Mahindra recently unveiled the XUV700 Blaze Edition, an SUV with a distinctive hue and some interior upgrades. The Blaze Edition is priced starting at 24.24 lakh, ex-showroom. Three trim levels are available for the Mahindra XUV700 Blaze Edition: AX7 L Diesel MT 7-seater, priced at Rs 24.24 lakh; AX7 L Petrol MT 7-seater, priced at Rs 25.54 lakh; and AX7 L Diesel AT 7-seater, priced at Rs 26.04 lakh.
The car’s hue is the biggest alteration, starting with the outside. There is a special dual shade paint option for the XUV700 Blaze Edition. The exterior has Mahindra’s exclusive Napoli Black roof, ORVMs, grille, and black alloys, all completed in a matte red hue. The automobile also has blacked-out pillars throughout, giving the appearance that its roofline is floating. This shade is known as “Matte Blaze Red” by Mahindra.
The interior of the XUV700 Blaze Edition is completely black. Many red inserts have been added to the cabin to improve its aesthetic appeal, including red AC vents, red trims around the central console, and red stitching on the seat fabric. The Blaze Edition does not include any extra features.
The 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 6-way power driver’s seat, 12-speaker audio system, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, and integrated Alexa connectivity are some of the Blaze Edition’s standout features.
The XUV700 has two potent engine options under the hood. The first is a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine that produces 380 Nm of torque at 1,750–3,000 rpm and an amazing 197 BHP of power at 5,000 rpm. The petrol turbo engine is a highly smooth and quiet machine. The XUV700 is quite spirited despite not having the high rpm peak acceleration of normal petrol engines. It has a strong bottom end and mid range punch.
Customers may also choose the higher-tuned 2.2-liter diesel engine, which produces 182 horsepower and 450 Nm. The majority of consumers who select the XUV700 go for the diesel model, which is among the best-looking models available. Diesel has a torque that is very strong and uses less gasoline than petrol. Either a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual gearbox is attached to each engine. The XUV700 Blaze edition has front-wheel drive in all configurations.
The base MX variant of the ordinary XUV700 costs Rs. 13.99 lakh, while the top-of-the-line AX7L AT AWD (AX7 luxury pack with all-wheel drive and automatic gearbox) costs Rs. 26.99 lakh.
Numerous more safety features are available on the XUV700, including a 360-degree camera, an electronic stability programme (ESP), ISOFIX anchors, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and up to seven airbags. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and autonomous emergency braking are also included with the top-of-the-line model.
The Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, and the future Toyota Hyryder 7-seater and Grand Vitara 7-seater are the rivals of the Blaze Edition, just like it is with other XUV700 variations.
