2023 Mahindra XUV700 Details: Australian Launch Confirmed for New Indian Competitor Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander

The XUV700 (pictured) will replace the XUV500 as Mahindra's midsize SUV.

Mahindra Australia has confirmed the local launch of the all-new XUV700, while the Indian mid-size SUV should hit showrooms late next year.

Unveiled last month, the XUV700 will take on the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander in Australia's most competitive segment.

It goes without saying that Mahindra Australia has high hopes for the XUV700 to replace the aging XUV500. So it will be offered with a choice of five or seven seats, like the X-Trail and Outlander, but not the RAV4 and CX-5.

Notably, the XUV700 uses the Indian brand's latest W601 platform (with front MacPherson struts and multi-link rear suspension) and is 4695mm long (with a 2750mm wheelbase), 1890mm wide and 1755mm high, which means it's larger. midsize SUV.

As reported, the XUV700 will debut with Mahindra's new design language, including retractable door handles, as well as a new logo. However, the connection between it and the XUV500 is clear thanks to the C-shaped front lights and pronounced rear end.

However, it's inside that the XUV700 and XUV500 feel like generations apart, mostly thanks to the available panoramic sunroof and two 10.25-inch central touchscreen displays and digital instrument cluster housed under a single glass panel.

Even in entry-level guise, the XUV700 comes with an 8.0-inch center touchscreen and 7.0-inch multifunction display, but only the larger infotainment system can have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as 445W Sony. audio system with 12 speakers.

Advanced driver assistance systems in the XUV700 extend to autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, driver warning, high beam assist and surround view cameras, as well as seven airbags. installed.

In terms of engines, the XUV700 is offered with two turbocharged four-cylinder engines and optional all-wheel drive, including a 147kW/380Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

The 2.2-litre diesel is available in 114kW/360Nm and 136kW/420-450Nm versions, with the former only working with a manual transmission and the latter also having an optional automatic transmission for maximum torque output.