Limited-run Mahindra XUV700 Blaze Edition leaked ahead of launch
Mahindra XUV700 was a runaway success when it was first launched in the market in 2021. It replaced the outgoing XUV500 and came with both 5-seat and 7-seat layouts. Later a 6-seat layout with captain seats in the middle row was also added to the XUV700 range. 

Mahindra XUV700 diesel 7 seater now priced from Rs 15 lakh
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Mahindra is making the seven-seat version of the XUV700 more accessible by introducing it in the entry-level MX variant. Priced at Rs 15 lakh with the diesel engine, the XUV700 MX 7-seater undercuts the AX3 7-seater by Rs 3 lakh. Mechanically and feature-wise, the new three-row variant is the same as the XUV700 MX 5-seater.

Mahindra XUV700 seven-seater gets more affordable with entry-level MX variant

Mahindra XUV700 Blaze Edition priced from Rs 24.24 lakh
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Mahindra will soon be introducing a new ‘Blaze Edition’ of the XUV700 SUV. This special edition SUV will likely be limited to just 2,500 units and comes with a unique matte red paint option, along with certain blacked-out elements. Our dealer sources say prices for the XUV700 Blaze Edition start from Rs 24.24 lakh (ex-showroom, India). An official launch is expected soon.

Scorpio N, Thar, XUV700 help Mahindra to post 18% SUV sales growth in April

Mahindra XUV700 waiting period down to under 2 months
The XUV700 is one of the most popular models in Mahindra’s India portfolio. The SUV is available with both petrol and diesel powertrains, and can be had with either a 5-, 6- or a 7-seater configuration. Given its popularity, the XUV700 has had a long waiting period on a majority of its variants since its arrival. As per our dealer sources, the waiting periods have now reduced to under 2 months for all trims. Here’s the complete variant-wise waiting period break up.

Mahindra XUV700 gets up to Rs 1.50 lakh discount on MY2023 stocks
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Mahindra dealers across the country are offering huge discounts on MY2023 stocks of the brand’s flagship SUV, the XUV700. The SUV, which has commanded a rather lengthy waiting period since its introduction, can be had with as much as Rs 1.50 lakh off its sticker price in April 2024.

Mahindra sells 40,631 SUVs in March– XUV700, Scorpio N, Thar drive sales
Mahindra has been churning out good numbers for a few years now. The company made some major launches in the post-pandemic era. Thar, XUV700 and Scorpio N, all of them massive successes in the Indian market. The Chakan-based automaker sold a total of 68,413 vehicles in the country in March this year including PVs, CVs, and tractors.

Tata Harrier vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Jeep Compass comparison review
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Back in 2019, we compared the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV500 and the Jeep Compass, and the Harrier emerged victorious for being true to Tata’s ‘more car per car’ philosophy with a stellar value for money proposition. Half a decade later, the game has changed. On one hand, the Jeep Compass and Tata Harrier have undergone significant midlife transformations, while on the other, the new-age XUV700 has replaced the XUV500. So a rematch was inevitable.

Top spec XUV700 AX7 L waiting period down to 2 months
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The XUV700 has been a popular model in Mahindra’s India line-up. The versatile SUV is available with a choice of diesel and petrol powertrains, and 5-, 6- or 7-seater configurations. However, due to its popularity, there has often been a rather lengthy waiting period for the XUV700. The AX7 L's waiting period was 9 months in June 2023, which reduced to 6 months by October. Our dealer sources have now revealed that the waiting period is down to a month for certain variants. Read on for the complete variant-wise waiting period break up.

Mahindra Thar, XUV700, Scorpio, XUV300, Bolero backlog reduced to 2.26 lakh units
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Mahindra has announced that it has 2.26 lakh open orders for its SUV line-up as of February 1, 2024, which is a significant reduction over the 2.86 lakh unit backlog the brand had at the beginning of November 2023. The brand says that it receives an average of 50,000 bookings per month, and has ramped up deliveries to about 40,000 units in a month; this, along with a previously announced ramp up in production, has helped reduce the number of open orders Mahindra currently has.

Mahindra to introduce petrol automatic variant on base XUV700 MX trim
Mahindra currently offers its flagship model– XUV700– at prices between Rs 13.99 lakh and Rs 26.99 lakh (both ex-showroom). The mid-size SUV is available in two broad trims– MX and AX, the latter is further segregated into three trims namely– AX3, AX5, and AX7. Offered strictly as a five-seater, the base MX trim is available in both petrol and diesel engine options.

Mahindra readying entry level XUV700 MX petrol automatic
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The Mahindra XUV700 petrol will get an automatic gearbox-equipped version of its entry-level MX variant, according to a Type Approval Certificate issued by ARAI. The MX trim is offered in manual form only in both petrol and diesel engine options, with an automatic gearbox currently only available with the AX3, AX5 and AX7 variants of the XUV700. This trim for the five-seater SUV is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

Mahindra announces price hike on Scorpio-N, Thar and XUV700: Check new variant-wise prices
Mahindra & Mahindra, the renowned Indian automotive manufacturer, has recently implemented a price hike on its flagship SUVs - Scorpio-N, Thar, and XUV700. The decision to increase prices comes as a response to the escalating production costs, and the adjustments have been made effective immediately on specific variants of these three popular SUV models.

