Despite Fierce Competition, The Mahindra XUV700 Still Achieved This Significant Milestone

• Mahindra records one lakh deliveries for the XUV700 in less than 20 months.

• First 50,000 orders were delivered within 12 months of inception.

• Rest of the 50,000 units were delivered within the next eight months.

• The XUV700 still has a waiting period of around eight months in a few cities.

The Mahindra XUV700 has been nothing short of a runaway success story. Backing that fact is the huge waiting period for the SUV, which went over the one-year mark for multiple cities on multiple occasions. And now, we’ve got a milestone to reiterate the same – one lakh deliveries in less than 20 months. It is a record for a Mahindra SUV set by none other than the XUV700.

Mahindra says the first 50,000 deliveries came within 12 months of the initial launch. The other 50,000 deliveries followed in the next 8 months. The SUV currently has a waiting period spiking up to eight months in certain cities. So there’s still definitely a strong demand for it, and Mahindra stated in an earlier investor meeting that it’ll ramp up production for even quicker delivery.

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The XUV700 is available with both 2-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine options; the latter being available in two states of tune. The SUV is driven via the front wheels as standard, while an optional all-wheel drivetrain is also available, exclusive to the diesel AX7 AT trim.

It gets a plethora of premium features including a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, powered driver’s seat with memory function, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and wireless phone charging. Its safety kit is as expansive as its creature comforts and packs seven airbags, ABS with EBD, a tyre pressure monitor, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and level-1 ADAS features as well. 

You can head to our expert review to know how the flagship Mahindra SUV drives and feels in the real world. Prices for the XUV700 juggle between Rs 14 lakh and Rs 26.18 lakh (ex-showroom). Its 5-seater variants fights off competition from the likes of the MG Hector, Tata Harrier and Jeep Compass. While the 7-seater SUV takes the fight to the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, and Hyundai Alcazar.