Mahindra is currently readying the updated avatar of the XUV700 in India. Recently, the test mule of the SUV was spotted for the first time, revealing briefly about its exterior highlights. Now, the XUV700 test mule has been spotted again, and it gives us a hint about its interior. The latest test mule spied on test suggests that the Mahindra XUV700 will get a triple-screen layout, similar to the one we see in the all-electric XEV 9e.
Mahindra XUV700 Facelift: Powertrain Expected
The facelifted version of the Mahindra XUV700 is expected to retain its power unit from the current models. It is likely to get a 2.0-liter turbo petrol and a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine options, mated with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter option. Also, Mahindra may equip the XUV700 facelift with a plug-in hybrid system.
Mahindra XUV700 Facelift: Features Expected
The recently spotted test mule gives us a hint about the updated XUV700's interior. The spy shots reveal that the SUV will be equipped with a triple-screen setup. The triple-screen setup is likely the 10.2-inch unit borrowed from the Mahindra XEV 9e.
Mahindra XUV700 triple-screen setup
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Apart from the screen, the Mahindra XUV700 facelift is likely to get updated features. It is liley to borrow the dashboard design from the XEV 9e, front and rear ventilated seats, an updated Harman Kardon sound system, a self-park feature, a digital key, and more.
Mahindra XUV700 Facelift: Exterior Expected
The Mahindra XUV700 facelift's spy images suggest that it will carry the same design elements as seen on the current version on sale. However, the front fascia has a newly designed grille, featuring vertical slats, and is positioned in a slanting posture. The XUV700 facelift spied had no fog lights, and it also gets circular headlamps that resemble those seen on the Mahindra Thar. However, these elements might be replaced in the production-spec version.
Mahindra XUV700 Spied
Other components like the rear taillights, alloy wheels, and the side silhouette have been carried forward from the XUV700's current iteration