XUV 7X0’s easy to spot changes have been lifted directly from the XUV 3X0. Image: Mahindra India Introduced as the replacement for the XUV 500 five years ago, Mahindra has removed the wraps from the facelift XUV 700 in India, under the new moniker XUV 7X0. Similar to the XUV 300, which became the facelift XUV 3X0, the XUX 7X0 adopts styling cues from its smaller sibling, but with a more radically revised interior and the same choice of powertrains as before.
Available with optional six or standard seven seats, the XUV 7X0’s exterior tweaks from the XUV 700 consist of the same C-shaped headlights with black outer surround, a new grille, redesigned front bumper and new alloy wheel designs up to 19 inches. More minor are the rear facia changes, namely a subtly tweaked bumper and clear lenses for the light clusters, still connected by a full-width non-illuminated gloss black logo bar. Inside, the adaptations are more prominent as all versions receive a brand-new dashboard and slimmer two-spoke steering wheel, a new centre console and touch-sensitive interface for the climate control.
As part of the dash, all derivatives are equipped with what Mahindra calls a “coast-to-coast” display comprising three displays of 12.3 inches. New on the specification side is a wider choice of material colours, the Zip, Zap and Zoom drive mode selector, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos technology, electric, heated and ventilated front seats, auto tilting side mirrors, ventilated rear seats, a pair of wireless smartphone chargers, ambient lighting, rear window blinds and a panoramic sunroof. New or improved safety and driver-assistance systems comprise a minimum of six airbags, a 540-degree surround-view camera system, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Driver Attention Alert and Lane Departure Warning.
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Offered in six trim levels; AX, AX3, AX5, AX7, AX7 T and AX7 L with only the latter pair having the option of six or seven seats, the XUV 7X0’s engine options consist of the 2.0-litre turbocharged mStallion petrol and the 2.2-litre mHawk turbodiesel. As before, both can be mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox, with the former producing 149kW/380Nm and the latter 136kW/420Nm when paired to the manual.
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