Mahindra revealed its new-generation 1.2-litre turbo fuel engine with direct injection at Auto Expo 2020, however it took the carmaker over 2 years to introduce it in the market. The engine has actually finally made its launching in the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport, and we experienced it on a gymkhana circuit. Has it been worth the wait? Heres what we think.Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: engine impressionsChristened mStallion 130, this turbo-petrol unit comes from the very same engine household as the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol that does responsibility on the XUV700, Scorpio and Thar. The XUV300 TurboSport is a three-cylinder unit displacing 1,197 cc, comparable to the existing 110hp 1.2-litre turbo-petrol version, which offers alongside.But this mStallion 130 is fitted with a brand-new turbocharger, high-pressure direct injection and variable valve timing, amongst other ancillaries. As a result, not just does it come with the pledge of an iCAT-certified 18.2 kpl fuel efficiency (vs 17kpl of the XUV300), however it likewise possesses class-best power and torque figures of 131hp and 230Nm (21hp and 30Nm more). Surprisingly, it gets an overboost function, which assists extract an additional 20Nm for a brief period, when the accelerator is pushed over 70 percent, between equipments 2-6, and when engine speeds are in the 1,750-3,500 rpm variety. The engine isnt simply more powerful but likewise more fuel efficient than the basic 1.2 turbo.Our drive experience was limited to a tight gymkhana circuit, however what we can confirm is that this engine is extremely improved, and even at greater revs, the common three-cylinder thrum is well-contained. What also makes a strong first impression is the method this engine reacts to accelerator inputs. Like its bigger 2.0-litre brother or sister, this 1.2-litre doesnt seem like it is tuned for performance. Unlike many turbo-petrol automobiles where throttle actions are dulled down in favour of emissions and fuel effectiveness, this Mahindra does not seem to keep back on efficiency, eager to provide at every flex of your best foot. It isnt devoid of turbo lag, but keep it spinning between 1,900 and 3,800 rpm and its tidal wave of torque will make busy drives a breeze. The responsive engine makes it much more amazing to drive.And while this isnt a high-revving engine, with torque shipment reducing rather dramatically beyond 4,500 rpm, its diesel-like mid-range is most likely to satiate the efficiency requirements of most driving enthusiasts. Mahindra claims that the XUV300 will rush from 0-100kph in a rather remarkable 10.9 seconds, making it quicker than all its rivals. We havent gotten a chance to corroborate Mahindras claims, but if true, it will be nearly 2 seconds quicker than the standard 110hp turbo-petrol. Like the basic version, the 6-speed manual slots into gates efficiently, although the tosses stay long therefore is the travel of its clutch pedal. Well reserve our talk about other aspects till we get a chance to assess this car in more detail, so stay tuned.Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: design, interiorMahindra designers have used the textbook formula of red equals to sporty, hence have actually garnished its outsides with red highlights, and red T-GDi and W8 (variant) badges. Our test car sported a new Blazing Bronze paint, which combined with the red touches and the XUV300s oddball percentages will divide opinions. These aside, like the standard XUV300, it now wears Mahindras brand-new Twin Peaks logo, gets 17-inch alloys and an optional dual-tone roof.New paint with red touches will divide opinions.The interior decoration remains unchanged, but the cabin gets an all-black style and racier-looking pedals. Sadly, Mahindra didnt utilize this opportunity to improve the interior, which is in dire need of a makeover, and the dashboard, in particular, merely looks too outdated compared to the competition.Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: featuresIts feature list remains identical to the standard version with the top-spec alternative getting kit like a sunroof, leatherette upholstery, dual-zone environment control, all-wheel disc brakes, automobile headlamps and wipers. Ventilated front seats, cordless charging, full-LED headlamps, 360-degree cam, wireless smartphone integration and nicer sounding speakers are still not offered.The T-GDi is provided in 3 versions– Rs 10.35 lakh, ex-showroom, for the W6, Rs 11.65 lakh for the W8, and Rs 12.75 lakh for the W8 (O) variant, making it Rs 36,000-49,000 pricier than the basic petrol-manual. It continues to be the most pricey sub-4m compact SUV out there. Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: ought to I buy one?Lets address the elephant in the space initially– its pricing. Yes, the XUV300 was already amongst the most costly vehicles in its class and with the intro of the TurboSport, it ends up being the most costly one out there. Its interiors are dated, its boot is small and it continues to miss out on several modern features anticipated in a cars and truck of this price, therefore it does not spell great value. The XUV300s strengths remain its solid construct with a 5-star Global NCAP crash test score, its spacious cabin and its confident driving good manners. Now the brand-new more effective engine and the manual transmission have made the XUV300 much more amazing to drive. We should commend Mahindra for putting in the effort to calm driving lovers, particularly at a time when automobiles are getting duller to drive. If only Mahindra had dealt with the XUV300s shortcomings (its interiors and its function list) with this version, it would have ended up being much simpler to recommend.Also see: Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport introduced at Rs 10.35 lakh.

The engine has lastly made its launching in the Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport, and we experienced it on a gymkhana circuit. Heres what we think.Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: engine impressionsChristened mStallion 130, this turbo-petrol unit belongs to the exact same engine household as the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol that does responsibility on the XUV700, Scorpio and Thar. These aside, like the standard XUV300, it now uses Mahindras brand-new Twin Peaks logo design, gets 17-inch alloys and an optional dual-tone roof.New paint with red touches will divide opinions.The interior design remains unchanged, but the cabin gets an all-black style and racier-looking pedals. Sadly, Mahindra didnt utilize this opportunity to improve the interior, which is in alarming need of a remodeling, and the dashboard, in specific, just looks too dated compared to the competition.Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: featuresIts feature list stays identical to the basic variation with the top-spec variant getting kit like a sunroof, leatherette upholstery, dual-zone climate control, all-wheel disc brakes, automobile headlamps and wipers. Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport: need to I buy one?Lets address the elephant in the room first– its pricing.