[Old_Salt]

Got a message from SA who shared the picture of a new accessory for XUV700.
It’s called door handle illumination, looks cool though.
As far as pricing, he wasn’t very sure as they are awaiting details but mentioned 20k.
Again, is it for all 4 handles, details awaited.
Has anyone got any information on this?

[rish_shish137]

Originally Posted by Old_Salt

Got a message from SA who shared the picture of a new accessory for XUV700.
It’s called door handle illumination, looks cool though.
As far as pricing, he wasn’t very sure as they are awaiting details but mentioned 20k.
Again, is it for all 4 handles, details awaited.
Has anyone got any information on this?

Looks cool actually! Perhaps trying to provide the ambient lights kinda feel.

Do share more information as and when received.

Thanks

[Perf boost]

Originally Posted by goliath

Hyundai was unexpectedly bad. One Hyundai dealer showed me the Alcazar, as he didn’t have a Tucson available currently, and interestingly, the car was lying in a corner with 1 cm of dust across. I even snapped who shows such a car to customers! He replied, It will get cleaned; this is going for delivery tomorrow. I was shocked. The other Hyundai showroom was not interested in the Tucson and kept pushing for the Alcazar top variant.

I try not to get influenced by dealer behaviour while buying any product, I believe that it is equivalent to judging a book by its cover. Dealers tend to sell the product in which they have the highest margins, ignoring customer needs.
I do want to ask one thing, why did you get the XUV7OO when a facelift is coming in just a few months? Also, did you try the XEV9E?

[goliath]

Originally Posted by Perf boost

I try not to get influenced by dealer behaviour while buying any product, I believe that it is equivalent to judging a book by its cover. Dealers tend to sell the product in which they have the highest margins, ignoring customer needs.
I do want to ask one thing, why did you get the XUV7OO when a facelift is coming in just a few months? Also, did you try the XEV9E?

You are right! We should not be influenced by a dealer's or any seller's behaviour. There were multiple reasons for our decision to buy a car. It’s a long-term purchase, a mini home for us (travellers). I made a decision, taking into account the better half’s input and suggestions as well. I will explain in your query why XUV700.

Anyway, whenever the seller is not interested in selling in the car segment, the dealers will not push the sale and will demand unreasonable added costs or no discounts. Also, I was keen on help from a dealer with the BH series. A reluctant sale would invariably push it to state registration (my perception of registration at that time). However, I will differ in judging and decision-making based on the dealer’s behaviour. In the case of Mahindra dealership, I didn’t make a purchase from NBS-Kandivali (W) but from NBS-Andheri (W). The product remained the same; only the dealer outlet was different.

We love cars; it is love at first sight. Then, your love increases once you drive it. Then it is the driver’s relationship with the car (I am sure a lot of us will agree with that). The first two things happened, and there was no doubt about it. The sound of the engine and the test drive exceeded my expectations. Feedback from my colleagues on their XUV700 Diesel was excellent (2 years or more). I prefer to go by checklists, and the XUV700 AX7-L had the maximum ticks from my checklists. The car looked stunning on the road and with its interiors; why wait? The XUV700 stood out to us due to its impressive features, spacious interior, and advanced safety technology. Additionally, its strong performance and fuel efficiency made it a practical choice for our road trips.

Facelifts will come, and so will another new car in the segment. Also, I am impatient and was unable to wait for months to own it.
I loved the handling of the car, the powerful engine, and the AX7-L had all my additional requirements covered, especially features offered on the luxury variant. After driving more than 2000 km, I can say it is excellent. The experience so far has been blissful, driving through highways and cities.

XEV9E – I have a different view of electric cars. Hence, NO, I didn’t consider it. My drives on highways have been 1000 km in a single day. These have been through forests to barren national or state highways. I am not very sure about the network for charging. My bias is more tilted towards petrol or diesel vehicles. If I have to choose, I would select the XUV700 over the XEV9E today as well.

[goliath]

2000 KM Update: Family Weekend Getaway to Trimbakeshwar Temple

After a hectic family function and a frustrating "no car" phase, we were back in Mumbai and itching for a road trip. With my corporate job keeping me on a tight leash (gotta give the bosses some breathing room before begging for leave again!), a quick weekend escape was just what we needed. My niece, who stays with us every summer, was on board, and we decided on a trip to Trimbakeshwar Temple. As we believe, a darshan only happens when He calls you.

