Been familiar with the codename 'Y400', the SUV has finally got the name XUV700. Mahindra has recently delayed the launch of Mahindra Y400 which is considered the upcoming flagship SUV of Mahindra. Mahindra has decided the date for the XUV700 to reach the showroom on October 9, 2018. However, as per report, the launching date has delayed being at late of October.
Mahindra Y400 is considered the upcoming flagship SUV of Mahindra
It is explained by the first reason that the dealers wanted to spare the time for the Marazzo MPV which is recently launched on September 3, 2018. Launching the Y400 on October 9, Mahindra will only leave only about a month-long gap for the two launches. As a result, the dealers wish to bring more floor-space for the MPV before introducing another product.
Dealers wanted to spare the time for the Marazzo MPV which is recently launched on September 3, 2018
The second reason is that most of the Mahindra dealerships now are under upgrade and renovation along with the addition of Mahindra Prime Zone
Apart from the above, other automotive events scheduled around that date from other brands also put a hold to Y400 SUV to be pushed back to the end of October. Typically, Honda has already announced the launch of the CR-V on October 9, 2018.
Mahindra also wants to avoid other automotive events scheduled around that date
As for the car detail, the new Mahindra Y400 SUV is in the line-up with the XUV500. It will replace the first-gen SsangYong Rexton. In terms of engine, The SUV will come with a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine which can produce 187hp and 420Nm of peak torque. The power is received from a 7-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
The new Mahindra Y400 SUV is in the line-up with the XUV500
This new Mahindra Rexton price is expected to range from Rs 22 lakh thanks to a significant degree of localisation. It will take on the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, the Isuzu MU-X and the Ford Endeavour.
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