Mahindra has added the new MX 7-seat variant to the XUV700 lineup in India. Priced at Rs 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom), this variant is Rs 3 lakh less expensive than the AX3 7-seat version, making it a more affordable purchase option. The new Mahindra XUV MX 7-seat gets the same 2.2-litre diesel engine as the XUV700 MX 5-seater, which is priced Rs 40,000 lower than the former. The engine, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, is tuned to generate 153bhp and 360Nm of torque. Given that the MX 5-seat is also offered with an option of a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, there is a possibility that this engine may find home in the newly introduced MX 7-seat variant as well.
Besides the engine, the three-row MX shares all its features with its five-seat counterpart. With the MX 7-seat, you get an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7.0-inch MID, electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs), tilt adjustable steering, follow-me-home headlamps, adjustable headrests, rear AC vents, second-row centre armrest (with storage), multiple USB ports, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
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While the colour options are yet to be revealed, the same Everest White, Midnight Black, Dazzling Red, Red Rage, and Napoli Black shades are expected to be available.
Mahindra XUV700 Gets a Special Blaze Edition
In other news, Mahindra recently introduced a special Blaze Edition of the XUV700. Limited to 2,500 units, the new edition gets a striking matte red paint scheme complemented by blacked-out elements. Price-wise, the Blaze Edition ranges from Rs 24.24 lakh (ex-showroom), which is Rs 25,000 more than the top-spec AX7L variant on which it is based. Both have the same petrol and diesel engine options: a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (197bhp and 380Nm) and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine (182bhp and 450Nm). The AX7L does not currently offer an all-wheel drive option.
Mahindra XUV700: Rivals
In terms of market competition, the XUV700 rivals the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Skoda Kushaq, and the Volkswagen Taigun.
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