We set off at 5:30 AM with a full diesel tank and nitrogen-filled tyres, taking our usual route to Nashik via Igatpuri (Thane → Bhiwandi → Vashind → Igatpuri). The Mumbai-to-Kalyan stretch was its usual chaotic mess—traffic and truckers made a few crossings dicey. A colleague had suggested taking NH-48 till Manor, then NH-160A via Vikramgad → Jawhar, but I stuck with my known route. Big mistake—later heard the alternate was smoother. We covered 192 km with a couple of breaks (kids on board, you know!) and stopped for breakfast at:

Hotel Sai Pranjal, Khatwali, Vasind – Awesome food, clean spot, plenty of parking, and wallet-friendly prices.

As expected, traffic slowed us down at Bhiwandi and the Kasara–Igatpuri stretch. The climb to Igatpuri was a breeze, though—my XUV700 handled bumper-to-bumper inclines like a champ. No rollback, no drama. The brake hold and rollout were spot-on, making those ghats a cakewalk.

Instead, I took a left from Ghoti onto NH-160A, and wow, that stretch was pure bliss—scenic, peaceful, and perfect. We nearly missed the left onto NH-160A but doubled back after a kilometre. Good decision —the drive through lush villages, shimmering lakes, and rolling hills was jaw-dropping. The road was in great shape with barely any traffic.

We rolled into Trimbakeshwar by 10:40 AM. Locals offered ₹500 passes for temple entry and parking inside, but we parked outside and skipped driving past the gates. With walking not an option for everyone, we grabbed an auto to the temple. It was a weekend, so the crowd was insane. My niece quickly snagged ₹200 donation darshan passes (free for the kid with us).

The paid darshan line took a gruelling 3.5 hours—way longer than my past visits. But the darshan was soul-filling, and the chants of "Har Har Mahadev!" made it all worthwhile.

Next, we headed to our Airbnb in Gangapur, about 24 km away via a narrow, single-lane road. The 2BHK apartment on the top floor was surrounded by greenery and fresh air. My wife and I were blown away by the calm weather and soothing breeze. We’ve stayed in plenty of professional homestays, but this one had a unique rustic charm. Cooking? Nah, we leaned on food delivery apps—total lifesavers!

The flat was spacious, clean, and tastefully simple. We left feeling relaxed and recharged. Just for information, it was ₹ 6,000 per day.

The drive back the next day included a pit stop at McDonald’s before Igatpuri. Despite city traffic and long hours, the journey was smooth. The XUV700 handled like a dream, even with its heft. Only gripe? A slight brake noise during auto-hold. Haven’t crunched the mileage numbers yet, but I observed ~12 kmpl in Mumbai traffic and ~16 kmpl on highways. That’s a solid 10/10 for fuel efficiency in my book, especially for an automatic diesel in Zap mode.

The drives were super comfortable—I felt fresh even after hours behind the wheel. Switching to an automatic, powerful diesel engine was the best move. The XUV700’s cocoon of comfort is unreal. After clocking 2000 km, I’m convinced it deserves every bit of praise.

Sharing a few trip pics for my Team-BHP family!

Thanks for reading. Keep Driving.

[Old_Salt]

This triple screen setup looks really cool. Hope it is interchangeable and can be installed in the current gen.

https://gaadiwaadi.com/2026-mahindra...een-setup/amp/

[TorqueLord]

Originally Posted by goliath

We set off at 5:30 AM with a full diesel tank and nitrogen-filled tyres, taking our usual route to Nashik via Igatpuri (Thane → Bhiwandi → Vashind → Igatpuri).

Great pics and hope you had a fulfilling darshan! I was also planning a trip to Triambakeshwar from one of the eastern suburbs, and was planning to take the newly opened Samruddhi Mahamarg till Igatpuri exit and then drive to the temple. You didn't consider the Samruddhi Mahamarg? Or is the existing highway better?

[RahulG]

Brakes Issue with XUV700

Hi All,

Need a little help and guidance on one of the issue that I faced with my 700. Couple of days back while driving from Gurugram (office) to Faridabad (Home), somewhere near Triveni Hanuman Mandir while trying to slow down the car, the brake pedal behaved unexpectedly and there was no bite while pressing the pedal normally. I had to press the pedal till almost the end to reduce speed and on trying again the brakes started acting normally.

I parked my vehicle on the roadside and tried to press the brake pedal once again. This time as well the brake pedal was spongy and could be pressed almost completely. I tried pumping the pedal a couple of times and surprisingly everything was normal after that. After this, I drove slowly and reached back home without any further issues.

Got the vehicle checked at a nearby Mahindra workshop, where they connected laptop to OBD port in order to check for any ABS errors. After that I asked for a physical inspection as well but the team could not find any available mechanic for approx 3 hours and I had to leave without any physical inspection.

