After offering it on sale since mid 2021, Mahindra is set to finally introduce an automatic option for the XUV700 MX variant. A recent ARAI approval certificate has surfaced, confirming this development. Expect the new variant to be introduced in the coming weeks. The 5-seat version, available with both petrol and diesel powertrain options, has been sold with just a manual gearbox so far.
In Picture: XUV700 MX variant
The XUV700 MX has a starting price of Rs 13.99 lakh for the 2.0-litre petrol manual whereas the MX diesel manual is sold for Rs 14.59 lakh (both ex-showroom). The AX variants offer the automatic option at a premium of Rs 1.80 lakh over the manual variants. Expect a starting price of Rs 15.8 lakh for the MX automatic variant. Currently, the XUV700 automatic can only be had in the AX trims that comprise AX3, AX5 and the AX7.
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The XUV700's base variant is fairly well-equipped and gets halogen headlights, powered ORVMs, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto (but no Apple CarPlay), four speakers, 7.0-inch driver display, tilt adjustable steering, front central armrest and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
The XUV700 MX will be a slightly bigger alternative to automatic mid-size SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Kia Seltos and the MG Astor.
