Mahindra XUV300 with Petrol AutoSHIFT Transmission & the BlueSense Plus Connected SUV technology launched

03/02/2021

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has announced the introduction of Petrol AutoSHIFT, it’s auto transmission technology, on the XUV300. The AutoSHIFT top variant, W8(O), will also be equipped with the all-new BlueSense Plus connected SUV technology. The Electric Sunroof will now be offered from its mid variant – (W6) onwards on both manual & autoSHIFT versions.

Keeping in line with the growing consumer preference for a sunroof, the XUV300 will now offer electric sunroof on the mid-variants of both manual & AutoSHIFT variants. With a starting price of INR 9.4 Lakh (Ex-showroom Petrol W6) the sunroof will now become accessible to a wider base of customers.

Along with these introductions, XUV300 range will also see the introduction of new colours – Dual-tone Red and Dual-tone Aquamarine on all W8(O) AutoSHIFT variants and an all-new Galaxy Grey on its manual W6, W8 & W8(O) variants.

Bookings for the all-new Petrol AutoSHIFT are now open and deliveries will begin from mid-February onwards.

Advanced & Effortless AutoSHIFT:

Among the most refined & affordable auto transmission technologies in the market, the XUV300 AutoSHIFT has been crafted to deliver the seamless driving experience of an automatic yet offer the option of switching to a Manual mode for an involved drive. Developed by transmission experts Marelli, it comes equipped with a tap-to-switch set up that will allow enthusiasts to experience the full force of the XUV300’s formidable 1.2 litre turbo-petrol engine, along with a clutch-less driving experience. With this, the XUV300 becomes one of the few vehicles in the segment to offer auto transmission on both Petrol & Diesel.

The XUV300 autoSHIFT on Petrol & Diesel is an advanced technology that offers tremendous convenience and versatility to the user. Some of its key feature are as below:

Auto Mode: Automatic, effortless, smooth and fatigue-free drive.
Manual Mode: Control of the gear shifts for a more involved driving experience.
Advanced ‘Creep’ Function: 1-pedal drive (without accelerator input) in First & Reverse gear, for relaxed handling of congested city traffic or tricky parking scenarios.
Electronic Stability Control: Total control and Stability in all driving situations.
Hill Start Assist: Prevents roll-back for added safety & confidence on slopes.
Kick-down Shifts: Punchy pick-up during overtaking or for quick acceleration.
Adaptive Pedal Response: Automatic gear shift map selection based on accelerator inputs & driving requirements ranging from comfortable to sporty.
Tap-to-switch: Shift to Auto, Reverse or Manual modes with just a single tap.
Drive and Reverse Lock Out: Adds to safety by restricting sudden shifts between reverse and drive modes, unless the speed drops to less than 5 kmph.
Creep disable on Door Opening: Prevents the vehicle from moving in Auto/ Manual mode if the doors are open.

BlueSense PLUS – Connected SUV Technology

Mahindra’s Connected SUV technology – BlueSense Plus on W8(O) AutoSHIFT will create a connected experience between the SUV & its owner. It offers a variety of features like Remote Vehicle Control Features (like Door Lock/ Unlock, Find my XUV300), Location-based Features (like Live Tracking & Sharing, Route Deviation), Safety & Security Features (like Geo-Fencing, Emergency Assist), Vehicle Information Alerts (like Distance to empty, Tyre Pressure), and other features (like Infotainment Controls, Document Wallet). BlueSense Plus will be available on both Android & iOS.

BlueSense PLUS is a complete connected SUV solution, that is powered by an embedded SIM, that allows one to stay connected to their XUV300 no matter where they are. One can get a plethora of information at their fingertips & use its 40+ features, using the smartphone.