Mahindra XUV700 has caused some serious excitement on its debut but a long waiting period might spoil the party for the Indian auto giant. XUV700 was one of the most hyped up and talked about products in our market in recent times. The mid-size SUV promised to be unique with a plethora of segment-first features. With the prices being announced for half of XUV700’s variants of the 5-seat version, the fight against the competitors has begun. The aggressive pricing of the 5-seat version has attracted many potential buyers. But long waiting period could lead to a few customers walking away who require a vehicle as soon as possible. According to some speculations, the XUV700 will have a huge waiting period right from the start.
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Mahindra XUV700 Waiting Period
We are all aware of the situation with semi-conductors and how it has affected the automobile industry world over. Mahindra had earlier highlighted the negative effects that it will most likely face due to semi-conductor chip shortage. It had also predicted that the XUV700 might face problems and delay in launch. The production of the chips was severely affected due to the global lockdown. The demand for home electronics went up exponentially which consumed the semi-conductors rapidly. Automobile Industry is not the primary target market for chip manufacturers and hence the automobile industry suffered.
This is the reason why Mahindra had launched only a few variants of the XUV700 at the moment. Also, these variants are all part of the 5-seat configuration. The XUV700 comes with MX, AX1, AX3, AX5 models at present with the AX representing the AdrenoX (connected car tech) equipped models. The top-of-the-line AX7 will follow soon to complete the fleet of the 5-seat XUV700. The 7-seat versions are yet to launch.
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Features
The features list includes a Panoramic Sunroof, AdrenoX Connected Car Tech System, Smartphone, Bluetooth Connectivity, Wireless Charging, 10.25-inch Dual Touchscreen Infotainment and Instrument Cluster, Alexa Virtual Assistant, 360-degree Camera, Sony 3D Surround Sound System, Auto Booster Headlights, Air Purifier, Smart Door Handles, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), 18-inch Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Leatherette Seats, 6-way Power Adjustable Seat with Memory Function and much more.
Specs
The powertrain options include a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo petrol engine making class-leading 200 PS and 360 Nm and a 2.2-litre diesel engine making 155 PS and 380 Nm in a lower state of tune and 185 PS and 420 – 450 Nm in full-fledged form. There are options of a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The AWD option will be offered subsequently along with some more features. How long exactly is the waiting period of the Mahindra XUV700 will be clear in a few days.
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