Mahindra has launched a new mid-level trim for the XUV700 SUV, the AX5 Select (AX5 S), which sits between AX3 and AX5 and gets a few additional features over the former.
- XUV700 AX5 Select priced at a Rs 50,000 premium over AX3
- Gets panoramic sunroof, push-button start/stop, seven-seat layout
Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select: what’s new?
Positioned above the AX3 trim, which is only available with a five-seat layout, the XUV700 AX5 Select gets a seven-seat configuration besides features such as a panoramic sunroof, push-button start/stop and map lamps for the second row. Earlier this month, Mahindra had also introduced aseven-seat setup for the entry-level MX3 trim, lowering the starting price point for the SUV’s three-row version.
Mahindra XUV700: powertrains
The XUV700 can be had with either a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 200hp and 380Nm of torque, or a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine, which is offered in two states of tune: 155hp and 360Nm in the entry-level variants, and 185hp and 420Nm (450Nm with AT) on the higher-spec variants. Both engines are available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The diesel unit also gets an all-wheel drive option.
Mahindra XUV700: price and rivals
The Mahindra XUV700 is priced from Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 26.99 lakh, ex-showroom, and competes with Tata Harrier/Safari, MG Hector/Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar and Jeep Compass.
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