Mahindra XUV 7XO pre-bookings to commence on December 15

The pre-booking window for the Mahindra XUV 7XO will open on December 15 at 12 pm. The token amount has been set at Rs 21,000. Buyers can reserve their model online or at a Mahindra dealership. The XUV 7XO is the facelifted version of the XUV700 SUV. It will feature a slew of cosmetic and feature upgrades, but will remain mechanically unchanged. Buyers will get to choose their preferred powertrain at the time of booking.

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Mahindra XUV 7XO: What to expect from the SUV?

The facelifted model of the XUV700 SUV will get a completely revamped design. The teasers dropped by Mahindra so far suggest an XEV 9S-inspired LED DRL design. These broad, Y-shaped DRL segments border the angular headlamps. The front grille has a smooth pattern with integrated vertical slats. The front and rear bumpers will be revised as well. The profile of the SUV will remain unchanged, but the alloy wheels might get a new design. At the back, the LED tail lamps will follow the design language of the DRLs and will be connected by a light bar.

Mahindra has kept a tight lid on the interior of the XUV 7XO. The spy shots of the SUV reveal a triple-screen setup on the dashboard. This setup is similar to the one on XEV 9e and XEV 9S. It will comprise three 12.3-inch displays for the digital instrument cluster, touchscreen infotainment system, and passenger entertainment system, respectively. There will be support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on board. Like the XEV 9S, the rear seats of the XUV 7XO could support a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) setup. Other features like auto-dimming IVRMs, automatic climate control, wireless charging, connected car tech, and a Level 2 ADAS package will also be on offer.

As mentioned earlier, the Mahindra XUV 7XO retain the powertrain of the current model. The XUV700 comes in 2 engine options. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine produces a maximum power output of 200hp and 380Nm of torque. The 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine is available in two tune levels. The entry-level variants put out 155hp and 360Nm of torque, while the top-spec variants generate 185hp and 420Nm. The torque output jumps to 450Nm on the automatic variants. Both engines can be paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox.

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Final Thoughts

The Mahindra XUV 7XO will make its global debut on January 5. More details are awaited as we get closer to launch. Prices for the current model start at Rs 13.66 lakh and go up to Rs 25.14 lakh. The entry-level variant of the new model could fetch up to Rs 14 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival the Tata Safari, Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, MG Hector, Hector Plus, and Kia Seltos.