Mahindra South Africa has announced local pricing of its new XUV700 range, which comprises three derivatives at launch. Here’s what you need to know…

The order books for the new Mahindra XUV700 have officially opened in South Africa, with the Indian company finally confirming local pricing.

Serving as the successor to the XUV500 (which will now fallaway), the newcomer is interestingly available exclusively in petrol form, with Mahindra SA saying no turbodiesel option will be available for the time being. So, all three variants employ Mahindra’s mStallion turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder unit, which drives the front axle.

Peak power comes in at 149 kW (on offer at 5 000 rpm), while maximum twisting force is listed as 380 Nm, available from as low in the rev range as 1 750 rpm. In South Africa, all three versions of the new SUV are 4×2 and fitted with a 6-speed automatic transmission as standard.

For the record, the XUV700 measures 4 695 mm long, 1 890 mm wide and stands 1 755 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2 750 mm. The line-up kicks off with the 5-seater XUV700 AX5 (R474 999), with the 7-seater XUV700 AX7 (R524 999) slotting in the middle and the likewise 7-seater XUV700 AX7 L (R559 999) sitting at the summit.

The XUV700 wears Mahindra’s new Twin Peaks logo on its nose.

Standard features for the AX5 include a 10-inch infotainment screen connected to a 10-inch digital cluster, a 6-speaker audio system (with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality), LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED sequential indicators, foglamps, 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, 4 airbags and stability control.

The AX7 upgrades to Mahindra’s advanced driver-assistance package, which includes adaptive cruise control, smart pilot assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, high-beam assist and driver drowsiness detection. It also features 6 airbags, a tyre-pressure monitoring system, push-button start, 18-inch diamond cut alloys, faux-leather upholstery, a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, a reversing camera, power-folding side mirrors and dual-zone climate control.

Finally, the AX7L scores a blind-spot monitor, a 360-degree camera system, continuous digital video recording, a 12-speaker Sony audio system, a knee airbag (for a total of 7), passive keyless entry, an electronic parking brake, telescopic steering adjustment, pop-out door handles, wireless charging and a “Stop & Go” function for the adaptive cruise control.

Exterior paint colours include Everest White, Midnight Black, Dazzling Silver, Red Rage and Electric Blue (the global launch colour).

Mahindra SA says pre-orders will be open until the end of November 2022. Each of the first 700 customers to place an order online and complete the pre-order process will receive a unique code. Once the customer pays a fully refundable deposit of R5 000 at a dealer and cites the unique code, they will have the option to choose from a free service plan and warranty extension up to 7 years or a package comprising a R3 000 fuel card, custom-fitted XUV700 side steps and a Mahindra tow bar.

How much does the Mahindra XUV700 cost in South Africa?

XUV700 AX5 4×2 AT – R474 999

XUV700 AX74×2 AT – R524 999

XUV700 AX7 L 4×2 AT – R559 999

All derivatives come with a 5-year/150 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km service plan.

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