The Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs 19.64 lakh, and going up to Rs 24.14 lakh. As its name implies, the Ebony version is Mahindra’s new take on an all-black SUV, and, going against the grain, it's purposely not all black, says the brand. Mahindra also says that they've come up with the XUV700 Ebony based on consumer feedback.

1. Mahindra XUV700 Ebony priced Rs 15,000 more than equivalent variant
2. Contrasting elements outside and inside ensure XUV700 Ebony is mostly black
3. All XUV700 variant now get rear seat belt reminders as standard

Mahindra XUV700 Ebony price and variants

Only available on XUV700 AX7 and AX7L variants

Mahindra offers the Ebony version on the top-spec XUV700 AX7 and AX7 L variants, and the nearly all-black versions cost about Rs 15,000 more than the variants they are based on. It gets the same powertrain options as the variants they are based on – 200hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 185hp, 2.2-litre diesel with 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox options.

However, the XUV700 Ebony is available only in front-wheel-drive form and in 7-seat configuration.

Mahindra XUV700 Ebony exterior changes

Silver bash plates on front and rear bumpers provide contrast

The XUV700 Ebony features a new shiny black paint shade that Mahindra calls Stealth Black, blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels (the design is the same as the standard model) and Ebony badges on the front fenders and tailgate. The contrasting elements come in the form of silver scuff plates on the front and rear bumpers. With the addition of this new version, the XUV700 is now available in a total of eight monotone and five dual-tone exterior finishes.

Mahindra XUV700 Ebony interior and features

Light grey roof liner is the XUV700 Ebony's most noticeable contrasting element

On the inside, Mahindra has given the XUV700 Ebony black leatherette upholstery (with white stitching on the seats) and a dark dash and door finish, but it has added other contrasting elements to ensure that this isn’t an all-black interior. The most noticeable contrasting element is the light grey roof liner, though the other contrasting bits include silver plastic bits on the steering and dashboard, along with dark chrome highlights on the steering-mounted controls and the gear console.

Features and safety kit identical to AX7 and AX7 L variants

The feature set and safety suite on the XUV700 Ebony are identical to the variants they are based on. Highlights of the XUV700 AX7 include Level 2 ADAS suite, a 6-way powered driver’s seat with a memory function, auto headlights and wipers, and dual-zone climate control. The AX7 L, meanwhile, comes with a blind spot monitor, a 360-degree camera, a knee airbag (taking the total to 7), an electronic parking brake, a 12-speaker sound system, ventilated front seats and rear LED sequential turn indicators.

All prices, ex-showroom, India

Mahindra has also added a rear seat belt reminder on all variants of the XUV700 range. The brand also says that this is the last update the XUV700 will get, but it is yet to reveal any other details.

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