The Mahindra XUV700 moniker has just lately been confirmed for the successor of the favored XUV500 mid-size SUV. Mahindra has already created a web page for the XUV700, the place you may register for updates on the SUV. With the brand new XUV700 set to launch in India by October 2021, now we have compiled 5 key factors you need to know in regards to the upcoming Mahindra SUV.
1. It can have an all-new design
Mahindra will give the XUV700 all-new styling, although it’s going to nonetheless have some semblance to the unique XUV500. These roots will probably be most seen within the XUV700’s proportions, distinct shoulder line and total silhouette. Some of the up to date design parts will embrace a brand new and extra upright grille, new C-shaped headlights with distinctive LED DRLs, new taillights, new alloy wheel design and restyled bonnet, bumpers and tailgate. Another fascinating change are the door handles, that may sport flush-mounted levers that may give a extra fashionable look.
2. It will probably be characteristic filled with some section first tech
The new XUV700 will probably be packed to the gills with options, with a purpose to assist improve the SUVs enchantment in its aggressive section. Some of the options included  will probably be a twin display screen format – one for the infotainment and one of many instrument cluster (akin to the setup seen in some Mercedes fashions), Android Auto and Apple CarPlay assist, computerized local weather management, an digital parking brake, hill maintain (for the automated variant), numerous drive modes, and a panoramic sunroof to call a number of. There will even be two seating configurations on provide – a 6-seat format with captain seats within the center row and a 7-seat format with a bench type seat within the center row.Â
Coming to the security options, the Indian carmaker will introduce Level 2 Autonomous Driving Assist Systems (ADAS) on the upper trims of the XUV700 – which will probably be a section first. ADAS will add options like adaptive cruise management and lane-keeping help.
3. It will probably be bigger than the outgoing XUV500
In phrases of dimensions, the brand new XUV700 can have an extended wheelbase and be wider than the present XUV500. This has been achieved by remodeling the chassis, which has additionally been made stiffer with a purpose to enhance the SUVs driving dynamics. The longer wheelbase and wider physique also needs to enormously profit the quantity of cabin house on provide, particularly for the second and third row passengers.
4. Launches with each diesel and petrol engine choices
Under the hood, the upcoming Mahindra XUV700 will probably be provided with each a diesel and petrol engine possibility. The diesel engine will probably be an all-new 2.2-litre, four-cylinder mHawk unit, that’s anticipated to supply 185hp. On the opposite hand, the petrol unit will probably be a 190hp, 2.0-litre, four- cylinder mFalcon, turbo-petrol engine. Both these engines have already been seen within the second-gen Thar off-roader, although in decrease states of tune. Gearbox choices will embrace a 6-speed handbook and a 6-speed Aisin-derived torque-converter computerized gearbox.
5. The XUV700 will compete in a section filled with very talked-about SUVs
Like its predecessor, the XUV700 will face off in opposition to the three-row SUVs within the mid-size SUV section. This means it’s going to rival the likes of the MG Hector Plus, the Tata Safari and the upcoming Hyundai Alcazar.
Also, price noting is the truth that Mahindra has confirmed it’s going to temporarily discontinue the XUV500 when the XUV700 arrives. This might result in Mahindra utilizing the XUV500 moniker on the 5-seat model of the XUV700.
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