Under the bonnet, Mahindra XUV700 continues to be powered by similar engine setups based on 2.0L Petrol and 2.2L Diesel units
Ever since it was launched, XUV700 has been Mahindra’s biggest weapon in the mid-size SUV segment. This is the company’s flagship ICE SUV and is jam-packed with features and creature comforts. It is one of the most well-received vehicles in India and has emerged as an aspirational vehicle for many.
After festive season is over, Mahindra has hiked the prices of XUV700 by up to Rs 50,000. Along with hiking the prices of select variants, Mahindra seems to have also added two new variants with Diesel engine under AX3 trim level.
Mahindra XUV700 Price Hiked
When we say Mahindra has hiked the prices of XUV700, that is only with select variants. The least price hike amounts to a Rs 15,000 increment seen with AX7 MT 7S variant with Petrol engine. Where the prices have gone up from Rs 19.49 lakh (Ex-sh) to Rs 19.64 lakh (Ex-sh).
With the lower trims, highest price hike is Rs 50,000 seen with MX MT 5S, MX MT 7S and AX3 MT 5S variants, all mated to a Petrol engine. Since these price hikes affect XUV700’s base MX trim, the starting price of this mid-size SUV is now Rs 14.49 lakh (Ex-sh), up from Rs 13.99 lakh (Ex-sh) before.
Interestingly, the ESP counterparts of these Petrol variants (MX MT 5S, MX MT 7S and AX3 MT 5S) are priced the same. Thus making non-ESP variants obsolete. One should obviously choose the ESP-equipped versions of MX MT 5S, MX MT 7S and AX3 MT 5S. With trims trims of Petrol variants, price hike ranges from Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000. The AT variants of AX7 and AX7L trims receive a uniform Rs 30,000 hike. Other than that, there are no changes in XUV700’s Petrol variants.
Where diesel variants are concerned, Mahindra has not hiked the prices of lower trims. Mahindra has added two new Diesel variants under the AX3 trim level. These are AX3 MT 7S priced at Rs 17.99 lakh (Ex-sh) and AX3 MT 7S ESP priced at Rs 18.49 (Ex-sh). With Diesel variants of higher trims, Mahindra has hiked the prices of AX7 AT and AX7L MT trims by Rs 30,000. AX7L AT variants, however, get a hike of Rs 50,000.
Rivals and Specs
For a very long time, Mahindra XUV700 lacked 6S variants that delivered premium rear-seat mobility appeal for chauffeur-driven buyers. Rivals like Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus offered 6S variants and there was an outcry by the enthusiasts. Mahindra sensed the need and added Captain Seat variants earlier this year, adapting to market needs.
Under the bonnet, Mahindra XUV700 continues to come equipped with a 2.0L Turbo Petrol and a 2.2L Turbo Diesel engine. Among other monocoque rivals in this price bracket, Mahindra XUV700 is the only one to offer AWD drivetrain, lending it a rugged appeal and bringing it closer to a traditional SUV.
