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Get ready, Mahindra XUV 700 to be launched today
Mahindra XUV 700, the much-touted SUV is scheduled to launch today, August 14, 2021, at an event in Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
Anand Mahindra took to Twitter to announce the launch of XUV 700 and said,”
You’ve heard about it
You’ve talked about it,
You’ve seen it in disguise.
It’s the most awaited SUV
It is the XUV700 driven by AdrenoX.
Watch its debut using this link https://bit.ly/3AHalGH
on 14th August at 4 pm and experience a rush like never before.”
Mahindra and Mahindra claim that this SUV 700 will be launched with much fanfare and it is said to be the first SUV to have integrated Alexa AI.
In terms of other features, XUV 700 is supposed to be equipped with offline functionality for commands, including controlling the sunroof and windows, switching to a USB or Bluetooth-connected smartphone and adjusting the climate setting.
The 7-seater SUV, Mahindra XUV700 will come up with a new 2.0-litre mStallion petrol engine with 200bhp, and a 2.0-litre mHawk diesel engine developing 185bhp.
“The new Mahindra SUV logo, to be seen first on the Mahindra XUV700, is more than just a mark. It is the new us. Watch the logo reveal film narrated by Naseeruddin Shah with music by Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonsa here http://bit.ly/3CutPQB,” Mahindra Automotive had tweeted while unveiling the new logo.
In terms of AI features, XUV700 owners with the help of Alexa can control various vehicle functions. This would include setting windows and cabin temperature, play music, listen to audiobooks, get directions, check traffic, manage their smart home, find parking, and more.
Mahindra and Mahindra have not yet made any kind of announcement regarding the prices.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.