Mahindra tweaks its XUV700’s design
The Hindu
The vehicle will race to your heart with features such as drowsiness detection, besides an upgrade to its design and performance
Following the success of the second-gen Thar, Mahindra is now looking to emulate the same with the new XUV700. To that end, Mahindra has packed the SUV with a lot of kit, given it a pair of strong petrol and diesel engines and while all prices are yet to be revealed — Mahindra announced prices for a few 5-seater variants — it is being positioned competitively with the entire mid-size SUV segment. So what is it like? The XUV700 follows the same template as the outgoing XUV500 — a transverse engine layout, monocoque body and designed with three rows of seats. The platform though is brand-new with the company claiming it to be 80% stiffer than the XUV500’s. Mahindra has also worked to reduce weight, using quite a bit of lightweight high-tensile steel and other weight-saving measures such as lighter engines, which weigh around 70 kilograms less than before. Interestingly, the rear tailgate is made of composite plastic that is also aimed at weight reduction. However, this could pose a practical problem because, unlike sheet metal, which can be easily repaired if damaged in an accident, the tailgate may need to be replaced.
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