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The 2023 Mahindra XUV700 has launched as Australia's most affordable seven-seater SUV.
Mahindra's new midsize SUV has arrived two years after its global debut in 2021 and the unibody SUV supersedes the discontinued XUV500 with a bigger footprint and new tech.
Mahindra is offering keen national drive-away pricing, with the entry-level AX7 priced at $36,990.
While overseas markets are offered the option of front- and all-wheel drive, or five- or seven-seats, Australian XUV700s are exclusively offered in petrol front-wheel drive, seven-seat configuration.
The XUV700 is just under 4.7 metres long, competing against models such as the Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, Skoda Kodiaq, and the upcoming Honda CR-V.
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Pricing
The Mahindra XUV700 adopts a two-pronged range. Both employ the same mechanical package, with the flagship AX7L adding extra luxury and convenience features such as wireless phone charging, 12-speaker Sony stereo, 360-degree camera and more for an extra $3000.
XUV700 | Price |
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AX7 | $36,990 |
AX7L | $39,990 |
The above prices are national drive-away prices offered by Mahindra until August 31, 2023.
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Drivetrains
The Australian-spec 2023 Mahindra XUV700 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 149kW at 5000rpm and 380Nm from 1750-3000rpm.
Engine power is transmitted to the front-driven wheels by way of a six-speed automatic gearbox.
Features
The Mahindra XUV700 AX7 features, as standard:
18-inch alloy wheels | Dusk-sensing LED headlights w/ auto high beam |
LED daytime running lights | Fog lamps |
Push-button start | Rain-sensing wipers |
Panoramic Sunroof | Synthetic leather-look seat trim in white |
Six-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function | 10.25-inch digital instrument display |
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment | Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
Six-speaker stereo | Dual-zone climate |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter | Rearview camera |
Autonomous emergency braking | Lane departure warning |
Lane keep assist | Adaptive cruise control |
Tyre pressure monitoring | Forward collision warning |
Six airbags |
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Stepping up to the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L adds:
Wireless smartphone charging | 12-speaker Sony sound system |
Adaptive cruise control w/ stop-and-go | 360-degree camera |
Blindsport view camera | Knee airbag (total seven airbags) |
Electric smart door handles | Electronic park brake |
Illuminated vanity mirror |
Efficiency
The Mahindra XUV700's official combined fuel consumption is 8.3L/100km and the vehicle features a 60-litre fuel tank.
Safety
The Mahindra XUV700 has yet to be assessed by ANCAP, and is currently unrated.
Standard safety features include six airbags, comprising dual front, front-side and curtain cushions; AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, a reversing camera, and post-collision braking.
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Stepping up to the top-spec XUV700 AX7L adds extra safety items, including: a blind-spot view monitor, a 360-degree camera, a seventh knee airbag cushion, and adaptive cruise control with added stop-and-go capability.
Warranty and ownership
Mahindra XUV700s are covered by a seven-year/150,000km (whichever occurs first) warranty, with seven years of roadside assistance.
Servicing intervals run annually or every 10,000kms, whichever occurs first.
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