11/14/2023 0 Comments Panic button extension safari![]() Access to the back is (slightly) more convenient on 6-seat Safaris, thanks to the option of walking in via the narrow passage between the middle-row captain’s chairs. Sadly, the resulting openings on both models aren’t all that large and adults, especially, will have to contort their way in. ![]() The 7-seat versions of both models get slick single touch tumble and fold mechanisms for the kerb side middle row seats. Reaching the third row is tricky business in both SUVs, with access via the rear door. Just wish Tata could also find a better position for the rear USB slots that are positioned low and out of sight. We also found the Safari’s air-con vents, which sit on the B-pillar, more effective at channelling cool air than the XUV’s second-row vents that are positioned lower down at the rear centre console. Irrespective of the version you opt for though, you’ll appreciate the stadium seating and the great view out the Safari gets you. The 6-seater might be designed for the chauffeur-driven, but its captain’s chairs aren’t as large or comfy as they should have been. Were we speccing our Safari, we’d opt for the 7-seat configuration with the bench middle row. Boss mode aside, there’s the option to move the middle row seats fore and aft to balance legroom for the last row of passengers, and bench seat-equipped versions also feature ample recline. ![]() Terrain modes part of Safari's arsenal, but there’s no AWD. ![]() Safaris in limited-run Gold Edition form also get ventilation for the front seats (and rear seats on 6-seat versions) and it’s expected that these features will be rolled out onto the standard range in the days to come. Of the other things, wireless phone charging and wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay are features you’d find on both, though it’s worth highlighting that these are recent additions on the Tata. Curiously, though, an auto dimming rear view mirror is not available on any version of the XUV. The XUV700 also has the edge with a slightly larger panoramic sunroof. In addition to all that’s been mentioned already, features exclusive to the XUV700 (pictured here in the range-topping AX7 Luxury Pack guise) include a 360-degree camera (it’s crisp, but a bit laggy), blind view monitor (it appears on the dials on activating an indicator) and dual-zone climate control. Mahindra’s gone to such lengths to load the XUV700 that it makes the otherwise well-equipped Safari come across as relatively basic. In comparison, the Tata’s part-digital dials and fuzzy 8.8-inch touchscreen arrangement looks outdated.Īnd that’s the thing. The high-res and vibrant screens give the XUV’s cabin a very tech-heavy vibe. Of course, the major talking point inside the XUV700 are the dual 10.25-inch displays for the dials and infotainment unit system. That said, the piano black surfaces aren’t well finished and look a bit tacky. Material quality, for one, is a step up, with the Mahindra being more generous in its use of padded materials on the dash and doors, while smaller details like gloss plastics for the door window switches only enhance the premium experience inside. The XUV’s front seats themselves are more accommodating than the ones in the Safari (there’s too much side bolstering), and then there’s the general look and feel of things. It starts with the welcome gesture (on AX7 Luxury variants) that has the driver’s seat slide back for easier ingress and egress, which is something you’d typically get in a car of twice the price. XUV's 360-degree camera is high-res but a bit laggy.
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