Mahindra has managed to rework on its sole 1.5 litre diesel engine on offer which is also seen on its sibling Quanto. The result, it now gets a two stage turbocharger which does generate good amount of torque at 230 Nm between 1500-2250 rpm but the peak power has dropped considerably at 84 bhp at 3750 rpm. This makes the TUV 300 under-powered especially on straight lines and while overtaking in traffic. One has to perform a routine gear down and step on the peddle exercise to pass other vehicles as the power delivery band is not optimum. The gear ratios however are quite good for average city commuting. Apart from the usual 5 speed manual transmission, Mahindra has also featured an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT ) for its top variant which is quite good for effortless city driving but it does offer some lag especially when sprinting to higher speeds. The use of technology helps in improving the overall efficiency of this compact SUV with the introduction of auto engine kill that switches the engine OFF when idle for more than 2 seconds and powers it again as soon as you step on the clutch pedal. With its raised stance and comfortable suspension set up, TUV 300 does manage to absorb majority of potholes and broken roads but its ground clearance at 190 mm does not offer you the best in class figures.