Mahindra has launched another top-spec variant of its TUV300 SUV at Rs 9.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Mahindra TUV300 T10 is additionally accessible in a choice of 6 single tone colour options - Verve Blue, Dynamite Red, Molten Orange, Majestic Silver, Glacier White, Bold Black and Bronze Green. It additionally gets two dual tone colour options - Red/Black and Silver/Black. The price of dual tone colour is INR 15,000 more than that of separate single tone colour.

It accompanies new 7 inch touchscreen infotainment system with GPS, USB Video and Image Playback, Bluetooth Music and Audio calling, Mahindra BlueSense, Driver Information System, Steering Mounted Audio Controls, 4 Speakers, and 2 Tweeters.

Surprisingly, Mahindra has not offered Android Auto in the TUV300, while the Vitara Brezza and the Nexon offer the same (Apple CarPlay as well) and the EcoSport facelift is expected to pack these too. Further, the unit is rear view camera-ready, yet it is not offered as standard.

Different changes include a blacked out headlamp cluster, alloy wheels, parts of roof rails, and tailgate spare wheel cover are presently completed in metallic grey. Inside the cabin, the range-topping TUV300 T10 gets faux leather upholstery with lumbar support for the driver and co-driver, height adjustable driver seat and electrically adjustable ORVMs.

All variants of Mahindra TUV300 get a host of onboard safety features as options which incorporate ABS, EBD and double front airbags while top end variants get extra security highlights of static bending headlights and alloy wheels along with power windows at the front and rear.

However, there is no change in engine specifications will be seen on the TUV300 T10. Based on a ladder on frame chassis, Mahindra TUV300 is powered by a 1.5 litre mHawk 100 which creates 100 PS and 240 Nm. Entry level variants get an alternate tune of a similar engine, creating 84 hp and 230 Nm. Transmission choices on offer are 5 speed MT or AMT.

The new top variant makes the TUV300 extra capable of facing the just-launched Tata Nexon and the upcoming Ford EcoSport facelift alongside the sales king of the segment, the Maruti Vitara Brezza. Additionally, this might help Mahindra to cash in on the upcoming festive season.