Mahindra's XUV300 debuts at Rs 7.9 lakh, priced at a premium to Maruti Brezza moneycontrol.com

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has launched the XUV300, a sub-compact sports utility vehicle with prices starting at Rs 7.9 lakh (petrol, ex-showroom, all India) and Rs 8.49 lakh for diesel. The XUV300 will hit the floor to join rivals such as Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon and Ford Ecosport. Based on the Ssangyong Tivoli platform, the XUV300 is the sixth attempt by the Mumbai-based company to get a slice of the burgeoning pie of mini SUVs currently dominated by the Brezza. This segment generates monthly domestic volumes of 23,000-28,000 units.