Mahindra & Mahindra is gearing up for the launch of the much-awaited new Mahindra XUV700 in the country. The 7-seater SUV is expected to be unveiled on August 15, 2021, while launch is expected on October 2, 2021. The XUV700 has already been spotted multiple times on the Indian roads, and several features and engine details have already been out.
In fact, Mahindra has also released several new high-end features of the new XUV700. Ahead of its official debut, the Mahindra XUV700 has been fully revealed via leaked images on the internet. These are the first fully undisguised photos of the 7-seater SUV, which will replace the hugely popular XUV500 in the market. It is claimed that these pictures are taken at Mahindra’s manufacturing facility in Chakan near Pune.
The spotted Mahindra XUV700 is finished in Golden Brown colour. The front fascia has a prominent grille with vertical grille slats, a striking headlamp cluster with C-shaped LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps), black treatment on the grille and on the wide central air-dam. The SUV gets angular fog lamps, and skid plates up front and rear.
The new SUV has chromed treatment all-around the body. The chromed window line gives it a premium feel. Other design highlights include pronounced wheel arches, black plastic cladding all around the body, raked front windshield, multi-spoke alloys, blacked-out pillars, pop-out door handles and grey-coloured roof rails. The SUV has large windows, which should ensure airy feel inside the cabin.
The rear profile of the Mahindra XUV700 looks interesting, as it gets completely re-profiled tailgate design, wrap-around LED tail-lamps and roof-integrated spoiler. It gets shark fin antenna and slver-colour skid plate. The new XUV700 will be offered in six- and seven-seat options. The six-seater will have captain seats in the second-row, while the 7-seater model will get bench-type seats.
The new XUV700 will also mark the debut of brand’s new logo. The SUV is claimed to be the most feature-loaded in its segment. It will come with segment-first ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) with features like adaptive cruise control, drowsiness detection, blind spot detection, autonomous braking and lane-keep assist. The SUV will also get air purifier with virus protection, Smart Door Handles, Auto Booster Headlamps, Personalised Safety Alert System and the Segment-Largest Panoramic Sunroof.
The new SUV will come with a striking twin floating screens integrated into a single large horizontally stacked screen. The one screen will act as a fully-digital instrument console, while the other unit will act as a touchscreen display for the infotainment system. It will be equipped with features such as dual-zone climate control, wireless charging support, electronic parking brake with auto hold, etc.
The Mahindra XUV700 will be offered with two engine options – a 2.0L mStallion turbocharged petrol and a 2.2L turbocharged diesel. While the former can produce up to 188bhp and 380Nm, the oil burner is likely to offer around 185bhp of power. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. The SUV could also receive a mild hybrid system.
