Mahindra XUV700's unofficial pre-bookings open for Rs. 25,000
What's the story
Mahindra dealerships in India have started accepting unofficial pre-bookings for the Mahindra XUV700 against a token amount of Rs. 25,000. The official bookings will begin around the festive season.
To recall, the XUV700 was revealed last week with a starting price-tag of Rs. 11.99 lakh. It comes in four trims, namely, MX, AX3, AX5, and AX7.
Here are more details.
Exteriors
It offers LED lighting and 17-inch alloys
The Mahindra XUV700 features a muscular design with a multi-slat grille, new bumpers, silver-colored skid plates, and LED headlights with massive C-shaped LED DRLs.
On the sides, it is flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, power-adjustable ORVMs, and 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels (18-inch for the AX7 trim).
A roof-mounted spoiler and angular LED taillights are available on the rear section of the car.
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The vehicle is available with two engine choices
The Mahindra XUV700 draws power from a 2.0-liter mHawk petrol engine that makes 197.13hp/380Nm or a 2.2-liter mStallion diesel motor that generates 152.87hp/360Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Interiors
There is a 10.25-inch infotainment panel
The Mahindra XUV700 offers a premium 5-seater cabin with a panoramic sunroof, 2-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, and an engine start-stop button.
It also has a Sony 3D audio system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
For safety, the SUV provides seven airbags, ADAS, and a 360-degree-view camera.
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Mahindra XUV700: Pricing and availability
In India, the Mahindra XUV700 starts at Rs. 11.99 lakh for the entry-level MX trim. The AX3 and AX5 variants start at Rs. 13.99 lakh and Rs. 14.99 lakh, respectively (all prices, ex-showroom). The prices of the top-tier AX7 trim are yet to be revealed.