Mahindra has been enjoying the tremendous success of the XUV700 in the Indian market. It has already received more than 70,000 bookings since October 7. Currently, the mid-size SUV is available in two seating configurations – 5-seater and 7-seater. Now a picture in the AdrenoX app shows that it could soon be offered in a 6-seater layout as well with captain seats in the second row. With its launch, the XUV700 will be available with the most number of seating options in the segment.
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One can notice that the second-row captain seats in the above images have independent armrests and adjustable headrests. Expect them to also get slide and recline function along with one-touch tumble function for quick & easy access to the third-row seats.
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As of now, the Mahindra XUV700 is available in four broad trims: MX, AX3, AX5, and AX7. The range-topping AX7 trim can also be teamed up with an optional Luxury Pack for a premium of Rs 1.8 lakh that includes features like a Sony 3D sound system, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, a wireless phone charger, and an electronic parking brake. In our opinion, the 6-seater options could be limited to the mid-& top-spec variants of the SUV.
In terms of powertrains, the 6-seater Mahindra XUV700 is likely to be offered with the ongoing 2.0-litre 4-cylinder mStallion turbocharged petrol (200PS/380Nm) and 2.2-litre 4-cylinder mHawk turbo-diesel engines (155PS/360Nm or 185PS/up to 450Nm), paired with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
For now, the prices of Mahindra XUV700 start from Rs 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). Currently, it is commanding a waiting period of up to 18 months, depending on the variant. That means you would have to wait for more than a year to get your hands on your preferred model. Mahindra has stated that they will deliver 14,000 units of the SUV by January 14, 2022.
