There have been speculations of Mahindra working on a larger-than-XUV 500 model to compete against likes of Toyota Fortuner. Expected to be called the XUV 700, the upcoming Mahindra SUV will be inspired from 2018 Ssangyong Rexton.
With this new SUV, Mahindra will enter into the premium SUV market. We can expect the XUV 700 to launch in 2018 with prices starting at around Rs. 22 lakh.
Supporting the 2018 Mahindra XUV 700 is a new body-on-frame chassis that is taken from Ssangyong. The traditional construction should enhance the ruggedness of the upcoming SUV. From the images it is clear that the new SUV has borrowed a lot from the design study. Design elements like flared wheel arches and a bold shoulder-line give this SUV a really powerful look. It is expected to have a long wheelbase of 2,865 mm, which means better legspace. The upcoming SUV has many advanced safety and connectivity features. It will be powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, Turbo Diesle engine that is likely to come mated to 6-speed Manual and 7-speed Automatic transmissions.
Mahindra XUV 700 Launch Date
| Launch Date (expected) | Q2, 2018 |
Mahindra XUV 700 Price in India
| Minimum Price | Rs 22 Lakh |
| Maximum Price | Rs 25 Lakh |
Mahindra will be launching a number of new cars to build a stronger foothold in the SUV market. The new 2018 XUV 700 is among the highlights of the company’s new SUV launches. It is expected to get price benefit of more than Rs. 4 lakh over the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour. This means the prices could start from Rs. 22 lakh and range to Rs. 25 lakh for the fully loaded top end model.
Mahindra XUV 700 Specifications
| Engine | 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel/2.0-litre Petrol |
| Max. Power | 185 BHP/225 BHP |
| Peak Torque | 420 Nm/220 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual, 7-speed Automatic |
Mahindra XUV 700 Mileage
| Maximum Mileage | 15 KMPL |
| Minimum Mileage | 11 KMPL |
Mahindra XUV 700 Features
- LED headlamps with DRLs
- LED rear lights
- Electric Seats
- 9.2-inch Touchscreen Infotainment
- 10.1-inch Screens for Rear Passengers
- Dual-zone Automatic climate control
- Ambient lighting
- ABS with EBD
- 9 Airbags
- Hill Descent Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Advanced Emergency Braking
- Active Roll-over Protection
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- WiFi Support
Mahindra XUV 700 Dimensions
| Length | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 1,960 mm |
| Height | 1,800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm |
The XUV 700, in all chances, will have dimensions similar to the LIV-2 concept.
Mahindra XUV 700 Rivals
- Toyota Fortuner
- Ford Endeavour
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- Jeep Compass
Like we already said, the XUV 700 will rival mainly the Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour.
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