Great news for all you eager future Mahindra XUV700 owners. In India, the XUV700 has won over a lot of people and generated a lot of demand. But, the waiting times have been rather long. However, the tides are turning as waiting periods for several XUV700 variants have now been slashed to just 2 months.
High Demand and Extended Waiting Periods
The XUV700, introduced in August 2021, has swiftly become one of Mahindra's flagship models in India. With this surge in popularity came lengthy waiting times that left customers yearning. Mahindra has been working hard to boost its production capacity, and it is beginning to show results.
Shorter Waiting Period for Base Models
The basic XUV700 models, MX and AX3 variants, are now boasting a much shorter waiting period of just 2 months for both their petrol and diesel options. This is the quickest way to acquire a XUV700. For those considering the higher-end AX5 variants, the wait has been trimmed down to approximately 3 months, a significant reduction from the previous 6-month wait.
Reduction in Waiting Times for Top-Spec Trims
This positive trend isn't limited to base models alone. Even the top-of-the-line AX7 trim has witnessed a reduction in waiting time, down to 5 months. Its sibling, the AX7L, now comes with a 6-month waiting period, substantially improved from the prior 8 to 9 months wait time.
Summary of Waiting Periods by Variant
For a quick reference, here's a snapshot of waiting periods for each variant:
- MX and AX3: Waiting time of up to 2 months for both petrol and diesel
- AX5: A wait of up to 3 months for both petrol and diesel
- AX7: A waiting period of up to 5 months
- AX7L: A wait of up to 6 months
- Optional Packages Still Have Longer Waits
It's worth noting that if you opt for optional packages with the MX, AX3, and AX5 trims, the waiting period may extend up to 10 months.
Variety in Powertrain and Transmission Options
The Mahindra XUV700 caters to a wide range of preferences, offering both 5- and 7-seater configurations and various powertrain options. A powerful 2-liter turbocharged engine producing 200 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque powers the petrol variant. Meanwhile, the diesel XUV700 comes in two variants: one with 155hp and 360Nm of torque, and another with an impressive 180hp and 420Nm of torque. The powerful 450Nm of torque is a feature of the diesel automatic version.
Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions are the two options available to buyers. The MX trim exclusively offers a manual transmission, while all other variants provide a choice between manual and automatic. Additionally, the AX7 and AX7L trims come with the added option of all-wheel drive.
Pricing and Competition
In terms of pricing, the XUV700 starts at a competitive Rs 14.03 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base MX petrol variant and Rs 14.47 lakh (ex-showroom) for the MX diesel variant. In the market, it goes head-to-head with rivals such as the MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, and Hyundai Alcazar.
So, if you've been eagerly waiting to become the proud owner of a Mahindra XUV700, the good news is that waiting times have significantly decreased for many of the models. You might not anticipate your dream of owning an XUV700 to come true so soon.