A famous Australian automobile expert reviews the 2024 Mahindra XUV700. The XUV700 has achieved great success in its main market, India. Now, Mahindra aims to replicate that achievement in Australia. Interestingly, Mahindra has been present in the Australian market for a long time, primarily with pickup trucks based on the Scorpio, which were popular among off-roading enthusiasts. However, with the XUV700, the Indian carmaker wants to position itself as a premium brand offering quality products at reasonable prices. The XUV700 starts at just $36,990 (driveaway) for the base AX7 trim and goes up to $39,990 (driveaway) for the AX7L variant. Let us see what the reviewer has to say about it.
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Australian Reviews Mahindra XUV700
This post comes from CarSauce on YouTube. Note that the vlogger already reviewed it around 6 months ago and this is a long-term review. He is thoroughly impressed by what the SUV offers. In terms of exterior design, he thinks it is a decent vehicle with all the modern amenities including the likes of LED DRLs, LED headlamps, fog lamps, flush-fitting door handles, plenty of glass area, compact roof rails, chunky wheel arches, stylish alloy wheels, LED taillamps, sporty bumper and a skid plate at the rear. Even though this SUV is a 7-seater, it doesn’t come with colossal dimensions. That makes it perfect for urban usage. All in all, this SUV comes with all the contemporary design elements accentuating its road presence.
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Interior and Features
The vlogger confirms that this has to be among the best interior layouts in any car under $40,000. The sheer components and appeal is quite enticing and impressive. The black steering wheel and dashboard area are neatly complimented by the white upholstery. The soft-touch materials and faux leather lends a premium feel to the overall cabin. The top features include:
- Dual 10.25-inch Displays – Infotainment System and Driver’s Instrument Cluster
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- ADAS Active Safety Suite
- AdrenoX Connected Car Tech with tons of functions
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Powered Front Seats with Driver Side Memory Function
- Plenty of storage spaces
- Colossal Panoramic Sunroof
- Wireless Smartphone Charging
- Cooled Central Storage Compartment under the front armrest
- 3D Sony Audio System
- Fan Control in Third Row
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Specs
The Mahindra XUV700 features a powerful 2.0-litre mStallion direct injection turbo petrol engine that delivers an impressive 149.2 kW (200 hp) and 380 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. Note that this is a relatively new engine and came into existence only in 2020. The SUV comes with a 7-year / 150,000 km warranty and a 7-year roadside assistance package. With a ground clearance of 196 mm, it’s perfect for weekend off-roading adventures. Its fuel consumption is rated at 8.3 liters per 100 kilometers, which is quite reasonable for a 7-seat SUV. It boasts a 5-star safety rating at the Global NCAP. It is yet to be tested by the Australian NCAP.
| Specs | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Engine | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol |
| Power | 149.2 kW (200 hp) |
| Torque | 380 Nm |
| Transmission | 6AT |
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Driving Impressions
The vlogger is very impressed by the way the Mahindra XUV700 drives. In fact, he does a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration testing using his own equipment. With a perfect launch, he was able to clock an astonishing time of 9.18 secs. That is mighty impressive for an SUV of this size. Apart from that, he feels that the suspension has been tuned well to take everything in its stride. The bump absorption is great and the body roll is well contained. The performance never feels lacking and the transmission is pretty smooth. Moreover, he likes the way the steering feedback is. He is clearly enjoying driving the SUV. In fact, he has driven it for 14,000 km on various road conditions in the last 6 months. He even got great fuel consumption figures during his ownership. There is nothing that bothered him at all.
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Author’s Note
We’ve been reading several Australian reviews of the Mahindra XUV700, and the general impressions are very positive and encouraging. Many reviewers are amazed by the fact that the SUV’s drive-away prices are below $40,000. This is the most impressive and attractive aspect of the vehicle. At this price, buyers get a feature-packed SUV with a powerful engine and the convenience of 7 seats. On top of that, it gets a powerful engine and the latest tech, connectivity and safety features. You can only think of all these features on other 7-seat SUVs at this price point. Now, let’s see if customers are as impressed by the SUV as the reviewers are.
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