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Amazing Deals At Mahindra Ballito
Amazing Deals At Mahindra Ballito
Date: 2024-03-28
Slipping behind the steering wheel of the awesome new Mahindra XUV700 AX7L it was immediately apparent why this awesome model won the Indian Car-Of-The-Year(ICOTY), one of over 40 awards it has achieved.
The first feature to catch my eye was the huge panoramic Skyroof, the biggest I have seen, and the smooth operation ofthe sunroof and Skyroof cover hinted at the quality I was about to experience in the XUV700.
Then there was no way I could miss the massive Mahindra Super Screen, two high definition 26cm digital screens provided a wealth of information and feedback from the XUV700. Both AppleCarPlay and Android Auto are available wirelessly and the convenience of the wireless phone charging tray in the centre consul was like adding whipped cream to the luxury the XUV700 provides.
However, it was when I pressed the start button and fired up the 2.0 mStallion turbo-petrol engine and felt the smooth acceleration from the 149 kilowatts of power that the XUV700 provides, it really started to impress. If you are towing anything, there is a whopping 380Newton meters of torque that will make light work of that caravan or boat.
The smooth changing six-speed automatic gearbox performed impeccably, always ready to change to the best possible gear and never hinting at its labour.
Safety has been loaded into the XUV700 by the boatload, winning a 5-Star safety rating. No less than seven airbags protect the occupants while Mahindra's ADAS, Advanced Driving AssistanceSystems employs a host of programs including Smart Pilot Assist, AdaptiveCruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane KeepAssist and even Traffic Sign Recognition as standard. Stability control is standard across the range and in the derivative I test drove the headlights were automatically controlled by the High Beam Assist function. The tyre pressure monitoring system is a great help especially if you regularly deflate and inflate the tyres for off road purposes, and the driver monitoring system will warn you if you're showing signs of tiredness or delayed responses.
This is an SUV that you really need to test drive, the amazing value for money the XUV700 represents just makes it even more impressive and is sold with a 5-year/100,000km service plan and a 5-year/150,000km mechanical warranty and a 5-year 24/7 - 365 Roadside AssistancePlan.
Contact Ryan Mortimer at CMH Mahindra Ballito to arrange a test drive on 066 072 5754 or visit their showroom at35 Moffat Drive, Ballito.