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Mahindra XUV700 Catches Fire On Jaipur Highway: Occupants Unharmed, Issued Official Statement
The XUV700, Mahindra's flagship SUV and a prominent player in the Indian market has gained immense popularity due to its attractive features and competitive pricing. The hi-tech-loaded vehicle has a huge fan base.
Kuldeep Singh was a proud owner until the SUV caught fire while travelling on Jaipur Highway. The vehicle caught fire on its own without any indications of overheating. Fortunately, occupants could escape the cabin as the smoke entered, just moments before the fire engulfed the entire vehicle.
The owner confirmed that his XUV700 was stock and no electrical modification had been made. In the surfacing video, the SUV's headlights and turn indicators were on, dismissing the possibility of a full electrical failure.
Mahindra issued an official statement on the incident, citing the tampering of electrical wiring for installing aftermarket electrical accessories as the reason for the fire. This statement was issued after the investigation conducted by the field service team.
XUV 700 is the flagship model in Mahindra's renowned fleet of SUVs. This 7-seater comes in 30 variants and five different colours. It is offered in two engine options; A 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol that produces 197bhp of power and 380Nm of peak torque.
Meanwhile, a 2.2-litre mHawk engine churns out 182bhp of power and 420Nm (MT)/450Nm (AT) of torque for the diesel variant. Both engines come with a choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive will also be available as an option.
The XUV700 has premium amenities such as a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a six-way powered driver seat, 12 speakers, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, etc.
In terms of safety, Mahindra has equipped the XUV700 with seven airbags, ABS with EBD, an electronic stability program (ESP) and ISOFIX anchors, ADAS, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a 360-degree camera.
Thoughts On Mahindra XUV700 Catching Fire On The Road
It is very unfortunate to undergo situations like these. But we should understand that these machines can malfunction, especially when not maintained properly. It is always wise to rethink twice before modifying the stock vehicle with aftermarket installations.
And if you're doing so, ensure that you get it done from an authorised service centre and everything is done properly without loose ends to avoid ending up in situations like these. More like the old saying, prevention is always better than cure.
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