KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Mahindra XUV700 AWD variant now cheaper by Rs 2 lakhs
- Now available from AX7 trim onwards instead of the AX7L
- More capable variant only available with a diesel option
The Mahindra XUV700 is one of the few models that received an overwhelming response right out of the bat, and while it took its sweet time to recover from the demand, thanks to the Scorpio N sharing its burden, it now has wiggle room to shake things up again. The XUV700 now offers the AWD drivetrain at a more accessible price point, which is down by Rs 2 lakhs than before. Let's quickly look at the details on how this takes shape, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.
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Mahindra XUV700 AWD Now Available From AX7 Trim Onwards
Until now, the Mahindra XUV700, for those who wanted the more off-road friendly variant with the AWD, came with just the top-spec AX7L trim, which costs Rs. 24.99 lakhs ex-showroom, making for a pretty steep ask. Now, with an aim to democratise the more capable drivetrain, the brand now offers it from the second-top model, the AX7 variant, where it now starts at Rs. 22.89 lakhs ex-showroom. This will surely help in increasing the mass appeal (not that it is in any way less)even more, especially with those who borderline on this budget and hope for a family-friendly SUV that can venture off the roads as well.
The AX7 trim of the Mahindra XUV700 comes packed with a premium and tech-laden feature list aimed at enhancing comfort, safety, and convenience. It gets a fully digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, ADAS that includes features like driver drowsiness detection, lane keep assist, and others, side airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and more. Other notable highlights include R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, leatherette seats and IP, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, and a 6-way power-adjustable driver seat with memory and welcome retract function, Intelli Control, steering-mounted controls with a custom key, power-folding ORVMs, dual-zone climate control, making the AX7 a well-rounded and feature-rich offering.
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Engine Details
The Mahindra XUV700 offers both a petrol and diesel engine option, with the AWD variants only available with the oil burner. The 2.0-litre turbocharged GDI Stallion petrol engine in the XUV700 delivers a robust 196 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. Diesel variants use the 2.2-litre mHawk engine, available in two states of tune- 153 bhp/360 Nm and a higher-output version with 182 bhp and 450 Nm. In terms of fuel efficiency, the 2.0L turbo-petrol returns 13.0 kmpl with the manual and 12.2 kmpl with the automatic. Meanwhile, the 2.2L diesel impresses with 16.4 kmpl (manual) and 15.5 kmpl (automatic), making it a more efficient choice for long-distance driving.
Verdict
The move to introduce the AWD funtionality to a lower trim is a power move that will attract more buyers. As for the XUV700 as a whole, it is a pretty well equipped SUV that still has a good demand even after years of launch. Not to forget that Mahindra is equally focing on its electric range that has the BE6, XEV 9e and other upcoming models that could shape up its portfolio in a more balanced electric and ICE powered offerings.
