Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra to launch its most ambitious SUV Mahindra XUV 700 on August 14. While several teasers had really put on SUV buyers on pocket throughout the year and the global launch event will be live-streamed on Mahindra XUV 700’s dedicated Twitter handle. The upcoming XUV 700 will line a market row among Mahindra XUV500 and Mahindra Alturas G4 in the automaker’s lineup.
According to the report, once launched, it will head to head compete with SUVs like Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus. The new model, which has been built on the W601 platform, will also be the first Mahindra SUV to sport the auto major’s new visual identity.
The Mahindra XUV700 is likely to feature a 2.0-litre mStallion petrol engine with 200bhp and a 2.0-litre mHawk diesel engine with 185 bhp. It will be available both in Diesel and Petrol options in manual and automatic transmissions coupled with All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) capabilities. The all-new Mahindra SUV “will come with world-class safety features, reaffirming Mahindra’s commitment towards safety. The automaker will offer a Driver Drowsiness Detection system, a tech-enabled system to ensure that the driver is alert especially during long-distance journeys.
