Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
Mahindra XUV700 BookingsImage Source: Twitter

The all-new XUV700 is taking the world by storm and Mahindra receiving over 65,000 bookings for the same is indeed a confirmation of what we have said earlier. The Indian brand has not even delivered a single unit and still, the excitement among the buyers seems too high. The sole reason behind people trusting them is that for the past few years, local manufacturers are marching shoulder to shoulder with some known brands from the outside.

Want to be a proud owner of Mahindra XUV700? Let’s check out all the details related to it down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Mahindra has bagged over 65,000 bookings for the new XUV700.
  • Available with both petrol and diesel engines for all sorts of buyers.
  • Deliveries for the petrol variants will start by the end of this month.

Mahindra XUV7000

What’s it has got to offer?

Available in two trims including – MX and AX, the feature list of the all-new Mahindra XUV700 varies. To further classify them, it is also available in two layouts including – 5-seater and 7-seater. Hope you got the point!

Talking about the top-end AX trim, it is available in three different stages including AX3, AX5 and AX7. The AX3 is decently loaded with features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, similarly-sized instrument cluster, 6-speaker sound system and a virtual assistant. Coming to the AX5, it will get some additional features including a panoramic sunroof, a set of 17-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights. There’s even the AX7 variant, which sounds like a complete package with features such as seven airbags, dual-zone climate control, electrically adjustable driver’s seat and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Mahindra has also announced an additional package that comes with:

  • 360-degree camera
  • Sony surround sound system
  • Wireless charger.

Engine & Transmission

Under the hood, all the variants are available with either 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol or a 2.2-lite four-cylinder diesel engine. The first is truly capable of producing a massive 200HP and 380Nm. Meanwhile, the latter is a mile-muncher with overall output rated at 155HP and 360Nm for the entry-level MX trim and 185HP, 450Nm for the top-end AX trim. The brand has even announced drive modes including – Zip, Zap, Zoom and Custom to alter the overall performance as per the requirement.

All of them are available with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. Meanwhile, for added convenience customers can also go for the automatic gearbox. Surprisingly, the top-end variant of Mahindra XUV700 also comes with an AWD system.

Alternatives

In India, Mahindra XUV700 compares with some well-established rivals such as MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari and Toyota Innova Crysta among others. Want to learn more about Hector Plus? Let’s check out all the details related to it down below.

MG Hector Plus

MG Hector Plus
Image Source: MG Motor

After the massive success of Hector in India, MG Motor decided to introduce the Plus model which is either available with a 6 or a 7-seater layout. Power on these SUVs is obtained by either turbocharged petrol or diesel engines. The all-new MG Hector is feature-loaded with lots of goodies including a vertical 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, voice commands, etc among others.

Specifications

MG Hector Plus
Engine 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel
Power 170PS

141PS

Torque 350Nm

250Nm

Key Highlights
  • Ride quality
  • Powered tailgate with gesture function
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs.13.96 Lakhs to Rs.19.99 Lakhs

 

By Harsh Rana

Full-time management student and a part-time automobile enthusiast. Not much happy about EVs taking over the V8, V10 and V12 motors.

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