XUV 700 Petrol is Insanely Powerful and Agile

Pankaj Tyagi
2 min readJul 2, 2022

It’s been a year since XUV 700 petrol hit the Indian road. It has made a strong statement in terms of design and performance. Also, it has broken the misconception that affordable SUVs are underpowered. The starting on-road price of XUV 700 petrol for the 5-seater version has been capped at Rs 15.50 lakh. If you think this is an overpriced car, then glance over some of its frontline specs.

XUV 700 strolling the road

XUV 700 Petrol Power Figures

2.0 L mStallailon Turbocharged Engine

Torque: 432Nm

Horsepower: 202 BHP

XUV 700 petrol has a segment-best power and torque figure. According to some experts, it is fast and offers commendable ride quality in all rev ranges. The torque at the low speed is not compromised either, thanks to 2.0L mStallion engine. The initial lag is next to negligible and driveability is stunning.

Other Notable Features

The suspension is nothing like the previous generation. It is on the softer side and manages to glide over potholes with audacity. The interior is on the premium side and so is the infotainment system. The doors adhere to german quality.

interior of XUV 700

Clearly, with this offering, Mahindra will extinguish most of the competitors. From design to power, suspension to the interior, everything seems to be perfect for the car that cost around 16 lacs. This car has an insane price-feature equation that will attract a lot of consumers.

Design seems refreshing, upmarket, and bold. It doesn’t have any resemblance with The chiseled line that starts from the front and goes all the way up to the backend. There are fewer gaps and joints. The back guard, however, does not feel that sturdy owing to the plastic build. The road presence of this powerful SUV is a head-turner. It looks big, bold, and quite beautiful, particularly in the blue variant.

Bottomline

Mahindra XUV 700 petrol is all about power and premiumness. The car is incredibly affordable as compared to the likes of Compass and Harrier. It will surely offer fierce competition to the rivals.

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