These Mahindra XUV700 Variants are Now More Affordable in India

Last month, the cost of the top-spec Mahindra XUV700 variant was reduced by over Rs 2 lakh. The Indian automaker has now substantially lowered the price tag of the entry-level and mid-level variants of the popular SUV. This will help make the model a better value-for-money proposition for Indian buyers. The announcement of the price cut before the beginning of the festive season, when manufacturers post noticeably higher sales, seems to be a strategic move by the company. Mahindra anticipates an increase in XUV700 sales because of the price reduction. Read on to learn about the variant-wise price details of the XUV700. 

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Mahindra XUV700 SUV: Price Reductions

As part of the latest price revision, the company has reduced the price of petrol and diesel-powered low and mid-spec trim levels of the SUV. Consequently, these variants now cost up to Rs 70,000 less. The seven-seater AX5 Diesel AT version of the Mahindra XUV700 SUV has seen the largest price reduction, currently available for Rs 70,000 less than before. This variant can now be had for Rs 20.39 lakh (ex-showroom). The price of the XUV700's seven-seater AX3 Diesel AT and five-seater AX5 Diesel AT vehicles has been lowered by Rs 20,000. The Mahindra XUV700's seven-seater AX5 Diesel MT model, on the other hand, now costs Rs 50,000 less.

Mahindra's pricing strategy aims to increase the XUV700's competitiveness in the market. Orders for the top-spec AX7 and AX7 L models saw a threefold surge, according to the company, after a significant price decrease was announced in early July. The AX7 and AX7 L variants were previously priced between Rs 21.39 lakh and Rs 26.99 lakh; however, the current prices range between Rs 19.49 lakh and Rs 24.99 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). Mahindra received more than 10,000 reservations for the XUV700 in July alone.

Mahindra XUV700 SUV: Powertrain Options

The Mahindra XUV700 is available with two engine options – a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 197bhp of maximum power and 380Nm of peak torque and a 2.2-litre diesel engine, developing 182bhp of peak power and 450Nm of torque. Both engines come with either a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. Select SUV variants are offered with an all-wheel-drive system.

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Mahindra XUV700 SUV: Interior Features and Safety Suite

The higher-spec variants of the XUV700 include features like adaptive cruise control, ventilated seats, a wireless charger, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, dual 10.24-inch displays (one for the infotainment screen and one for the digital instruments cluster) with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, multiple drive modes, a six-way power seat with memory function, push-button start, and dual-zone climate control.

The XUV700 also comes with a lot of safe features, such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), seven airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), an electronic park brake (EPB), and auto-booster headlights. All these features helped the SUV receive a five-star Global NCAP crash test rating. The all-wheel-drive technology, offered with some of the models of the XUV700, provides improved traction and control, making the XUV700 one of the safest cars in India.