Mahindra XUV700 crosses 65,000 bookings in two weeks, deliveries begin October 30
The Mahindra XUV700 has seen sustained enthusiam from prospective buyers, with the SUV now clocking 65,000 bookings since order books opened on October 7. The XUV700 had garnered 25,000 in less than an hour of going on sale and deliveries for the petrol variants are set to begin from October 30. Those in line for the diesel version will need to wait longer with deilveries for this version beginning in the last week of November
2021 Mahindra XUV700 MX and AX variant-wise featuresFeature highlights of the Mahindra XUV700 MX are an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with only Android Auto, a 7-inch instrument cluster, steering mounted controls, powered outer mirrors with turn indicators, smart door handles, LEd taillamps and 17-inch steel wheels.
The XUV700's AX3 trim starts with the twin 10.25-inch screens with wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay, the AdrenoX suite of over 60 connected-car features, Alexa integration for voice commands, six speakers, LED DRLs, front fog lamps and 17-inch steel wheels. The next AX5 trim comes with the panoramic sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, curtain airbags, LED headlamps, sequential turn indicators and cornering lamps.
Moving to the top AX7 variant brings with it the full suite of ADAS functions that includes drive fatigue alert, adaptive cruise control with braking and the lane-keeping function. Other features here are the air purifier, dual-zone climate control, leatherette seats with 6-way power adjustment, leather steering wheel and gear-lever, side airbags and 18-inch alloy wheels .To know more about the XUV700's variants, click here.
The 12-speaker Sony sound system, flush door handles, 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, electronic parking brake and wireless charging make up the luxury pack.
2021 Mahindra XUV700 engine and gearbox options
The Mahindra XUV700 will be offered with two engine options, the same 2.2-litre mHawk turbo diesel and the 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol from the Thar. However, the engines have been turned up to become the most powerful engine options in this segment on the top AX variants. The diesel puts out 185PS and makes 420 Nm with the 6-speed manual and 450 Nm with the 6-speed automatic. The petrol motor makes 200PS and 380 Nm paired with both gearboxes. The petrol doesn't get drive modes, which are reserved for the diesel. There is also an AWD option available and Mahindra claims the XUV700 can do 0 to 60 kmph in under 5s. In the more basic MX spec, the petrol remains unchanged but the diesel is detuned to 155PS and 360 Nm although only manual gearboxes are on offer.
2021 Mahindra XUV700 variants, prices
The Mahindra XUV700 is being offered with a 5-seater layout on the MX, AX3 and AX5 variants while the top-spec AX7 is exclusively a 7-seater. The three-row seating option is also available at an additional Rs 60,00 on the AX diesel MT, the AX5 petrol MT and the AX5 diesel versions. The optional luxury pack can only be specified on the top AX7 and can be paired with AWD now. The luxury pack costs an additional Rs 1.8 lakh and can be added to all the automatic versions and the 7-seater manual. AWD is only available for an additional Rs 1.3 lakh on the AX7 diesel automatic. See the full prices of the Mahindra XUV700 here.
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