Mahindra XUV700

Features: The Mahindra XUV700 is a feature loaded SUV which comes equipped with niceties like a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 12-speaker premium Sony 3D surround sound system. Additionally it gets a powered driver’s seat with memory function, ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control unit, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, keyless entry with push-button start, and ambient lighting. Safety features encompass seven airbags, ABS with EBD, and electronic stability control as standard along with a tyre pressure monitoring system, a 360-degree camera with front and rear parking sensors, and driver fatigue warning. It also encompasses ADAS features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist and emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

Engine: The Mahindra XUV700 is offered with two powertrain options: a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (200 PS and 380 Nm), and a 2.2-litre diesel. The diesel engine is available in two states of tune: The MX trim gets a 156 PS and 360 Nm tune, while the AX trim produces 185PS and up to 450Nm. The base diesel engine is mated to a 6-speed manual, while the remaining powertrains are available with both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission options. The XUV700 comes with a front-wheel drivetrain as standard, while there’s an optional all-wheel drivetrain available with the diesel-automatic AX7 and AX7 Luxury variants.

Rivals: The Mahindra XUV700 rivals other SUVs in the market like the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus.

Variants: The Mahindra XUV700 is available in two broad trims: MX and AX (Adrenox). The AX trim is available in five variants: AX3, AX5 Select, AX5, AX7 and AX7 Luxury. While the MX trim is exclusively available as a 5-seater variant, the AX variants are available in 5-, 6- and 7-seater configurations. The Mahindra XUV700 is offered in 9 different colour options to choose from namely: Everest White, Midnight Black (Dark Blue), Dazzling Silver, Reg Rage, Electric Blue and Napoli Black and Matte Blaze Red, Deep Forest and Burnt Sienna. The top-spec AX7 variants are also available in a special Ebony Edition which features an all-black theme for the interior.