Mahindra XUV700 Launched | Prices | Features: All You Need To Know

The Mahindra XUV700 is one of the most anticipated car launches of 2021, Mahindra unveiled the Flagship SUV at the newly developed test track, Mahindra SUV Proving Track (MSPT) in Chennai, India. 

The XUV700, looks like an evolution of the XUV500, larger and just like the XUV500 came with a lot of new technologies at launch, The XUV700 comes loaded with technologies never seen before in Mahindra products.

Mahindra is also offering a complete range of powertrains with the XUV700, Petrol, Diesel, Manual, Automatic its all there. For the offroad enthusiasts, there is an AWD variant as well. 

Powertrains 

Petrol: The 2 litre Turbo GDi mStallion Engine (Gasoline) spools out 380 Nm of Torque between 1750 and 3000 rpm and develops 200 PS at 5000 rpm.

Diesel: The 2.2 litre Commonrail Turbo Diesel mHawk Engine is known for its torque and is available in two tunes - a 185 PS version with 420 Nm (manual)/ 450 Nm (Automatic) and a 155 PS variant with 360 Nm (Manual Transmission). 

Select diesel option also comes with four drive modes (Zip, Zap, Zoom) & a Custom mode to alter performance as well as steering sensitivity on demand. 

Transmissions: Both the petrol and diesel variants can be had with 6Speed Manual and 6Speed Automatic transmissions. 

The company has announced the starting price of the Mahindra XUV700 which will be Rs 11.99 lakh for the entry-level MX variant with a petrol engine and Rs 12.49 lakh for the same MX variant but with a diesel engine. Additionally, Mahindra has announced the price of the AX3 and AX5 variant - with petrol engines - which is priced at Rs 13.99 lakh and Rs 14.99 lakh, respectively (all prices ex-showroom). Do note that all of these prices are for 5-seater configurations and with manual transmission options.

Safety Tech

• The XUV700 comes equipped with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) which includes, Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Brakes Using both camera and radar FCW will warn of a possible collision and if you don’t react the AEB system is designed to automatically apply the brakes. ADAS system also features: Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive cruise Control, Smart Pilot Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition and High Beam Assist. 
• Apart from that the XUV700 comes with Driver Drowsiness Detection which nudges the driver in case he is feeling drowsy. 
• The Auto Booster Headlamp switches on automatically when the vehicle exceeds 80km/h at night and auto high beam assist at disable mode, increasing visibility and therefore making the driving experience safer. 
• The XUV700 comes with 7 airbags which includes curtain airbags (extending up to 3rd row occupants), driver knee airbags, driver side airbag and passenger side airbag keeping up with its safety promise, in addition to standard dual frontal airbags. Apart from that XUV700 comes with driver seat-belt lap pre-tensioner in addition to standard seat-belt retractor pre-tensioner for driver and co-driver. Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) is also standard.
• The XUV700 crashworthy structure is designed to protect occupant in case of collisions. Additionally, XUV700 equipped with frontal and side crash sensors for robust airbag deployment.

Another to note is that the XUV700’s front suspension is made up of McPherson strut with FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology and stabiliser bar while the rear suspension is a multi-link system with FSD and stabilizer-bar. 

Technology

With the XUV700 the company has showcased a lot of new technologies

An outcome of a global collaboration between Mahindra, Visteon, Bosch, Sony and Amazon. AdrenoX is the result of three years of development, an innovative cockpit technology for a cutting-edge driving experience with 60+ connect apps and several built-in apps.

• The gateway to this line-up of world-class experiences is through an integrated 10.25-inch dual screen and SmartCore™ The cockpit domain controller software architecture is built with multiple operating systems – Android, QNX and the controller is a 3rd Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platforms developed in collaboration with Visteon. 
• AdrenoX will also bring an Immersive Audio Experience to its customers adopting 3D Sound Technology by Sony. 

Variants and Top features

There is an XUV700 for everyone who seeks a rush with the widest range of offerings you will find in the segment. 

Note: Optional packs will be announced at a later date and will include features like Immersive 3D Sound by Sony, electrically-deployed Smart Door Handles, 360 Surround View, Blind View Monitoring, Electronic Park Brake and Wireless Charging.