[abhikb]

Originally Posted by a.bhatt

Technically the ad says that this person has wrecked 40 SUVs before and is now going to wreck one more which is XUV 700. It does not say that the guy has wrecked 40 XUV 700s. This how marketing lingo tries to fool people

Perfect observation, but in the end their SUVs score good safety ratings which is the end result and appeals to the markets.

[Venkatesh]

Mahindra XUV700 automatic interior pictures, as testing continues









Link

[ChiragM]

Mahindra XUV700 website goes live

A website dedicated to the upcoming Mahindra XUV700 has gone live. At the moment, those interested can only sign up for updates from Mahindra on the website.



The XUV700 will be based on the W601 platform. It will be offered with petrol and diesel engine options. Customers will get to choose between manual or automatic transmissions. It will also have all-wheel drive capabilities and will come equipped with advanced safety features.

The SUV will be launched in the Indian market in Q2 FY2022. It will be positioned between the XUV500 and the Alturas G4 in Mahindra's line-up.

Link to Team-BHP News

[Venkatesh]

Mahindra XUV700 flush door handle design patent leaked

When the key fob is operated, the partial section of the handle comes out of the door, so that the user can pull it to open the door.

The patent further reveals that a simple and secured concealed door handle mechanism alleviates the problem associated with conventional door handles that have complex mechanisms and are not easily operable under various different circumstances. The company highlights four key benefits associated with flush door handles –

- Simple in construction

- Easily operable under different circumstances

- Safe for the user

- Equipped with a handle with a profile which avoids hooking of the finger rings

Figure 1a illustrates the door handle mechanism of the present disclosure with the door handle in a home position, and Figure 1b illustrates the door handle mechanism of the present disclosure with the door handle in a deployed position. Apart from the mechanical functioning of the handle, it will also offer a push-lock and push-unlock mechanism.

Figure 2 illustrates the rear view of the door handle mechanism of the present disclosure.

Figure 3 illustrates an isometric view of the door handle of the present disclosure. The gripper in the handle will be enabled with finger grooves or contours for comfortable and smooth access. Additionally, the gripper will be provided with texture or grain for anti-slip.

Figure 4 illustrates the side view of the door handle of Figure 3. The company further claims that the design restricts the complete grabbing of the handle lever to protect the user’s fingers with a ring from getting caught between the handle lever.

Figure 5 illustrates the rear view of the door handle mechanism within a housing in the door panel of the vehicle. The door handle will be equipped with a minimum of one sensor which will provide signals corresponding to the rest position and the deployed position.

Figure 6 illustrates the front view of the door handle mechanism within a housing in a door panel of the vehicle. The signals from the sensor will further be configured to be transmitted in the form of audio or visual means in the vehicle’s infotainment system.

Source

[sahil624]

This was shared from XUV700 verified Twitter handle. I don’t know whether this information has been shared before or not.

[Guna]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Mahindra XUV700 flush door handle design patent leaked

I am very skeptical of this type of innovations. They achieve very little but when they fail the consequences are huge. Question they should ask is, will this really make big difference to the users? Do they really care? Since it is not a tried and tested mechanism, what are the risks and are they worth taking?

I would focus on things which matter in this category of vehicle. Things like flush door handles may matter in luxury cars where the products from the competitors are evenly matched and even little things can contribute to the differentiation.

Now it may be too late to rant about it but hope that they have tested this thoroughly and made sure that it works 100% of the time.

[VKumar]

If they are using a mechanical retract like we have in the bootlid of VW Polo, where you push the logo at one end using the thumb, then pull it to open the door/lid using the fingers, then it's fine.

If they are using a motorized system for the retract of these flush sitting door handles. Then I want to know about the backup system available in case of battery drainage. If the battery is drained, the motorized system will simply lock the occupants out of the car, and how will one access the bonnet then, in case they want to jump start?

Mechanical systems are not provided along with electronics for giving "2 in one solution", they are simply there to be used as a backup.

I went through all patent images, but unable to understand if this is having a mechanical push type retract or it's an "only electronics" assisted system!

