Mahindra XUV700 Scales Indias Highest Road: FULL DETAILS
By:Sutanu Guha Updated On: October 27, 2021 19:25 IST
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Recently, Mahindra added another feather to their cap when two brand new XUV700 reached the top of Umling-La, the highest motorable road in the world. This road is situated in south-eastern Ladakh and is 1,667 feet higher than the Mt. Everest base camp. The XUV700 SUVs that scaled to the top was fitted with the 200Ps - 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission system. Another resounding factor behind this amazing feat. has to go to the Mahindra XUV700s new sturdy monocoque chassis that is now 80% stiffer than the last generation XUV500. Furthermore, Mahindra has also made the new XUV700 lighter by 70 kgs compared to the XUV500. Mahindra has also implemented lightweight high-tensile steel and a lighter engine to further reduce its weight. This proves that Mahindra XUV700 is quite a capable SUV and it is perfectly suited for places with extreme conditions. But the main cherry of the new XUV700 has to be its engine and several other performance features. Which we shall discuss below:Also Read: Mahindra XUV700 vs Tata Harrier - Which One to Pick?Mahindra XUV700: mStallion engineMahindras first debuted their mStallion petrol engine at the 2020 Auto Expo. It debuted with the Mahindra Thar, but with the XUV700, Mahindra made some crucial tunings. In the XUV700, this turbo engine comes with direct fuel injection, and it produces 200 Ps of maximum power @5000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 380 Nm@ 1450-3000 rpm. It can be availed with both 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. With this engine, the Mahindra XUV700 takes 4.96 seconds to reach from 0-60 kmph, when equipped with automatic transmission. Mahindra XUV700: mHawk engineMahindras mHawk engine is the turbo-diesel engine. In the XUV700 it has a capacity of 2.2-litre and it produces 155Ps of maximum power. But its torque figure varies for with the manual transmission it produces 360 Nm of torque and 420 Nm of torque, depending on its state of tune. On the other hand, with the automatic transmission, the mHawk engine produces 450 Nm of torque. Just like its petrol counterpart, it gets the benefit of both a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. SuspensionThe Mahindra XUV700 gets a McPherson Strut suspension with FSD and a stabilizer bar for the front suspension. And the rear is equipped with a multi-link independent suspension. The massive size of the XUV700 makes the rear suspension a very important feature because the independent set-up helps keep the SUV stable, in treacherous conditions by manipulating both the inside and outside wheel rotation. Also Read: Which is more hardcore? Jeep Compass or Mahindra XUV700?BrakingTo climb up a mountain, you need to have reliable brakes. The XUV700 come equipped with ventilated disc brakes at the front and rear solid disc brakes at the rear. It also comes with an electronic parking brake assist, which is especially helpful in uphill situations. Safety in Adventure tripsAnd because Mahindra understands the potential of the new XUV700, they have equipped this SUV with several segment-first safety features. Some of them include 7 airbags, a series of Advanced Driver Assist systems like- Adaptive Cruise Control, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Dual HD superscreen, and three driving modes named -Zip, Zap and Zoom. The last feature ensures optimum performance at the cost of efficient fuel mileage, besides making the ride more engaging. So, having jotted down some of the performance features of the Mahindra XUV700 and the additional safety features that will complement it, what do you think about the new feat? Let us know by dropping a text on our91Wheels Telegram and91Wheels Whatsapp. You can also interact about anything on wheels with like-minded individuals in the group. Also, connect with us onFacebook,Instagram, andTwitter for more about vehicles!
The Mahindra XUV700 gets a McPherson Strut suspension with FSD and a stabilizer bar for the front suspension. And the rear is equipped with a multi-link independent suspension. The massive size of the XUV700 makes the rear suspension a very important feature because the independent set-up helps keep the SUV stable, in treacherous conditions by manipulating both the inside and outside wheel rotation.
Also Read: Which is more hardcore? Jeep Compass or Mahindra XUV700?
Braking
To climb up a mountain, you need to have reliable brakes. The XUV700 come equipped with ventilated disc brakes at the front and rear solid disc brakes at the rear. It also comes with an electronic parking brake assist, which is especially helpful in uphill situations.
Safety in Adventure trips
And because Mahindra understands the potential of the new XUV700, they have equipped this SUV with several segment-first safety features. Some of them include 7 airbags, a series of Advanced Driver Assist systems like- Adaptive Cruise Control, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Dual HD superscreen, and three driving modes named -Zip, Zap and Zoom. The last feature ensures optimum performance at the cost of efficient fuel mileage, besides making the ride more engaging.
So, having jotted down some of the performance features of the Mahindra XUV700 and the additional safety features that will complement it, what do you think about the new feat? Let us know by dropping a text on our 91Wheels Telegram and 91Wheels Whatsapp. You can also interact about anything on wheels with like-minded individuals in the group. Also, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more about vehicles!
