The Mahindra XUV700 has been doing well Down Under since it was launched over a year ago
A prominent Australian car expert has expressed his opinions and a detailed review about the Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition. Note that the Black Edition is the top-of-the-line trim of the 3-row SUV. The first aspect that excites them is its $43,990 AUD driveaway price tag. That easily makes it one of the most value-for-money propositions out there. The XUV700 represents the best that Mahindra has to offer. It is the flagship SUV from Mahindra even in India. However, Mahindra is quite popular in Australia as well. Let us see what the car experts have to say about it.
Australian Media Reviews Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition
The details of this post stem from CarSauce on YouTube. The duo reviewers have the Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition with them. Firstly, they are impressed by its exterior. The front section contains a black grille section along with a bumper and a silver skid plate section. Essentially, the vehicle has been de-chromed and gets a new black colour. On the sides, you get to see black alloy wheels with black side pillars and faux roof rails. Finally, the tail section largely remains unchanged with split-LED taillamps, a roof-mounted spoiler, a shark fin antenna and a rugged skid plate. All in all, the Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition certainly looks sporty.
On the inside, the car reviewers like the black interior. In fact, they go on to say that many Australians were perhaps a bit reluctant to buy the regular XUV700 due to its light interior theme. However, the black cabin looks sporty and is much easier to maintain. Apart from that, there is no shortage of the latest tech and convenience amenities. For instance, the main highlights of the 7-seat SUV include:
- Dual 10.25-inch Displays – Infotainment System and Driver’s Instrument Cluster
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- ADAS Active Safety Suite
- AdrenoX Connected Car Tech with tons of functions
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Powered Front Seats with Driver Side Memory Function
- Plenty of storage spaces
- Colossal Panoramic Sunroof
- Wireless Smartphone Charging
- Cooled Central Storage Compartment under the front armrest
- 3D Sony Audio System
- Fan Control in Third Row
Specs and Driving Impressions
The Mahindra XUV700 comes with a 2.0-litre mStallion direct injection turbo petrol engine that produces 149.2 kW (200 hp) and 380 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine pairs with an AISIN-source 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. They did a launch test in which the large SUV was able to hit 100 km/h from a standstill in just 9.17 seconds. Apart from that, they like the driving dynamics of the vehicle in terms of handling and acceleration. All in all, they feel this is the best value-for-money 7-seat SUV on sale in Australia today. That is quite a compliment and a testament to Mahindra’s engineering.
| Specs | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Engine | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol |
| Power | 149.2 kW (200 hp) |
| Torque | 380 Nm |
| Transmission | 6AT |
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