Kathmandu, January 30
Mahindra & Mahindra, India's leading SUV manufacturer, today launched its flagship global SUV - the XUV700 - in Nepal, making the long-awaited launch of the flagship SUV, a reality.
The XUV700 is the first Mahindra SUV in Nepal to come with the famed new identity - the twinpeaks logo, as per a media release. Nepal is the second market after South Africa where the XUV700 is being launched, outside India.
In Nepal, the XUV700 will come in a gasoline engine with manual and automatic options in five- and seven-seater capacities.
The XUV700 is India's most awarded car with a total of 31 awards, including winner of the prestigious Indian Car of the Year Award 2022, and endurance record breaker, including scaling 4,000 km in 24 hours. The XUV700 became the first Indian SUV to scale the highest motorable road in India - Umling La.
Mahindra XUV700 is launched at an attractive price starting at Rs 7.40 million. The introductory price is applicable for one month from the launch with early delivery in February 2023.
XUV700 sets a new benchmark in the premium SUV segment of Nepal.
Premium features on board the SUV include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and cluster, a six-way powered driver seat and class-leading music system with 12 Sony speakers. It also gets a panoramic sunroof and dual-zone climate control.
Mahindra has also achieved a major milestone with the five-star safety rating by GNCAP for adult protection and the SUV also became the first made-in-India and owned brand to offer autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as a safety option.
With its sci-fi technology, spirited performance, and world-class safety, the XUV700 is engineered to dial up adrenaline like never before.
Mahindra has launched the XUV700 through Agni Incorporated, reinforcing 30 years of association.
The XUV700 will be offered from the twin peaks branded SUV Courtesy: Agni Incorporated showroom, which has been curated to provide Nepali customers with a premium experience.
Initially, the XUV700 will be offered from two twin peak branded showrooms at Kathmandu.
The twin peaks network will be expanded to five showrooms across Nepal by March.
The new showroom has been designed to elevate the customer experience and bring in a new customer base for Mahindra, the release adds.
A version of this article appears in the print on January 31, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.
