Mahindra XUV700 is a five and seven-seat SUV by Mahindra launched at the end of September 2021. It comes with four distinctive variants and three different powertrain options. This compact SUV takes on the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Harrier, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and MG Astor.
LOOKS
- The XUV700 is the first model in the company’s product line-up to feature the new brand logo
- This logo – with its sharp edges and three-dimensional finish – looks snazzy and contemporary, especially in the chrome finish. It sits on a new-fangled grille design. Although this grille has the same ameliorate vibe which was our initial viewpoint when we saw Thar’s grille for the first time.
- The double-vertical louvre panning across the blacked-out grille frame is new. They are adjoined by a new headlamp layout which seems inspired by Renault's lobster-claw design seen on their international models like Megane and Arkana.
- Look into the finer details and the headlamp’s lightning signature has a twin-strip surround, black inserts (with many indentations) and LED lights making it slightly busy. But the overall shape of the headlamp lends the XUV a very masculine appeal
In looks -> 9 out of 10
FEATURES
The feature list is impressive for its length and how it’s been spread out.:-
- Even the base MX variant gets an 8” touchscreen system and Android Auto and 7” digital display for the driver.
- It also packs steering-mounted controls and power-adjustable ORVMs. The next variant, the AX3, gets the AdrenoX system which uses two 10.25” screens to create a digital dashboard.
- One screen is a touchscreen for the infotainment while the other is for the driver’s instrument cluster, a’la Mercedes.
- It is paired with a 6-speaker audio setup, wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Alexa Assistant.
- You also get connected car tech with 60 features from this variant.
- It’s the AX5 that packs this panoramic sunroof and adds curtain airbags that extend all the way to the 3rd row.
- And when you get to the AX7 variant you get the dual-zone climate control, special leatherette upholstery, a six-way powered seat for the driver with memory function, air purifier and side airbags.
- The stellar twelve-speaker and amplifier-equipped Sony sound system, the 360-degree camera, the accompanying blind spot monitor and electronic parking brake are going to be offered as add-on packs, so you could get these on lower AX trims too!
- It is likely that the packs as denoted by the XUV 700 L and XUV 700 T badges on the test cars will be Luxury and Tech packs.
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems like Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Auto-Emergency Braking (AEB) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) are segment-first features
- Aside from this you get the latest generation ESC with a multitude of technologies like hill-hold, disc wiping and secondary collision mitigation (SCM).
In Features -> 9 out of 10
SPACE
- The seats are large and generous, especially up front, and the cushioning, though a touch on the firm side, offers good all-round support, keeping you free from aches even after long hours in the cabin.
- The XUV700 comes in 5- and 7-seat configurations, but it’s the three-row version we were testing.
- While the legroom in the middle row may not be as generous as the Hector or Safari, there is ample space and even tall passengers will be comfy, despite the massive panoramic sunroof's thick frame eating a bit into the headroom.
- Despite the 50mm increase in wheelbase over the XUV500, third-row room isn’t that much, and headroom too is very limited here. There are, however, dedicated AC vents and the glass area is quite large.
- With the third row up, boot space is limited, but there’s ample luggage room with the third row folded down. Shifting the spare wheel’s location from under the boot floor to under the chassis has also freed up more room, but we are not sure how convenient this arrangement is when it comes to changing a flat.
In Space -> 8.5 out of 10
POWER
Mahindra XUV700 is currently available in Petrol and Diesel engines. The 1999 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 197.13bhp@5000rpm and a torque of 380nm@1750-3000rpm. The 2198 cc Diesel engine generates a power of 182.38bhp@3500rpm and a torque of 450Nm@1750-2800rpm. Mahindra XUV700 is available in both Manual & Automatic transmission.
DIESEL
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 2198 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 182.38bhp@3500rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 450Nm@1750-2800rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5, 7 |
| TransmissionType | Automatic |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60.0 |
| Body Type | SUV |
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SUSPENSION
Suspension FrontMcPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar |
Suspension RearMulti-Link Independent Suspension with FSD Stabilizer bar |
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In Power -> 9.5 out of 10
VARIANTS WITH PRICE
FINAL VERDICT
This is one of the car which you should definately look for in our Scoring it scores a good score of 44 out of 50 .
