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Mahindra XUV700
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FiestaST
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Sideshow Bob
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I must say I was surprised to go through 2-3 very negative reviews on YT about XUV 700. Some niggling issues only after 3-4 months it seems - didn't understand why they didn't ask dealership to sort issues out.
Reviews are in Hindi/Urdu so not useful to post here
Reviews are in Hindi/Urdu so not useful to post here
Sideshow Bob
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I have heard about this "soon to be launched in SA " since February 2022. And we are here now.
shadow_man
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Yeah I was considering buying one, but seeing as they missed their launch date multiple times - and they keep spamming new one's on social media (then don't reply about missed dates) I think i'll give it a skip.
Sideshow Bob
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Do you have any idea of base price and variants etc? In SA I mean. I couldn't find it anywhere yet. Of course, it makes sense to keep it under wraps till actual launch but was wondering if someone knows tentatively.
shadow_man
Executive Member
I'm expecting 500k+
Base model is already 300k ZAR in India and top end is about 600k ZAR - so you can probably 1.5-2x those amounts for import, tax, markups etc.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Once it launches soon Mahindra SA will be punted this one hard (porno hard), it is their top dog flagship. Lots riding on it.
Sideshow Bob
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Right, I could probably consider base model if it is about 400K. Apparently, pre-orders will be open on 15th Nov 2022.
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FiestaST
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Sideshow Bob
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What is this pre-order thing ? Does it mean people in SA place orders without having seen/driven a new model ? 
Or is it just a intention to purchase that is not binding ?
Or is it just a intention to purchase that is not binding ?
FiestaST
Honorary Master
I dig the MB-inspired dual pane screen setup. The latest Kias are on this look/trend now as well.
Sometimes called the “skateboard look”.
Sometimes called the “skateboard look”.
FiestaST
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Pretty sure it is intention, showing interest if you will.What is this pre-order thing ? Does it mean people in SA place orders without having seen/driven a new model ?
Sideshow Bob
Honorary Master
with hundreds of car threads, I thought you would know for sure.
I am not risking pre-order.
FiestaST
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Sideshow Bob
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Interesting that Mahindra XUV 300 had 5-star rating but did they sell many? (Apart from sales during initial launch).
If one looks at sales at comparative models, Seffricans don't really care about 5-star safety rating but features & razzmatazz. Nothing wrong but just saying.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
On the 1st point they sell a slow yet steady amount, they have never been a big player in the pool. What they really need to do is amp up their marketing budget & get the word out to non-car people.
On your 2nd point it is somewhat true, it seems most okes would rather care about a touch screen with AA & CP over say an additional 2/4 airbags.