The SUV segment in India s expanding at a fast pace, and the company that has played a major role in it is Mahindra. The XUV700 sees Mahindra raise the game and set new benchmarks in the mid-size SUV segment. As a top-of-the-line product offering, XUV700 is targeted to attract a wide array of buyers- right from families exploring comfort and space to the tech-savvy who run after the latest features.
No, it’s not all brawn and road presence for the Mahindra XUV700. It is a potent combination of power, intelligence and elegance. Whether you are a city slicker seeking an everyday urban runabout or a highway hummer planning long weekend drives…the XUV700 will bring cheetah-inspired adrenaline and extraordinary luxury to all our customers.
Daring Performance Under the Hood
Under the hood, the XUV700 is offered in two potent mill options – one is a 2.0L turbo-petrol (mStallion) motor pitching at 200 hp, while the other one is a 2.2L turbo-diesel (mHawk) engine in different tunes, up to a maximum of 185 hp. Both are smooth, responsive and torque-laden, so overtaking is a breeze and long journeys would be too.
The XUV700 gets both manual and automatic gearboxes and top-of-the-line variants also come with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) a segment rarity. Be it taking on bad roads or cruising on highways, the XUV700 simply does it all with conviction and élan.
Best in Class Space and Comfort
Get into the XUV700, and you are welcomed by an interior that seems premium, roomy and well thought out right away. The central focus, naturally, is the twin 10.25-inch displays one for the digital instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system which comprise a single panel that’s worked into the dashboard for a clean, modern appearance.
The cabin is constructed from nice materials, and you get the sense that details were considered. Comfy seats, plenty of legroom (more so in the second row) and a third row that’s decently spacious in some versions make it perfect for larger families. Lounge downtime by night in the premium vibe added by the ambient lighting.
Sony Sound System for an Ethereal Audio Experience
One of the most discussed aspect of the Mahindra XUV700 is the 12-speaker Sony 3D audio system. This segment-exclusive feature turns your cockpit into a concert, with pure, premium sound that is rich yet discrete.
The system comes with a subwoofer and features advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to maintain sound quality regardless of where you sit. Whether you’re on a long road trip or stuck in traffic, you can always enjoy your music in style with the Sony sound system.
Wide-scoped Picturesque with Panoramic Skyroof
The xuv700 gets one of the biggest sized(take a look at the size of the roof in the second image below) panaromic sunroof in its category which mahindra has ingeniously named “Skyroof”. It extends most of the length of the roof and gives the cabin an airy, open feeling.
So whether you’re looking up at the stars on a night drive, or just sitting back in the sunlight on a bright afternoon, you’ll be able to take in all the sights through the available panoramic sunroof. For many customers, this alone is quite appealing, the premium SUV market tends to have certain luxuries.
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
One of the most game-changers in the XUV700 is the Electric 3rd row seat and level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). That means a selection of safety and convenience perks, including :-
- Adaptive Cruise Control :- Automatically follows a vehicle to help maintain a safe following distance.
- Lane Keep Assist :- Guides the car to maintain its center position within its lane.
- Automatic Emergency Braking :- Automatically applies the brakes if a potential collision is detected.
- Traffic Sign Recognition :- Reads road signs and show on driver’s screen.
- Forward Collision Warning :- Informs the driver of an impending front-end collision.
Such offerings are usually only found in cars that cost over twice the price of the XUV700, which makes it a class leader and a lot safer to travel in, whether it’s the highway or the city.
Infotainment & Connectivity
The company has fitted the XUV700 with the new-gen infotainment system built on the AdrenoX platform, which was co-developed with Bosch. It includes Alexa voice commands, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (through updates) and connected car features via the Mahindra AdrenoX Connect app.
You can also control the vehicle remotely, including locking/unlocking the car, igniting the engine, establishing the climate in the cabin or checking the car status on y The interface is seamless, intuitive, and perpetually bettering itself through OTA (over the air) update.
Road Presence & Looks
The XUV700 has a bold aggressive stance with its distinctiveC-shaped LED DRLs, muscular wheel arches and flared wheel arches and the all-new Mahindra twin-peaks, chrome grille makes it stand out. The proportions are a bull’s-eye not so large as to be unwieldy for tight city streets, nor so small as to seem overmatched on the freeway.
Its appeal is furthered with alloy wheels, roof rails, flush door handles (in higher trims) and strong character lines that would turn heads on the road.
Safety First
The standard safety features available with XUV700, other than ADAS :-
- 6 Airbags (Top variant)
- ABS with EBD
- This is the best I can do, because you consider me a sport bike.
- ISOFIX mounts
- Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
- Hill Hold is also available here and in the AWD version, Hill Descent Control is also offered.
We have also scored a 5-star Global NCAP rating for adult.” No question that it will be one of the safest Indian SUVs on sale as well.
Variants & Pricing
Mahindra sells the XUV700 in two key variants MX (base) and AX (AX3, AX5, AX7, AX7L) aimed at the budget and the most opulent customers, respectively. Starting at a price of approximately ₹14 lakh and going up to ₹27 lakh (ex-showroom), there’s a variant for every type of SUV lover.
Conclusion
The Mahindra XUV700 is not just an SUV it’s a statement. It melds raw performance with sleek styling, bold design with everyday convenience, and revolutionary safety with spacious comfort. For the person who just wants a fresh, modern SUV that fulfils all the checklists but doesn’t tread into premium European luxury car land, the XUV700 is right up there at the top of the list.
Whether you’re trading up from a sedan, downsizing from a smaller SUV, or purchasing your family’s first car, the XUV700 delivers an experience that can’t be beat and will never be forgotten.
