Indian powerhouse shines

With its built-in subwoofer, the sound system stole the show.

- Kabelo Chabalala

As an avid music lover who plays anything from jazz, Amapiano to RnB, and is a connoisseur of premium sound systems, I've had my fair share of in-car audio experiences. But nothing prepared me for the sonic bliss that is the Sony sound system in the Mahindra XUV 700. This Indian powerhouse has truly outdone itself.

In a car's sound system, give me Bose, Harmon Kardon or Bowers and Wilkins any day. But... the Sony sound system cooked in the capital of Mumbai, the Mahindra XUV 700 is something else. My test drive experience began with a stunning white XUV 700, adorned with luxurious cream-white leather seats that exuded elegance and sophistication.

But it was the sound system that stole the show. With its built-in subwoofer, the Sony setup transformed every drive into a symphonic journey, nothing short of an inbuilt orchestra and live band.