In the 4.5m to 4.8m SUV segment, Mahindra XUV7XO is currently the second bestselling model, commanding a market share of over 23%
Mahindra introduced the all-new earlier this year in January. Until now, the focus has been on delivering the top variants such as AX7, AX7L and AX7T. Mahindra has now commenced dispatches of the base AX variant as well. We can see a detailed walkaround of the base AX variant on Fuel Injected YouTube channel.
Available with only a 6-speed manual transmission, the XUV7XO AX petrol and AX diesel variants are priced at Rs 13.66 lakh and Rs 14.96 lakh, respectively. A walkaround video provides a full 360° view of the AX diesel variant and describes its key features.
XUV7XO AX diesel – Exterior features
Across the front fascia, the XUV7XO base variant shares several of its features with the higher-spec variants. Key highlights include bi-LED projector headlamps with integrated DRLs, follow me headlamp function, signature grille in gloss black finish and silver garnish on the front bumper lower lip. However, the base AX variant misses out on multiple functional items such as ADAS radar, front camera, parking sensors, LED fog lamps and cornering lights.
XUV7XO base variant gets 17-inch steel wheels in a black finish. These come with wheel covers in a silver finish. For larger 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, users need to choose the AX7 or above variants. The top variant has 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. The base variant gets flush door handles, although these do not open automatically. The window line gets a gloss black finish.
ORVMs are electrically adjustable but do not electrically fold. At the rear, key features include a shark fin antenna, roof mounted spoiler and LED taillights. At the rear too, several functional items are not available. These include rear washer, wiper and defogger along with a rear camera.
Interior and equipment
Even with the base variant of XUV 7XO, is offering a comprehensive range of premium features. Key highlights include a coast to coast triple screen layout with three 12.3-inch screens. The base variant has a 6 speaker audio system, Adrenox, smart watch connectivity and Alexa built-in with ChatGPT. Also, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Type-C and Type-A charging ports and 3rd row 12V charging port.
XUV 7XO base variant has front armrest with storage, manually dimmable day and night IRVM, micro hybrid technology and rear AC vents (2nd and 3rd rows). There is electric power steering, push button start, tyre position display, all 4 power windows and steering mounted controls and even cruise control. Users can expect comfortable rides with the DAVINCI suspension system.
Safety kit is pretty robust with features such as six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control system, hill hold control, hill descent control and cruise control. However, the base AX variant misses out on ADAS along with auto headlights and rain-sensing wipers, which is available with higher variants.
Overall, the XUV 7XO AX base variant offers premium tech and covers most of the essential safety features. Engine options are the same as the top variants, although automatic transmission is not available with the base variant. For budget-oriented customers, the XUV 7XO AX base variant seems like a good option. Those seeking more premium features should consider the AX7 and higher variants.
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