Mahindra & Mahindra is reported to further expand its highly-popular XUV700 SUV model lineup with addition of a new MX (E) trim. The new trim will sit above the MX and below the AX3 trim and bridge price gap between the petrol and diesel variants. It will be offered with the 2.0L, 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine that’s good enough for 200bhp and 380Nm. Both manual and automatic gearboxes will be on offer. The new Mahindra XUV700 MX (E) trim will make the petrol-automatic gearbox combination more affordable for buyers.
The SUV also comes with the 2.2L, 4-cylinder mHawk turbo diesel motor that’s available in two states of tune – 155bhp with 360Nm (in the entry-level variants) and 185bhp with 420Nm (MT)/450Nm (AT) (in the higher variants). The carmaker will soon updated both petrol and diesel powertrains to make them RDE (Real Driving Emission) complaint. The new RDE norms will come into effect from 1st April 2023.
In terms of features, the new Mahindra XUV700 MX (E) trim will offer an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto connectivity, a 7-inch instrument cluster, electric mirror adjustment, USB Type-C ports in the first and second row, 4-speakers audio system, steering wheel with mounted controls, LED taillamps, roof rails, pop-type door handles and rear spoiler. The carmaker might offer some extra features in the new trim.
At present, the Mahindra XUV700 SUV model lineup comes within the price range of Rs 13.45 lakh – Rs 25.48 lakh. Prices of the petrol variants start from Rs 13.45 lakh for the entry-level variant and go up to Rs 23.60 lakh for the fully-loaded trim. The diesel version, on the other hand, can be had within the price range of Rs 13.96 lakh – Rs 25.48 lakh. There are 11 automatic variants, which are priced from Rs 17.61 lakh to Rs 25.48 lakh. All aforementioned prices are ex-showroom.
