Orders open for Mahindra’s much awaited SUV XUV700
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd this week took the wraps off the all-new XUV700 (pronounced as XUV, 7 double ‘Oh’) in South Africa with orders available in Namibia. However, local dealers will not receive their usual stock of the new vehicle as thus far only 700 orders of the XUV700 have been confirmed for southern Africa. An order for Namibian customers can however be secured with a 10% deposit for the estimated local price of around N$505 000.
The much anticipated XUV700 has beaten all records since its India launch in August 2021, raising the bar with its spirited performance, world-class safety features and unmissable presence. This powerhouse of an SUV is passionately engineered to dial-up adrenaline like never before. The XUV700 will come in three variants, all fitted with a 2.0 litre petrol-turbo engine and a smooth six-speed automatic transmission.
Unveiled in June to audiences around southern Africa, the XUV700 is now ready for customers to order, across Mahindra’s entire dealer network.
The XUV700 displays the new ‘Twin Peaks’ logo representing the bold new direction Mahindra has embarked on with new-age products that have been designed to deliver a new-age ownership experience.
The Mahindra XUV700 this year also took home the coveted Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY). The ICOTY symbolises value for money, reliability, design, tech innovation, fuel efficiency, driving appeal and suitability for the Indian market. In addition, it has won over 40 other awards in India for its combination of ‘sci-fi’ technology, spirited performance, and world-class safety systems.
Rajesh Gupta, CEO, Mahindra South Africa said: “The XUV700 heralds an entirely new range of Mahindra models that will arrive in the next six months. As the first model to carry our new Twin Peaks logo, it is also the first Mahindra SUV that welcomes an entirely new phase for the brand. Mahindra shared its vision for South Africa at the global reveal in June, promising a new era for the brand with a significantly elevated customer experience and an even-larger network of servicing dealers. In South Africa, the XUV700 is also our invitation to our Mahindra family to head out and explore the world around them. With its power and capabilities, the XUV700 allows every family to explore their active living”.
Mahindra opened pre-orders starting 15 November with a first-come, first-served policy until 30 November. Each of the first 700 customers who places an order online and completes the pre-order will receive a unique code that will be confirmed in the order books. If the customer pays a fully-refundable deposit they will have the option to choose from a free service plan and warranty extension up to seven years as well as custom-fitted XUV700 side steps and a Mahindra tow bar.
Packing an unmissable presence, tough yet sophisticated experience, spirited performance, world-class safety and sci-fi technology, the disruptive XUV700 is set to redefine the benchmarks.
New from the ground up, the XUV700 underpins a completely new platform for the brand that has set the direction for the SUVs of tomorrow, with advanced engineering, latest technology and impeccable craftsmanship. The body makes use of enhanced high tensile and ultra-high tensile steels that increase the toughness and torsional rigidity while reducing the overall weight of the vehicle, contributing to reduced fuel consumption.
The all-independent suspension set-up of the XUV700 was developed with varied road surfaces in mind.
At the heart of the XUV700, Mahindra has fitted a 2.0 mStallion turbo-petrol engine, delivering exhilarating performance, 149 kW at 5000 rpm and class-leading torque of 380 Nm available in full from 1 750 rpm that brings a rush like never before. This engine provides refined motoring and linear power delivery.
The new Mahindra Super screen – a combination of two high-definition 26 cm digital screens for the digital cluster and infotainment systems – takes pride of place in the Mahindra XUV700 cabin. The UI on these screens is highly customisable and allows for a detailed view of vehicle information.