The Mahindra XUV700 is a

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produced by the Indian automobile manufacturer

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. Introduced in August 2021, the vehicle is positioned to replace the XUV500.

Overview

The vehicle was introduced in India on 14 August 2021. The XUV700 was originally designed as the second-generation XUV500, however Mahindra decided to reposition the model nomenclature due to its plan of expanding its SUV portfolio. It is their first model to use the new Mahindra logo, which is reserved for their SUV products. In India, the XUV700 is available in two series, which are MX and AdrenoX (AX). The MX series has a single MX trim, while the AdrenoX series consists of four trim levels, which are AX3, AX5, AX7 and AX7L. The AdrenoX series is equipped with the eponymous AdrenoX, an

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-based voice command. Both 5-seater and 7-seater configurations are available. The top-end variant is also equipped with

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(ADAS) technology tuned for Indian road conditions, making it the first Mahindra product to receive Level 1 autonomous tech. Variants include MX, AX3, AX5, AX7, and AX7L, which is the top model. The XUV700 went on sale in Australia in June 2023 with two variants available, the AX7 and AX7L, powered by the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. File:2021 Mahindra XUV700 2.2 AX7 (India) rear view.png, Rear view File:2021 Mahindra XUV700 2.2 AX7 (India) interior.png, Interior

Powertrain

The XUV700 is offered with one petrol engine and one diesel engine option. The former is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder

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''mStallion'' unit which is tuned to produce and . The diesel option is a 2.2-litre four-cylinder ''mHawk''

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. The entry level option of the engine produces and , while the unit in higher variants is capable of and (manual) or (automatic). Both engines can be had with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission options, while the lower-spec diesel variant will only be available with a manual transmission. An

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variant is also available. It has a claimed ARAI rated

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of 15 km/L (35.28 mpg-US) and 17 km/L (40 mpg-US) for the

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and

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manual respectively and 13 km/L (30.58 mpg-US) and 16.5 km/L (38.95 mpg-US) for the petrol and diesel

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respectively.

Safety

The XUV700 achieved a 5 star rating for adult occupant protection and 4 stars for child occupant protection in 2021

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tests (identical to

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2013). The vehicle tested was the most basic safety specification, fitted with two airbags, ABS and

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anchorages. The model presented low risk of injury to most body regions in the frontal impact and passed regulatory ECE95 side impact requirements. In June 2022 the XUV700 achieved a Global NCAP Safer Choice award for performance of its optional Electronic Stability Control and its pedestrian protection performance in adult and child head impacts and adult lower leg impact according to UN127 regulation.

Awards

In 2022, the XUV700 achieved the Autocar Car of the Year award and also Indian Car of the Year 2022. The XUV700 also achieved Global NCAP's Safer Choice Award.

References

External links

Official website
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