Australian Reviewer Calls Mahindra XUV700 Strange, Here’s Why

Mahindra has launched the XUV700 in Australia and the impressions of the reviewers are out.

An Australian car reviewer calls the Mahindra XUV700 strange but in a good way. XUV700 has done exceptionally well in its home market, India. Now, Mahindra wants to replicate that success Down Under. Interestingly, Mahindra has been in the Australian market for a long time now. However, it was limited to pickup trucks based on the Scorpio and the XUV500. They were also loved by the off-roading community. But with the XUV700, the Indian auto giant wants to establish itself as a premium carmaker offering products at affordable prices. The XUV700 starts at just $36,990 for the base AX7 trim and tops up at $39,990 for the AX7L variant. That is the strangest thing about the SUV, as mentioned by the reviewer.

Australian Reviewer Loves Mahindra XUV700

The video has been uploaded by CarSauce on YouTube. The reviewers have the XUV700 for the day. They like the exterior of the vehicle with a premium feel by things like C-shaped LED DRLs surrounding the LED headlamp cluster, elegant grille design with chrome finish, new Mahindra logo, sporty bumper, upright bonnet, etc. On the sides, the overall silhouette is quite decent but the reviewers are not fans of the alloy wheels. At the rear, they really like the LED taillamps and the boxy shape making it look like a proper SUV with an imposing road presence.

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Interior and Features

When they enter the cabin of the XUV700, they are impressed with the layout and premium feel. The first thing that catches their attention is the dual displays for the infotainment and driver’s instrument cluster which has been inspired by Mercedes cars. Then there are other features like door-mounted electrical adjustment buttons for the driver seat with memory function, Wireless Charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Connected Car Tech, Sony Sound System, Comfortable Seating, a large Panoramic Sunroof, and a whole host of active safety features as a part of the ADAS package including Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, 360-degree Camera and more.

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Specs

Mahindra XUV700 has a potent 2.0-litre mStallion direct injection turbo petrol mill that churns out an impressive 149.2 kW (200 hp) and 380 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels. The SUV comes with a 7-year / 150,000 km warranty and a 7-year RSA. It sits 196 mm above the ground which is crucial for those occasional off-roading adventures you want to do over the weekends. Its fuel consumption is 8.3 l / 100 km which is decent for a 7-seat SUV.

What We Think

We have been going through quite a few Australian reviews of the Mahindra XUV700 and the overall impressions are quite positive and encouraging. Most of them are not able to get over the fact that the drive-away prices of the SUV are under $40,000. That is the most impressive and enticing aspect of the SUV. At this price point, the buyers get a feature-loaded vehicle with a powerful engine and the practicality of 7 seats. It is time to see whether the customers are also as impressed by the SUV as the reviewers.

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