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Everything you need to know about the Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra recently launched the XUV700 to the local market as a replacement for the popular XUV500, and here's everything that you need to know about it.

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In this article:

Who is the Mahindra XUV700 a good car for?

What is the Mahindra XUV700 like to drive?

Tech features in the Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra XUV700 price

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Is the Mahindra XUV700 a good car? 

The Mahindra XUV700 offers space, solid specification and a low price tag in addition to being India's most recent Car of the Year, making it a very good product.

Who is the Mahindra XUV700 a good car for?

The XUV700 is a good car for families and active individuals who are looking for a spacious vehicle with configurable seating.

Mahindra's new XUV700 SUV aims to thrill

Being quite long, tall and wide, the XUV700 is not an ideal first vehicle.

Is the Mahindra XUV700 a good family car?

With a large boot, a plethora of safety options in the flagship model the potential to seat seven occupants, the Mahindra is a great family vehicle.

 

Is there a Hybrid Mahindra XUV700?

At the time of writing this article, the XUV700 was only offered with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

 

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer's opinion

The engine and gearbox perform well, providing respectable acceleration and overtaking performance, but we found the gearbox sometimes undecided as to which gear it needed to be in, while the Start/Stop system often switches the engine off and hesitates to start up again.

- Sean Nurse, AutoTrader

Read the full Mahindra XUV700 launch review >

What does it look like?

Exterior

 

Interior

What is the Mahindra XUV700 like inside?

The interior of Mahindra's latest SUV is again a welcome departure from products of old, with a markedly improved design, with elements that appear to be inspired by products from the likes of Peugeot and Mercedes-Benz. The infotainment screen and electric seat adjustment buttons appear similar to those seen in Mercedes products, while the buttons for the HVAC system look similar to those used on Peugeot products. Speaking of infotainment, the slab-style screen houses two 10.25-inch screens, one which serves as a configurable instrument cluster and the other as a media and vehicle settings hub. Both screens feature good resolution, are easy to navigate and integrate your smartphone with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.-Sean Nurse

Style

The Mahindra XUV700 showcases the Indian brand's newfound design language and badge, ushering in a new era for the marque, which will focus on bakkies and SUVs going forward.

Tech features*

  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Smart Pilot Assist
  • Forward Collision Warning
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • High Beam Assist
  • 7 airbags
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • Push Button Start
  • 18-inch diamond cut alloy
  • Intelli Control
  • Auto Headlamps
  • Rain Sensing Wiper
  • Reverse Camera
  • Driver Drowsiness Detection
  • Power fold ORVM
  • One Touch Driver Power Window with Smart Close
  • Dual Zone Climate Control
  • Co-driver Ergo lever
  •   Blind View Monitor

  • 360° Surround View

  • Stop and Go function in Adaptive Cruise Control

  • Wireless Charging

  • Continuous Digital Video Recording
  • 3D Audio with 12 Speakers

*In the flagship models

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest XUV700?

The cheapest Mahindra XUV700 is the entry trim AX5 - prices usually start from R 474 999

 

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How much does it cost?

Mahindra XUV700 2.0T AX5 from R 474 999
Mahindra XUV700 2.0T AX7 from R 524 999
Mahindra XUV700 2.0T AX7 L from R 559 999

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

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Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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