The Indian carmaker has revealed its new XUV700 which is said to bring luxury and technology at an aggressive price.

The all-new Mahindra XUV700 has been revealed and it’s set to replace the XUV500 – a vehicle that we’ve sampled in various iterations over the years. Our last taste came in 2019 when we had a go in the 2.2 and we came away impressed with the space and level of specification. However, it wasn’t all roses with the unrefined engine.

Now in 2021, Mahindra has been working extensively on its SUV range. The XUV300 brings exceptional value to the segment and happens to look fresh and modern. That model will be joined by the XUV700 and its arrival isn’t just a product announcement. Along with this new SUV comes a new Mahindra logo and brand identity.

Dubbed the “Twin Peaks”, this new logo will be seen on all new Mahindra products, starting with the new XUV700. It’s a good-looking SUV, with C-shaped LED daytime-running lights dominating the front end, but the real magic occurs in the cabin.

The vehicle ships with Amazon Alexa as standard, as well as a fully digital cabin. There’s a digital instrument cluster as well as a Mercedes-Benz style infotainment screen stretching across the dashboard. The tech looks impressive with adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, auto high-beam assist, reverse camera to name but a few.

The new Mahindra XUV700 is available in a 5-seat and 7-seat configuration and will feature a 12-speaker sound system from Sony.

As far as engines and transmissions go, the new Mahindra XUV700 will be sold with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, with all-wheel drive being made available as an option. A six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic is available too. A 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 147 kW and 380 Nm is on offer, while a diesel 2.2 is available in two states of tune; 114 kW/360 Nm as well as 136 kW/450 Nm.

The vehicle will be going on sale in India soon, but the all-new Mahindra XUV700 is expected to be sold globally with the hopes that it will arrive in SA during the first quarter of 2022.

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