The flagship ICE SUV from the Indian automobile giant is on sale in a few international markets
In this post, we take a look at the South African cricket stars who got their hands on the Mahindra XUV700. XUV700 is the most advanced ICE product from the Indian car marque. After its resounding success in India, the SUV has become quite popular abroad, including in countries like Australia and South Africa. That is a testament to the quality of manufacturing that the Indian company is capable of. For now, let us check out which SA cricketers possess this SUV.
South African Cricketers Who Own Mahindra XUV700
Mahindra commenced selling the XUV700 in South Africa in 2022. In the last couple of years, the sales have been decent, despite stiff competition. In fact, some cricketing legends like Jonty Rhodes, Allan Donald, and Reeza Hendricks have already added it to their garages. It is evident that they saw the merit in the vehicle and decided to experience it first-hand. Its bold appearance, latest tech and convenience amenities and powertrain engine are some of the reasons for its appeal.
Mahindra XUV700
The flagship ICE SUV from Mahindra comes loaded with tons of new-age amenities and tech conveniences to boost the comfort of its passengers. Some of the main highlights incorporate bright upholstery, a large panoramic sunroof, dual 10-inch touchscreen displays (one for infotainment and one for driver’s instrument cluster), wireless charging, dual-zone automatic climate control with physical knobs, drive modes, ADAS safety features, plenty of storage spaces, powered front seats with memory function, premium audio system and much more.
In terms of powertrain options, the Mahindra XUV700 uses a 2.0-litre mStallion direct injection turbo petrol mill that churns out a decent 148 kW and 380 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. Performing transmission duties is a 6-speed automatic transmission. The prices start from R495,199 and go up to R627,900. In essence, the XUV700 is a great value for money, especially in comparison to some premium SUVs. I am sure that the demand for Mahindra SUVs is likely to go high going forward.
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