[CEF_Beasts]

XUV700 spotted near Mahindra dealer in TN.




Boot space doesn’t look much since 3rd headrests will almost be touching the boot glass.

https://www.instagram.com/p/COVT_vZg...d=ubw7xgsi7khs

[Guna]

Originally Posted by VKumar

Mechanical systems are not provided along with electronics for giving "2 in one solution", they are simply there to be used as a backup.

I went through all patent images, but unable to understand if this is having a mechanical push type retract or it's an "only electronics" assisted system!

Having it 'electronic only' without a 'mechanical' fall-back system is foolish, especially for something basic but very important part like a door handle. I was surprised to know that in some of the modern cars, you can't open the boot lid if the battery in the remote is drained. They don't seem to have another way to open it.

[Aiel]

Please find the complete patent documents (specification (which describes the invention (i.e., the door handle) and references the figures (also attached here)) attached along with this post.

There are 2 patents related to the door handle: 201941031744 (AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CONCEALED DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM) and 201941031745 (A MECHANICALLY OPERATED CONCEALED DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM). They seem to have filed patents for both mechanical and electrically operated concealed door handles.

The documents are attached here for your reading pleasure (if you have the time).

Note: These documents have been downloaded from the Indian Patent Office website, where the documents related to the Mahindra patent door handle are available to the public.

[petrol_power]

Originally Posted by sahil624

This was shared from XUV700 verified Twitter handle. I don’t know whether this information has been shared before or not.

Attachment 2150961

Q2 of financial year 22 means in July to Sep 2022, which is more than 1 year away. Can anyone clarify my doubts:
1. All the test mules spotted are of new XUV 500 or XUV 700?
2. What will happen to XUV500? Anyways M&M will have to update XUV 500 as no one will will retain a decade old product (except for VW, of course). When will the new XUV 500 come? As many reports were available earlier that new XUV 500 will come in 2020, which got pushed to 2021.
3. If XUV 700 is coming after 1 year, why did M&M start rolling out various videos related to it already?
4. Is XUV500 a 5 seater and XUV 700 a 7 seater?

I am completely confused here

[sahil624]

Originally Posted by petrol_power

Q2 of financial year 22 means in July to Sep 2022, which is more than 1 year away.

Q2 of FY22 means July to September of the year 2021.

[Macan]

I can't understand what Mahindra is doing, XUV 500 has a good brand image with a strong recall value. Renaming of W601 as XUV 700 doesn't make any sense, why not to go with a brand name which has a strong recall value rather then renaming it? It adds to the confusion only. Most of the established car models still has their name intact with new generations for example Skoda superb is always Skoda Superb, doesn't matter what generation it is!

Mod Note : Please capitalize where required. Please do not type with dots ......... like this and request you to factor in punctuation mark space while putting a punctuation.
Thanks.

[CARDEEP]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

XUV700 spotted near Mahindra dealer in TN.

Attachment 2151136
Boot space doesn’t look much since 3rd headrests will almost be touching the boot glass.

https://www.instagram.com/p/COVT_vZg...d=ubw7xgsi7khs

Agree that the boot space isn't much. I bet it may be only better than Safari, which is meagre as compared to expectations.

[tsr_83]

Originally Posted by petrol_power

Q2 of financial year 22 means in July to Sep 2022, which is more than 1 year away. Can anyone clarify my doubts:
1. All the test mules spotted are of new XUV 500 or XUV 700?
2. What will happen to XUV500? Anyways M&M will have to update XUV 500 as no one will will retain a decade old product (except for VW, of course). When will the new XUV 500 come? As many reports were available earlier that new XUV 500 will come in 2020, which got pushed to 2021.
3. If XUV 700 is coming after 1 year, why did M&M start rolling out various videos related to it already?
4. Is XUV500 a 5 seater and XUV 700 a 7 seater?

I am completely confused here

Am too confused and have the same question when i read news about Seltos 7 seater today. I have been waiting for these releases (Alcazar Vs Scorpio Vs XUV500) to finalize my choice but now confused. Are we going to get upgraded XUV500 or not?