Mahindra S201 compact SUV named XUV300

The Ssangyong Tivoli-based SUV has been christened the Mahindra XUV300 and will be launched in February 2019.

The styling of the XUV300 is inspired by the XUV500. It features a grille with chrome inserts flanked by triple-pod headlamps with projectors and integrated V-shaped LED DRLs. The dual-tone bumper houses a pair of fog lamps and a silver scuff plate.

Moving to the side, the SUV has blacked-out A, B and C pillars. It has black cladding around the wheel arches and along the door sills. It also gets dual-tone ORVMs that have integrated turn signals. At the rear, it has wraparound LED tail lamps and a roof spoiler. It comes with a dual-tone rear bumper which has a silver skid plate and reflectors on either side. The XUV300 gets roof rails and rides on dual-tone alloy wheels.

On the inside, it comes with a dual-tone dashboard with a centrally-mounted touchscreen infotainment system. The centre console houses a rotary controller for air-conditioning. There is also a small amber backlit screen. The car comes with a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and has a twin-dial instrument cluster with a central MID.

Mahindra hasn't revealed the engine specifications. However, the company has confirmed that the XUV300 will be available in both petrol and diesel versions.