Mahindra XUV700 is the second top-selling SUV from the home-grown automaker in the country. At present, the SUV has an order backlog of over 77,000 units and its range-topping AX7L variants (both petrol and diesel) are in great demand. In the next couple of years, the competition for the XUV700 will get fiercer with the arrival of the new models from Maruti, Toyota, Renault and Nissan. Here’re some key details of the top 4 upcoming Mahindra XUV700 rivals.
Mahindra XUV700 Rivalling SUVs
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is reported to evaluate a 7-seater SUV based on the Corolla Cross that’s sold in global markets. The model will underpin the TNGA-C platform that’s already used in the Innova Hycross. The new Toyota SUV will have new rear doors and sliding rear seats. While most of its design elements will be similar to the Corolla Cross, it will feature a newly-designed front grille, headlamps and bumper. On the engine front, the SUV might offer a 2.0L naturally aspirated petrol and 2.0L petrol with Toyota’s strong hybrid tech powertrains. More details here…
Maruti 7-Seater SUV
Maruti Suzuki’s new 7-seater SUV will be re-badged version of the Toyota Innova Hycross. It will be designed on the Global C platform and come with the 1.5L K15C petrol mild hybrid and 1.5L Atkinson cycle powertrains. While the former makes 103bhp with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox, the latter offers 115bhp with an e-CVT gearbox. The mild hybrid version will offer mileage over 20kmpl (with AT) and the strong hybrid model will promise a fuel efficiency of around 28kmpl. More details here…
Renault & Nissan 7-Seater SUV
Renault & Nissan recently confirmed its plan to launch 6 new models in India including 2 EVs. The range will also include a new 7-seater SUV that will be positioned against the Mahindra XUV700. It will essentially be the three-row version of the third-generation Renault Duster. The SUV will be built on the CMF-B modular platform and its design will be inspired by the Dacia Bigster concept. The model could be offered with petrol and electric powertrain options. More details here…
