The XUV700 is one of Mahindra’s best selling SUVs in India, clocking around 8000-10000 units a month. Here are the top 3 Mahindra XUV700 pros and cons that you might want to consider before buying a new SUV in India.
For an SUV of its size, the XUV700 offers a comfortable ride and good handling manners, owing to the independent suspension setup on both the front and the rear, as well as its monocoque chassis.
There are two engine options available on the XUV700 — a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with direct injection, and a 2.2-litre diesel engine, which is offered in two states of tune. Both these engines get the option for a manual and an automatic ‘box.
Thanks to its muscular styling and its size, the Mahindra XUV700 boasts of respectable road presence in case of both 5-seater and 7-seater options.
Mahindra has ironed out most of the electronic glitches, but new owners are still reporting some issues with their SUV. This also raises concerns about its reliability.
The XUV700 misses on some standard safety features such as ESP and 6/7 airbags, which are offered on much cheaper cars these days. 5-seater variants also fall short of a rear armrest and 60:40 split function.
A common problem with 7-seater SUVs these days is a crammed third row, which is also the case with the XUV700. The third row is best suited for children and it is not too comfortable to get in and out as well.