Recently, the much-anticipated Mahindra XUV700 was spotted at the brand’s production facility located in Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra. As the SUV was not looking much premium in the leaked photos, it got a lot of negative comments from the fans but we are pretty sure that everyone's point of view is going to change after watching the latest spy video of the XUV700. The upcoming car has been spotted undisguised in the red shade on the road for the first time ever and we must mention that it looks very muscular, bold, and a proper full-size premium SUV. Here is the spy video posted on Instagram by XUV700 Modified:
As we reported earlier, the XUV700 would be available with two seating configurations: 6-seater and 7-seater. Mahindra has already made it clear that XUV700 is not a replacement for the XUV500 and it is going to be a premium world-class product. The brand recently also announced that they will temporarily discontinue the XUV500 and it would be getting major updates after a gap of 1-2 years.
Talking about the design, the SUV features a new headlamp design with projector bulbs, LED DRLs, a new front grille, new alloy wheels, flushed door handles, all-new huge tail-lights, a blacked-out front grille, and ADAS radar plus sensors. It is also being reported that Mahindra’s new logo would be making an official debut with the launch of the XUV700.
The interiors of Mahindra XUV700 is altogether different from the XUV500 as they have received several changes like twin horizontal mounted screens, one for the infotainment system and the second one is the instrument cluster. Other key features include a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a dual-zone climate control system, a flat-bottom steering wheel, USB charging ports and a separate selector for the connected car system.
The Mahindra XUV700 would be powered by a 2.0-litre mStallion petrol engine, which is expected to generate a max output of 200 HP power and the other option would be a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine, which is expected to develop a maximum power figure of 185 HP. Both the engines would come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard along with an optional 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
As far the availability is concerned, it is being rumoured that Mahindra is going to unveil the XUV700 on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15 while the bookings are expected to commence in September and the deliveries are expected to commence around Diwali in November this year. In terms of pricing, the XUV700 is expected to get an ex-showroom price range of around INR 17-24 lakhs. Once launched, the premium SUV would be competing with the likes of Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Tucson, and Jeep Compass.