Mahindra XUV700 has finally made a global debut. Although we wished that Mahindra would have revealed the prices too, still, we know a good deal about the upcoming SUV. Without wasting any time, let’s take a look at what we got to know from the broadcast.
Mahindra XUV700: Engine and transmission options
To make you feel the rush, Mahindra has given the XUV700 the most powerful engines in its class. It gets a turbocharged mHawk diesel engine that churns out 185ps of power and 420Nm of torque with manual transmission and 450Nm with the automatic. The turbocharged mStallion gasoline engine is capable of producing 200ps of power and a peak torque of 380Nm. We can expect a 6-speed manual as well as a 6-speed automatic with both the engines options. Mahindra claims that the XUV700 can go from 0 to 60kmph in just 4.6 seconds, again best-in-class though it has not been clarified whether the figures are for the diesel or the petrol variant. We can expect this performance from the diesel engine.
Mahindra XUV700 will have an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) option too for those who like to take things up by a notch. It will also be getting 3 drive modes: Zip, Zap, and Zoom.
XUV700: Variants and features
Mahindra will be offering XUV700 in two series, MX and AdrenoX. The MX series gets 1 variant. You will get both the engine options in the MX series. As for the features, you will get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto support, a 7-inch instrument cluster, smart door handles, LED taillamps, steering-mounted controls, power-adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators, and day-night IRVM. It will get 17-inch steel wheels.
The AdrenoX series will have three variants: AX3, AX5, and AX7. The AX3 will get the following features in addition to the MX variant: dual HD 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, Amazon Alexa built-in, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, AdrenoX Connect with 60+ connected features, 6-speakers and sound staging, LED DRLs and front fog lamps and R17 steel wheels with covers.
You will get a Skyroof, R17 diamond-cut alloy wheels, curtain airbags, LED clear-view headlamps, sequential turn indicators, and cornering lamps in the AX5 variant in addition to the features in AX3.
The top-spec AX7 variant will get Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), driver drowsiness alert, smart clean zone, dual-zone climate control, r18 diamond cut alloys, leatherette seats, leather steering and gear lever, 6-way power seat with memory and side airbags. The seats on this variant will go a bit backward while you enter the car for better ingress.
As for the safety features, the Mahindra XUV700 will be offering up to 7 airbags, 360-degree surround view, and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) along with the basic features.
Mahindra XUV700 will be offered in 2 seating configurations: 5-seater and 7-seater.
The optional package that will be revealed later will include:
- Immersive 3D sound by Sony
- Electrically-deployed smart door handles
- 360-degree surround view
- Blind view monitoring
- Electronic parking brake
- Wireless charging
Mahindra XUV700: Price and Rivals
Mahindra is known for pricing its SUVs aggressively. We can expect the base variant of XUV700 to start around ₹16-17lakhs and go all the way up to ₹25lakhs for the top-spec variant. If so is the case, it will rival the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, and such cars in the budget vicinity.
Update: Mahindra has revealed the prices of XUV700. And as said, they are way more than aggressive. The base MX variant starts at just ₹11.99 lakhs! The AX3 is priced at ₹13.99 lakhs. If this is the case, we can expect the fully loaded variant to come at less than ₹20 lakhs.
Although the debut has left us wondering with more questions, XUV700 surely is an SUV that will give you an adrenaline rush every time you are in the driver’s seat. More details will follow in the coming days. Stay tuned to Auto-Dive India to never miss any updates.
