Mahinda XUV 700: The Mahindra XUV700 delivers an aggressive, contemporary design language that will influence all new Mahindra-generation SUVs. Right from the very first glance, its bold, purposeful and wide stance stands out, and it’s clear that the SUV has been designed to stand out from the crowd. The signature grille with vertical slats and the new twin-peaks Mahindra logo at the center are responsible for a strong face at the front. The front-end is modern, featuring sharp C-shaped LED DRLs and sleek headlamps. Muscular lines run down the sides, with flush-fitting door handles, providing the SUV with an uncluttered, though still dynamic, appearance. Big alloy wheels and squared-off wheel arches add to the rugged appeal, and the sloping roofline brings a touch of sportiness. At the rear, the sweeping LED tail lamps mirror the aggressive design language, delivering a package that combines muscle with modernity.
Premium Cabin with Advanced Features
Open the doors of the XUV700 and it is another world inside. Inside, the emphasis is on space, tech and comfort, giving everything a more upmarket, comfort-focused feel. The dashboard is dominated by dual 10.25 inch screens — one for infotainment, the other for the digital instrument cluster, both embedded in a single pane of glass for a seamless, upscale appearance. The quality of materials used is first-rate, and the soft-touch plastics, leatherette upholstery and brushed-aluminum accents go a long way in enriching the sensation inside the cabin. The interior is definitely driver-focused, although there’s plenty of room for passengers to feel special too. The seats are nice and firm too, and even with 300-plus miles of driving, the big leather thrones stay comfortable. Available in five- and seven-seat options, the XUV700 covers a variety of family requirements. The panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, wireless charging pad, and dual-zone climate control add to the experience. The rear bench is fairly accommodating, offering plenty of legroom and separate AC vents ensuring it’s comfortable for everyone.
Engine Performance Built for Enthusiasts
Powering the Mahindra XUV700 The Mahindra XUV700 is a powerhouse under the hood with 2 powerful engine options – the 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine and 2.2L mHawk diesel engine. Both engines are tuned for power and silence, which leads to an absorbing driving experience. The petrol motor has good pace, is responsive and delivers power smoothly, while the diesel feels torquey and strong and is a great cruiser. The vehicle can be found with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox while some diesel options are also offered l with all-wheel drive, making its off-road and rough terrain characteristics as well. It gets you moving along with some gusto, particularly when overtaking or accelerating on the open highway. The diesel, meanwhile, pulls the best power/economy performance trade-off, good for long-distance touring and hard work alike. Mahindra’s new platform provides great underpinning and the TUV 300 feels solid even when you’re at really high speeds and apart from this, it is safer too. The XUV700 doesn’t just drive, it brims with confidence on every ride.
Ride Comfort & Handling in All Conditions
That’s because the XUV700 serves up space and comfort, but also has a trick up its sleeve in the form of able handling. All of this is really nice in itself, but it doesn’t beat the suspension tuning, which takes out nearly every bump and pothole without detracting from body control. The SUV too gobbles up the undulations calmly on broken roads and urban potholes. Its steering is light around town, which makes it easy to manoeuvre despite its size and gains a more reassuring weight at speed for confidence. On the highways, the XUV700 feels confidence inducing and secure, exhibiting composure even at three-figure speeds. It’s fairly agile around corners, with the big, heavy SUV managing itself well with precise, albeit indirect, steering and limited body roll through its monocoque frame and properly tuned suspension. Mahindra’s engineers have obviously thought long and hard about making this SUV not only very rural-area-capable, but also very civilised for urban and highway use. The available AWD system adds even more grip on taxing surfaces and the XUV700 can go places that the most crossovers would never dream of.
The pioneering Technology Collection
The XUV700 is feature-rich and deserves to be in a class of its own in the segment. It also introduces Mahindra’s AdrenoX platform – a connected vehicle technology suite that comes integrated with infotainment, telematics and voice assistance. “Alexa also listens, gives information and helps,” added Wolf Stells, head of the smart satellite for MBRDNA and Daimler AG. ”She is always there if you need her. Alexa-enabled voice commands enable occupants to control the sunroof and climate controls in natural language. Its infotainment system works with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and responds to user input via the touchscreen intuitively. A 3D sound system that Sony says is up to recording studio standard features 12 speakers and an immersive, 360-degree acoustic field. The driver display is a 12.3″ screen that covers the whole instrument panel, and comes with different layouts in function of the driving mode or user’s preference. connected car technology gives you remote vehicle tracking, geofencing, engine start/stop and even live vehicle status alerts through a mobile app. Not only do these functionalities improve the overall customer experience, but they also signify the move to more intelligent connected vehicles. Mahindra has also put in an effort in making the XUV700 a technology-ready SUV for the modern consumers.
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Future-Ready Safety Features
Enabling a safer driving experience is Mahindra’s bold move of offering segment-first safety in the XUV700. The SUV also comes equipped with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, automatic emergency braking and high beam assist. These were the features that only luxury cars used to boast of and the XUV700 is the first to democratize future-ready safety. Along with ADAS, the car also gets up to seven air bags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, cornering brake control and ISOFIX child seat mounts among others. The build quality is good and, thanks to the likes of the Mahindra’s Global NCAP record, (overall) we expect to see a growing focus on crash safety. The vehicle structure is made of high strength steel, further improving occupant protection. A full suite of rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system and a tire pressure monitoring system complete the long list of safety equipment. For families and those who are habitual highway drivers, also for the tech-aware, the XUV700 promises peace of mind beyond just a checklist of features.
Mahinda XUV 700: A Flagship SUV That Resets The Bar
The Mahindra XUV700 has redefined what a mass market SUV can deliver in the Indian market. The combination of power, technology, plenty of people and luggage space and the latest and greatest from the safety wizards all rolled into one result is naturally bound to cater to a variety of customers. Whether you are a family that needs a large people mover, an enthusiast seeking performance or a tech aficionado who craves for the latest bells and whistles, the XUV700 doesn’t disappoint. Mahindra’s commitment to making this SUV for real is evident, and this hasn’t been in vain: this is a car with one foot in the future, but the other in the real world. It’s also fighting on price, which is at least aggressive enough to give it an audience among crossovers – both smaller and larger. In what is now an SUV-oriented market, the XUV700 is an embodiment of Indian distinction at flagship levels, delivered at an aff ordable value point. It’s not just about Mahindra’s new face – it’s a look at what the future of Indian motoring might be.