Mahindra Australia has officially announced local pricing and specification for its new XUV700 SUV, which will join the recently launched Scorpio and existing Pikup ute in Australian showrooms.
Dubbed as a “perfect blend of style, technology and power”, Mahindra has priced its new seven-seat SUV at $36,990 driveaway, making its model one of the cheapest seven-seaters in Australia.
In a range consisting of two grades, the flagship AX7L will cost $39,990 driveaway and will feature more features such as a larger 12-speaker sound system and a blind-spot monitor.
Say hello to the 2023 Mahindra XUV700
Power will come from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 149kW/380Nm and is mated to a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission. Mahindra says this engine has a combined average fuel economy of 8.3L/100km.
The XUV700 will compete with other seven-seat SUVs in Australia such as the Mitsubishi Outlander ($44,000), the LDV D90 ($38,990) and the Nissan X-Trail ($39,790).
Mahindra’s new SUV will go on sale in Australia in 2023.
The Mahindra XUV700 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine
What standard equipment do you get with the XUV700?
The entry-level AX7 is well-appointed and comes standard with the following features:
- 10.25-inch instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- Six-speaker sound system
- LED headlights and daytime running lights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Memory, six-way power drive seat
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Leatherette seat upholstery
- Leather steering wheel and gear shifter
- Dual-zone climate control
Standard kit includes seven seats, LED headlights and a panoramic sunroof
The flagship AX7L adds the following features:
- Blind spot monitor
- Larger 12-speaker sound system
- 360-degree camera
- Electric parking brake
- Telescopic steering
- Electric smart door handles
- Wireless charging
All XUV700s will be covered by a seven year, 150,000km warranty and seven years of roadside assistance.
Large dual 10.25-inch displays feature in the XUV700
How safe will the new XUV700 be?
The Mahindra XUV700 is yet to be tested by ANCAP, however it does come, as standard, with passive and driver assistance systems, including:
- Six airbags (dual, front-side and curtain)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Smart pilot assist
- Forward collision warning
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Lane keep assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- High beam assist
- Rear view camera
Mahindra has only recently launched the Scorpio in Australia
Mahindra XUV700 2023: prices in Australia
All prices listed are driveaway.
- XUV700 AX7: $36,990
- XUV700 AX7L: $39,990
