Mahindra XUV700 - Experience a rush like never before

Mahindra XUV700

On 14th August 2021, M&M surprised Indian customers with the global debut of its power-packed C-segment SUV the XUV700, loaded with features that are generally offered by high-end luxury car manufactures and couldn’t have been imagined in such aggressive pricing are now on offer by our very own Indian Automobile giant which is pronounced as “XUV seven double O”. There was speculation made that Mahindra could launch the revamped version of its famous SUV XUV500 but the company has dropped a bombshell with the launch of XUV700.
The vehicle is built on the W601 monocoque platform which will also house upcoming SUVs from its stable. W601 has been developed by Mahindra in alliance with Ford. The new platform has been designed and developed to raise the bar in terms of performance, styling and world-class safety.

Design

On the front, you will notice the character of the new SUV has been borrowed from its sibling XUV500. Large angular parallel-twin DRLS, clear-view LED headlamps are new add-ons compared to the projector's headlights. A cool new grill design with vertical parallel-twin chrome strips neatly match with DRL’s, Twin peaks logo in the center of the grill accentuates the masculine look of the SUV.
The side profile is clean with minimal curve lines and a noticeable arc above the rear wheel. The flush door handles are new for the Indian cars which Mahindra calls smart door handles; this comes when the companies Chairman wanted the design on the vehicle to be smooth with no door handles. 18-inch alloys are the same which are those seen on XUV500 except for the alloy designs.

In the back, the tail lamps are arrowhead-shaped occupying a large amount of space of the boot led, surprisingly the tailgate is made out of fiberglass plastic. A similar practice can be seen in high-end automobile brands as well as this could be the reason to shred the overall weight of the car. The logo seems to be accommodated on the tailgate of the SUV which could have been integrated inside the body for a flawless design.

Interior

The inside of the car looks roomy with bright color interiors and it gets the biggest panoramic sunroof in its class. The dashboard gets a dual-tone treatment with a large HD screen which is divided into two 10.5 inch screens, a TFT digital instrument cluster for the driver, and second is a touch screen infotainment system. The instrument cluster and infotainment system are loaded with features.


Features
1. Adaptive Cruise Control - ADAS(Advanced Driver Assistance System)

2. High Beam Assist - ADAS

3. Traffic Sign Recognition - ADAS

4. Front Collision Warning - ADAS

5. Emergency Breaking System - ADAS

6. Smart Pilot Assist - ADAS

7. Lane Keep Assist - ADAS

8. Drive Mode – Zip, Zap, Zoom & Custom

9. Electronic Stability Program

10. 7-airbags, curtain bags extending up to the 3rd row

11. AdrenoX Connect App

12. Alexa Voice Control

13. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

14. Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
15. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
16. Memory Seats with welcome retract
17. Panoramic Sunroof with Alexa voice control
18. Reverse Camera and Park Assist
19. Traction Control
20. Hill Descent Control
21. Hill Hold Control

Specifications

XUV700 is available in two fuel types Petrol and Diesel. The turbo-petrol mSTALLION with 2.0L capacity produces power of whooping 200PS (197bhp)@5000rpm and massive 380Nm Torque @1750-3000rpm. While second engine option is a 2.2L Turbocharged CRDi mHAWK engine yielding two power figures 155PS (152bhp)@3750rpm and 185PS (182bhp)@3500rpm. The torque generated also very between Manual and Automatic Gearbox, 420Nm@1600-2800rpm for Manual Transmission & 450Nm@1750-2800rpm for Automatic Transmission. The wheelbase of the car is 2750mm while L x W x H is 4650 x 1890 x 1755 respectively. The SUV is equipped with independent FSD (Frequency Selective) Dampers in front as well as rear for a comfy ride. The car comes with a variety of wheel dimensions depending on the variant. Diamond cut Alloy wheels with 235/60 R18, 235/65 R17 tires for high-end variants, and steel wheels of 235/56 R17 tires are fitted in base variants. The car can accommodate 60L of fuel. Both engines are available in 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission sourced from Aisin Japan.


Infotainment

Mahindra has made sure that XUV700 is loaded with technology, on that line the vehicle is driven by ADRENOX which is the talking point of the vehicle. Amazon’s ALEXA voice command is integrated into the infotainment system which can control the sunroof as well. A 12 speaker Sony setup including a subwoofer and 13 channel amplifier capable of producing 455W output along with 3D surround sound, roof-mounted speakers can be seen in the car.


Pricing
XUV700 has been priced aggressively with a tag starting at ₹11.99 lakh for the base MX Gasoline variant, which is cheaper than Mahindra Thar which starts at ₹12.78 lakh. Base MX Diesel variant is priced at ₹12.49 lakh. ADRENOX series AX3 and AX5 Gasoline variants are priced at ₹13.99 lakh & ₹14.99 lakh respectively. AX7 Gasoline model is priced are ₹16.49 lakh. The company will release the price list of Automatic variants in the coming days which are expected to be under ₹20 lakh. Production of XUV700 has commenced in Chakan, Maharashtra plant, and the vehicle is expected to reach the dealership by the second week of September 2021 while the vehicle will be offered in 5 and 7 seater capacity with an optional AWD mode.

Competition
XUV700 will have to face tough competition in the market with MG Hector selling like a hot cake and Tata Safari which is called as baby Range Rover Discovery along with the newly launched Hyundai Alcazar. Mahindra can have an edge in the market as XUV Seven Double O’ is loaded with bells and whistles.

TATA Safari
Engine: 2.0L Diesel Automatic(Torque Convertor)/ MT
Pricing: ₹14 lakh - ₹22 lakh

MG Hector Plus
Engine: 1.5L Petrol & 2.0L Diesel, AT/MT
Pricing: ₹13.49 lakh - ₹19.20 lakh

Hyundai Alcazar

Engine: 2.0L Petrol & 1.5L Diesel, AT/MT
Pricing: ₹16.3 lakh - ₹20.14 lakh

M&M is planning to launch 23 new vehicles out of which 9 will be SUVs, if the sequence of XUV300, XUV500, XUV700 followed, what’s next in the pipeline XUV900?