Mahindra South Africa has confirmed to TopAuto that the XUV700 is on its way to local showrooms, with the new SUV planned to launch before the end of the third quarter of 2022.
“The XUV700 replaces the XUV500 and is a leap forward in terms of sophistication, technology, and luxury,” said the company.
“Mahindra hopes to offer a comprehensive range in South Africa. The final line-up will be made public once local homologation is complete.”
Pricing for the XUV700 has not been finalised yet, but Mahindra said it will stay true to its ethos of “offering luxury at an affordable entry point.”
As a reference point, the XUV500, the vehicle that will be replaced, currently starts at R416,999 in South Africa.
As the XUV700 is currently still doing its testing procedures for the domestic market, we looked at its Indian specifications to get a rough idea of what we can expect from the new Mahindra.
What to expect
The Mahindra XUV700 is sold in India in four specifications – MX, AX3, AX5, and AX7 – with a “luxury pack” being available on the top-end model.
However, from the AX3 and up, the XUV700 comes standard with the AdrenoX “connected AI technology” infotainment system comprising a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-inch media display.
This system brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant, onboard navigation, and a free one-year subscription to AdrenoX Connect services.
Standard equipment throughout the range further includes keyless entry, rear parking sensors, four speakers, and follow-me-home headlamps – whereas the pricier derivatives also bring all-round LED lights, multiple drive mode programmes, electric seats, climate control, leatherette upholstery, a reverse camera, and advanced driver-assist systems.
Additionally, the XUV700 in India is offered in five-seater and seven-seater cabin layouts.
Under the hood, the XUV700 in this market sports either a 2.0-litre, turbo-petrol motor that generates 147kW and 380Nm, or a 2.2-litre, turbo-diesel with outputs varying between 114-136kW and 360-450Nm.
The powerplants are married to a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox that delivers drive to the front wheels as standard – while the two most expensive models can be had with all-wheel-drive underpinnings, too.
With the roof rails installed, this Mahindra stands at 4,695mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,755mm tall – making it 110mm longer, exactly as wide, and 30mm flatter than the XUV500.
Mahindra XUV700
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