Drove the vehicle today as well without any further issues but that incident has shaken my confidence in the vehicle for now. Need your help in suggesting what needs to be checked and any possible causes of such behaviour.

Regards
Rahul

[goliath]

Originally Posted by TorqueLord

Great pics and hope you had a fulfilling darshan! I was also planning a trip to Triambakeshwar from one of the eastern suburbs, and was planning to take the newly opened Samruddhi Mahamarg till Igatpuri exit and then drive to the temple. You didn't consider the Samruddhi Mahamarg? Or is the existing highway better?

Thanks—yes, it was a fulfilling darshan. This time, no one pushed me too hard while I was in front of the Shivling.
This trip took place during the inauguration of the Samruddhi Mahamarg, so I skipped using it then.
However, I had already traveled on the Samruddhi Mahamarg to Nagpur and back 5–6 times before the final stretch was inaugurated.
You should definitely try it—it's much better than the existing route.
All the best, and happy journey!

[darthRegius]

Originally Posted by RahulG

Brakes Issue with XUV700

Need your help in suggesting what needs to be checked and any possible causes of such behaviour.

Regards
Rahul

Hey there, Rahul - are you driving a Petrol / Diesel / Manual / Auto?

I had an issue with the brake booster of my Petrol Auto in 2 weeks, so my new car spent a week at the ASC, for a replacement. In my case, the brake pedal had gone super tight, literally feeling like a leg press machine. Maybe its this component too in your case? May consider getting it replaced under warranty.

PS: What is it with us Rahuls and defective XUVs

[RahulG]

Originally Posted by darthRegius

Hey there, Rahul - are you driving a Petrol / Diesel / Manual / Auto?

PS: What is it with us Rahuls and defective XUVs

It's Petrol Manual for me. Let me get it checked with another service centre. Do you recall any error detected for the same?

PS: Haha, I guess Mahindra decides to throw in some free features for us Rahuls

[SteeringWheel]

Originally Posted by RahulG

Brakes Issue with XUV700

Hi All,

Need a little help and guidance on one of the issue that I faced with my 700.

Looks like an issue with brake master. If the seal of the brake master piston/pushrod is not sealing properly, the oil simply passes past the seal instead of building pressure in the line and the pedal keeps going to the floor. This will not log any faults. I don't own a XUV but faced a similar issue. I had no external leak or oil level going down.

For me, the pedal would sink(or almost) to floor only when brake was applied very slowly, like say I have to brake in a few 100 feet or may be to gradually slow down for a turn. When the brake was applied quickly, it worked normally. At some point during the slow pedal travel the oil was leaking past the seal instead of building pressure in the line. The leak was not large enough, so during quick braking the brakes were still working.

The issue was solved by changing the master cylinder.

Check for any leaks or brake fluid level going down.

[kamathsonline]

Can anyone share the insurance premium for XUV 700 AX7L P AT taken from Mahindra in Bengaluru.

The quote from Acko is ~55K incl GST & the Mahindra quote is almost 1L All the inclusions as Zero Dep, RTI, Tyre & Engine protection, passenger accident etc ... + 3Y TP

[goliath]

Originally Posted by kamathsonline

Can anyone share the insurance premium for XUV 700 AX7L P AT taken from Mahindra in Bengaluru.

The quote from Acko is ~55K incl GST & the Mahindra quote is almost 1L All the inclusions as Zero Dep, RTI, Tyre & Engine protection, passenger accident etc ... + 3Y TP

I would recommend negotiating directly with Mahindra. It’s usually better to opt for insurance from Mahindra itself or from a provider who can settle claims directly at Mahindra workshops. From what I know, Acko typically asks you to get repairs done at their authorized garages or pay upfront and then claim reimbursement later. Plus, there might be additional deductibles involved.
For reference, in January 2025, I paid around ₹72,000 for a 1-year own damage(OD) cover that also included 3 years of liability cover (TP) insurance. They gave me a discount on the initial quote of ₹ 127,318, and you should be able to get discounts too — just be prepared to bargain hard. This amount is inclusive of GST, and the quoted premium was for the AX7L-D model.
Hope this helps!

[shubham_2206]

Originally Posted by goliath

From what I know, Acko typically asks you to get repairs done at their authorized garages or pay upfront and then claim reimbursement later.

I have had two claim settlements via Acko (in Bangalore) and both were done cashless at Mahindra ASC. In both, all I had to do was register the claim on Acko's app and the claim was approved in just a few hours.

For the first claim, I had written my experience here: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offic...ml#post5883723 (Mahindra XUV700 Review)

The second claim also was just as smooth as the first one. I'll highly recommend Acko based on my experience so far.