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Looking smart

Yes, it does. Like we saw with the Marazzo, Mahindras are no longer a mash of bulges, creases and curves. The XUV300 has a mature design for the most part. The most striking feature up front is the LED light signature. These DRLs rise up to the headlamps which too have a nice upward sweep and merge cleanly with the slim grille. The chrome studs here are a direct connection to its bigger cousin. The larger air dam below and the contours on the bonnet add a dose of the requisite SUV aggression. The flat floating roof stops the car from looking top-heavy. Move below and two creases break the profile's monotony. The wheels themselves on this top-spec W8 Option car are 215/55 R17s and fill up the wheel arches wells. But the crease at the rear bulges and grows into a wide U through the boot lid, making the rear three-quarter look awkward. The truncated rear, a necessity to duck the car under four meters, and the high boot opening intensify this feeling. The rear tail lamps also could have been a size smaller but the design itself is smart, with their flowing LED elements.