Is it comfortable for driving in XUV700?

The highlight of the petrol engine, while you might think is the 200PS power figure, is actually the refinement. It doesn't let any vibration or harsh sound creep into the cabin and gives you a very calm driving experience. Another highlight is its smooth power delivery because of which you get a very linear and smooth acceleration and the 200PS power figure does not feel intimidating. However, start getting generous with the throttle and the city overtakes are dispatched with ease. Even on the highway, all you have to do is press a little harder on the accelerator pedal and the XUV completes high speed overtakes just as easily. But even under full-throttle conditions, the performance of the petrol engine does not feel peppy or exciting. While the 200 horses are certainly there, they are focused on making your drive effortless rather than thrilling. Also as of now, there are no drive modes on offer with the petrol engines, and another thing that you will have to be careful of is the fuel efficiency. This being a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, hauling a large SUV will certainly not be as frugal as the diesel. The automatic transmission is also focused on making your drive as effortless as possible. It keeps you in the right gear and the shifts are quick and smooth. It's only when you demand a quick downshift that it can feel a tad slow. The diesel engine is also the one you should pick if you are mostly going to be on the highway. It gets four drive modes: Zip, Zap, Zoom and Custom. The one aspect of the XUV that you will absolutely love is the comfort it offers to its occupants. This time around the XUV gets frequency selective damping like the Compass, which will keep it stable in corners and over smaller bumps while softening the damping to take on bigger speed breakers and potholes. This really shows while you are driving on our mixed road conditions. The XUV can glide over the imperfections on the road and you won't feel much of the bigger undulations as well. The rear suspension does feel a tad soft but that too settles down quickly and does not make the right feel bouncy. And all of this happens with the suspension being absolutely silent. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -Mahindra XUV700: First Drive Review.