Mahindra hikes prices of Scorpio-N, Thar, XUV700 by up to ₹57,000

2024 Mahindra XUV700 looks old wine in new bottle: Key facts

2024 Mahindra XUV700 — What’s new?
Mahindra launched the 2024 XUV700 in India a few days ago, priced at Rs 13.99 lakh ex-showroom. The updated XUV700 looks identical to last year’s model in design, however, there are numerous new or updated features under the skin. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new with the 2024 Mahindra XUV700.

Mahindra XUV700 gets more features, prices start at Rs 13.99 lakh
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Mahindra has launched the updated XUV700 – limited to the top two AX7 and AX7L variants – with more features. The updated XUV700 AX7 is priced between Rs 21.29 lakh-23.99 lakh.

2024 Mahindra XUV700 launched at Rs 13.99 lakh
Mahindra has announced the launch of the 2024 XUV700. The 2024 XUV700 gets updated comfort features and tech add-ons, elevating the experience of the SUV. The exterior design of the SUV remains unchanged with colour updates, while most of the updates are in the cabin.

Tata Nexon to Mahindra XUV700: How 5-star GNCAP safety ratings boosted these Indian cars' sales performance
With such an alarming rate of rise in the number of road accidents as well as related fatalities and injuries, car buyers are increasingly focusing on the safety aspects of vehicles while buying one. Influenced by this trend, car manufacturers are bringing in more safety features in their cars, ensuring a robust build quality of their vehicles in an attempt to raise the safety quotient. This shift of focus is not only seen in the foreign automakers present in India but among the Indian OEMs as well. In fact, Tata Motors and Mahindra have been leading the trend of making the safest cars in India in the mass market segment.

After Matthew Hayden's Scorpio N, daughter Grace brings home Mahindra XUV700

XUV700, Thar, Scorpio-N SUVs continue to power Mahindra in November. Check out key numbers
 While not entirely out of supply-related convolutions, Mahindra maintains that it remains determined to bring down wait times further. "We continue our growth trend, backed by strong demand for our SUV portfolio...While we saw a healthy festive season, we faced supply challenges on select parts during the month. We are keeping a close watch and taking appropriate steps to mitigate the challenges," M&M President Automotive Division Veejay Nakra said.

Mahindra XUV700 to get new features– Captain seats, auto dimming IRVM
With competition in the mid-size SUV segment intensifying with the launch of facelifted Tata Harrier and Safari, Mahindra has decided to amplify its game by updating the XUV700. It has been reported that the Chakan-based carmaker will be introducing a host of new features to the brand’s flagship SUV very soon.

Mahindra Scorpio beats XUV700, Thar, XUV300 and other siblings. Here's how
 Mahindra XUV300 and its pure electric sibling XUV400, together have been receiving about 6,000 bookings every month, claimed the automaker. Combined, these two compact SUVs currently have 10,000 open bookings across the country. The SUV specialist auto manufacturer also said that it currently has about 2.86 open bookings across the country.

Scorpio-N, XUV700 SUVs boost Mahindra's profit in Q2 despite nearly 3 lakh pending bookings
Mahindra and Mahindra said that demands for its SUVs remain strong even during the festive season from October through November. This factor, along with improving situation on chip shortage crisis, have helped the carmaker to increase its production as well as sales during this period which clocked revenue of ₹2,431 crore. Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO (Auto and Farm Sector) at Mahindra and Mahindra, said, "We have maintained our SUV revenue market share at 19.9 per cent while further improving our auto standalone PBIT margins."

Tata Safari facelift vs MG Hector Plus vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Hyundai Alcazar vs Jeep Meridian: Specification comparison
The new Tata Safari facelift comes with a host of updates on the design and feature front, re-energising its competition with rivals like MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar and Jeep Meridian.

Tata Harrier facelift vs Hyundai Alcazar vs MG Hector vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Jeep Compass: Specification comparison
Earlier this month, Tata Motors launched a heavily updated iteration of the Safari SUV. The Tata Safari facelift has been launched in India with many changes on the exterior and inside its cabin. The all-new Tata Safari facelift has re-energised its competition with rivals like Jeep Meridian, Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus.

Confused between Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari facelift? Here are five facts to help you decide
Mahindra XUV700 comes equipped with electric smart door handles, AWD, petrol engine and lane keeping assist, which are not available in the Tata Safari facelift.

Tata Safari facelift vs MG Hector Plus vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Hyundai Alcazar vs Jeep Meridian: Price comparison
Tata Safari SUV facelift vs competitors: Price comparison

Tata Harrier facelift vs Hyundai Alcazar vs MG Hector vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Jeep Compass: Price comparison
 The Tata Harrier facelift comes with a heavily redesigned front profile and significant changes at the side and rear profile at the exterior. The interior of the new Harrier too has received massive updates including a wide range of fresh features driven by advanced technologies that make the car premium and appealing. Its trim levels too have been revised from the pre-facelift version.