUV300 launch, price and other details.

 

Launch

The new 2015 Mahindra TUV300 Launch will take place on 10th September 2015. The festive season or the period between September and October is a favourite time for many manufacturers to launch new products as buyers look to make new purchases during this auspicious period.
Speaking on the announcement, Pravin Shah, President & Chief Executive (Automotive), M&M Ltd. mentioned,” The TUV300 is one of the most eagerly anticipated launches of this year. Signifying a true ‘Make-in-India’ product, the design of the TUV300 is inspired by a battle tank. We are confident that this product launch will create excitement in the market as well as amongst our customers”.

Specs

The new SUV will be powered by a 1.5 litre mHawk80 diesel engine. Other details remain scarce but expect the motor to be similar in output to the Mahindra Quanto. The new 2015 Mahindra TUV300 is based on an all-new platform which will come in the two-wheel drive format at the time of launch with a 4WD version possible sometime in the future. Transmission duties are likely to be handled by a 6-speed manual, however, speculation is rife that an AMT will be offered as well.

Features

Based on the numerous spy pics that have surfaced online, the TUV300 will come packed with features as Mahindra is looking to adopt the same strategy they did with its elder siblings, the Scorpio and XUV500. The latest spy pics reveal a simple, yet elegant design with clean straight lines. The rugged and utilitarian look is expected to be one of its strongest selling points. Finer design details are yet to be uncovered, but from the looks of it Mahindra seems to have gotten the exterior of the TUV300 almost spot on.

• An all-black steering wheel
• Chrome-ringed twin pod instrument console
• Dual tone beige + black colour scheme
• Faux silver trim for the dashboard
• Dual din audio system HU
• Rotary controls for HVAC
• AMT
• Three individual headrests for the rear bench
• 5+2 seating layout

Mahindra claims that the new compact SUV will be rugged and is said to have taken inspiration from battle tanks. “The design of the tough and stylish Mahindra TUV300 has been inspired by a battle tank. Raised shoulders, high front nose, flat roof, high ground clearance, and straight bonnet give the Mahindra TUV300 an iconic true blue SUV silhouette.”
The front bumper looks clean and uncluttered, unlike other recent products from Mahindra which seem a bit overdone in terms of design. The model seen here in the spy shots appears to be the base trim with black bumpers, steel rims, black ORVMs, no fog lamps, etc.