Mahindra has given its popular compact SUV, the XUV300, a timely refresh for 2025. Competing against the likes of Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Maruti Brezza, the new XUV300 now comes with more contemporary styling, upgraded cabin features, and improved safety tech. The SUV continues to balance urban practicality with highway-ready performance, a formula that made it a trusted name since its debut.
Updated Design Language
While Mahindra has retained the muscular stance that the XUV300 is known for, the 2025 model adopts younger, cleaner elements. Slimmer LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, reshaped bumpers, and a sharper grille bring it closer in line with Mahindra’s global design identity. At the rear, connected LED tail lamps and a revised tailgate add a premium touch, making the SUV look broader and more modern.
Tech-Focused Cabin
Step inside, and the XUV300 feels significantly more upmarket compared to its predecessor. The headline upgrade is a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. Mahindra has also included a fully digital instrument cluster, along with connected car features that allow remote access to functions like AC controls and vehicle tracking.
The cabin now boasts improved ergonomics, wireless charging, and more soft-touch surfaces, lending a richer in-cabin feel. A panoramic sunroof is also part of higher trims, a feature in demand with younger buyers.
Powertrain Options
The 2025 XUV300 retains its tried-and-tested range of engines. Buyers can choose between a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel, and the more enthusiastic TGDi unit that was introduced earlier. Power delivery has been tuned for smoother acceleration and better fuel efficiency. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and an AMT option, with Mahindra expected to roll out a dual-clutch automatic in its higher trims later in the year.
Safety Remains a Priority
Mahindra has consistently marketed the XUV300 as one of the safest compact SUVs in the country, and the 2025 iteration stays true to this positioning. The SUV comes with six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera in top variants. With its strong build quality, Mahindra is aiming for improved crash test ratings, reassuring family buyers who prioritize safety.
Competitive Positioning
With its refreshed design, contemporary features, and reliable powertrain options, the Mahindra XUV300 2025 is better positioned to take on rapidly evolving rivals in the segment. While pricing details will be officially announced at launch, industry insiders suggest the SUV will continue to undercut some competitors, delivering strong value without cutting corners on equipment.