The Mahindra XUV700 is a seven-seat family SUV with two seats in the third row. The passenger-side single outboard seat tumbles flat then up, leaving plenty of space to get into the third row. For child seats there are two ISOFIX points and two top tethers.

The Mahindra XUV700's cabin is well designed and executed, but won't win any design awards. It is functional and easy to navigate with a mix of soft and hard materials and a mix of trim colours throughout. There is ample occupant space in the second row and more space than you'd expect in the third row.

Standard gear in some grades includes a panoramic sunroof, dual 10.25 inch screens, synthetic leather trim, and keyless entry and start, a 12-speaker audio system, wireless charging and a leather steering wheel. You also get a 360-degree surround-view monitor, Bluetooth, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control, 18-inch alloy wheels and an electronic park brake.

The XUV700 is powered by Mahindra's ‘mStallion’ 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine delivering 149kW of power and 380Nm of torque. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels only.

Expect zero to 100km/h acceleration in around 9.5 seconds and a top speed in the region of 180km/h.

Mahindra says the official combined cycle fuel use is 8.3L/100km and it has a 60-litre fuel tank. This makes for a theoretical driving range of 723km.