Here is the review of Mahindra XUV700 by an XUV500 owner after driving the former. The XUV700 has created a ton of buzz after the launch. The first 50,000 bookings were completed within 3 hours which is an unprecedented figure for any car in India. Mahindra announced a price hike just after the first day of opening the bookings. It aims to fetch potential customers from the mid-size SUV segment both in the 5 and 7-seat configuration. Hence, it rivals the SUVs like the Creta, Seltos, Hector, Harrier, Astor as well as Hector Plus, Safari and Alcazar. With the kind of response the SUV has seen, it looks like a lack of rapid production is the only hurdle it will face. Let us take a look at what an XUV500 owner has to say about the XUV700 after driving it.
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XUV500 Owner Driving XUV700
The XUV500 owner drives the automatic version and test drives the diesel automatic version too. Hence, he is an ideal candidate to review both generations of XUV. Not to mention, the new-gen comes loaded with modern tech and convenience features. The cabin layout and technology are significantly more advanced in the new model. This extends to the driving experience too. The XUV500 owner compares the automatic transmissions of the two and finds that the new XUV700 is worlds apart from the older version in terms of lag control and smoothness of gearshifts. The suspension is also a bit softer compared to the previous-gen model which means that the passengers will not feel the potholes and bumps on the roads too much. He is of the opinion that the older model looks more masculine than the newer one.
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Specs
The Mahindra XUV700 comes with both petrol and diesel engine options. The former is a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit that churns out a maximum power of 200 PS and a peak torque of 380 Nm. Meanwhile, the Diesel engine is available in multiple states of tune. The lower versions get 155 PS and 360 Nm, while the higher positioned models benefit from 185 PS and 420 Nm. In fact, the same engine will put out 450 Nm with an automatic transmission. Speaking of the transmission options, both the petrol and Diesel engine variants will be available with 6-speed manual and automatic transmission choices. After the price hike, the XUV700 ranges from Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 22.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The top trim comes with a diesel automatic and All-Wheel-Drive configuration. You can also opt for a luxury pack at the cost of around Rs 2 lakh for premium features.
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