A lot of foreign car manufacturers have been eyeing the Indian market for its huge market potential. Currently, Chinese manufacturers are investing heavily in our country. We already have the SAIC-owned MG Motors here. Another prominent Chinese brand looking to enter India is Great Wall Motors. GWM was in the advanced stages of entering India but had to back off due to the border escalation between India and China. GWM is still hopeful that it can enter India through its Haval brand. Its Haval brand recently filed a new trademark in India. In today’s article, we will see the 2023 Mahindra XUV700 competition.   

What is the new development?

2023 Mahindra XUV700 competition

GWM has continued to file new trademarks under the Haval brand. It has trademarked the name “Dargo ”, which stands for “dare to go”. The Dargo is a mid-size SUV called the Big Dog in China. After the border escalation, the company’s future and investment in India are not clear. It remains to be seen what GWM is planning for India. 

Exterior design

2023 Mahindra XUV700 competition

The Dargo gets a boxy design with sharp lines on the side profile. At the front, it gets circular LED headlamps with LED DRLS on the outside. It gets a big grille with a Haval badge in the middle. The side profile gets a clean look with massive wheel arches and black cladding on the bottom. The rear of the car gets blacked-out tail lamps connected through the middle. 

Interior design

2023 Mahindra XUV700 competition

The interior of the Dargo comes with a mix of modern features and a rugged design. It comes with orange accents and a handlebar in the interior. Features include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, a multi-function steering wheel and vertical AC vents.  

Specifications

2023 Mahindra XUV700 competition

Globally, the Dargo comes with two engine options. The first is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit capable of producing 169bhp while the other engine is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol capable of producing 211bhp. Both the engines come with a seven-speed DCT gearbox. The 2.0-litre engine comes with an AWD drive option as well.

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