Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra XUV 7XO - Which One Should You Buy
Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra XUV 7XO Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
The discontinued Mahindra XUV700 was previously offered in 96 variants. It came with a Petrol and Diesel engine option paired with a manual or automatic setup based on the chosen trim. When it was last on sale, prices started at ₹13.66 Lakh for the lower variants and went up to ₹26.18 Lakh for the fully equipped version. The Mahindra XUV 7XO comes in 27 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹13.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, AX, costs ₹13.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, AX7L Diesel AWD AT, is priced at ₹25.79 Lakh.
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Why Choose Mahindra XUV700?Why choose
- Lowest way into this platform, and the saving over the XUV 7XO holds at every comparable configuration
- The 2.0-litre turbo petrol and 2.2-litre diesel carry over unchanged into the XUV 7XO, so nothing mechanical is given up by choosing the older car
- Four-wheel drive on the diesel automatic remains available, which keeps all-surface traction within reach at a lower outlay
- Level 2 ADAS covering adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and lane-keep assist sits on the upper versions
Why not choose
- The XUV700 is an outgoing product replaced by the XUV 7XO, so stock, showroom attention and future software work will move towards the newer car
- The twin 10.25-inch screens are a generation behind the triple 12.3-inch layout in the 7XO, and the gap shows in any side-by-side look at a showroom
- There is no 540-degree camera and no bonnet-view feed, so judging the nose of a two-tonne SUV in tight parking is guesswork
- Rear ventilated seats, the 16-speaker Harman Kardon system and the powered co-driver seat are absent from the entire range
- The inside rearview mirror vibrates at higher revs and over broken surfaces, which is distracting on long drives
Why Choose Mahindra XUV 7XO?Why choose
- Triple 12.3-inch screens for the instrument cluster, infotainment and front passenger start from the entry version rather than the range-topper
- The 540-degree camera adds a live feed from under the bonnet, useful in tight parking and on broken ground where the nose disappears from view
- Da Vinci frequency-dependent dampers replace the older suspension and settle the car more quickly over poor surfaces
- Rear ventilated seats, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos, twin wireless chargers and a powered co-driver seat arrive on upper versions
- The petrol engine is tuned slightly higher than the XUV700's and the ADAS sensor range extends from 170 metres to 250 metres
- Four-wheel drive continues on the diesel automatic, so capability is not lost in the move to the newer car
Why not choose
- Costs more than the XUV700 at every comparable configuration, and buyers indifferent to the screens and the camera are paying for equipment they will not use
- The turbo petrol drops to single-digit efficiency in heavy city traffic, which makes it an expensive engine for anyone who rarely leaves town
- The hazard light and camera shortcut moved to a flat touch panel that needs several firm presses before it responds
- Piano black trim and cladding pick up swirl marks quickly, and cars carry visible scuffs within days of leaving the showroom
- The light interior theme on upper versions marks easily and needs constant cleaning to stay presentable
- No Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP result has been published for the XUV 7XO
Our Recommendation For Most BuyersMahindra XUV700
Buyers chasing the lowest way into this platform are the ones the XUV700 still serves. The powertrain is the same as the XUV 7XO's, the four-wheel-drive diesel automatic is still on the list, and Level 2 ADAS on the upper versions is the same technology. The constraint that matters is not mechanical at all. The XUV700 is an outgoing product, so stock is finite, the configuration you want may not exist in the colour you had in mind, and dealer attention has already moved on.
That works in your favour on price and against you on choice. The XUV700 also keeps physical switches for climate and hazard functions where the newer car moved them to a touch panel, which is a small win for anyone who drives without looking down at the dashboard.
Mahindra XUV 7XO
Three upgrades carry the XUV 7XO's premium and they all show up in daily use: the triple-screen layout from the entry version upward, the 540-degree camera with its bonnet feed, and the Da Vinci dampers that settle the car faster over bad roads. Engine and gearbox are shared with the XUV700, so this is a comfort and technology purchase rather than a performance one.
The constraint to know before configuring is that four-wheel drive sits only on the diesel automatic near the top of the range, so wanting all-surface traction decides both the engine and the gearbox for you. City-heavy drivers should think twice about the turbo petrol, which is thirsty in traffic. Anyone who weighs crash test evidence should note that no independent rating has been published for the XUV 7XO.
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Things We Like in Mahindra XUV700
- A lot of variants and engine options to choose from.
- Overall ride and handling experience is top-notch.
Things We Like in Mahindra XUV 7XO
- Really subtle and welcome design changes, still retains its OG style
- Very impressive infotainment setups with Dolby Vision, Noise Cancelling and1400 Watts Dolby Atmos
Things We Don't Like in Mahindra XUV700
- Cabin gets noisy at high rpms.
- Third-row seating area is cramped.
Things We Don't Like in Mahindra XUV 7XO
- Hope the glitchy infotainments fixed this time around
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Car News
Mahindra XUV 7XO Scores 5 Stars in Bharat NCAP, Gets Near-Perfect Adult Safety Score
The Mahindra XUV 7XO has been awarded a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, scoring 30.76 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 44.97 out of 49 for child safety. The rating covers the full variant range, petrol and diesel both.
Arjun Nair
September 15, 2026
Mahindra XUV 7XO Crosses 70,000 Units in 7 Months, Outsells XUV700's Best Annual Pace
Mahindra announced on August 29 that the XUV 7XO crossed 70,000 units in seven months, averaging roughly 9,285 units a month, well above the XUV700's best-ever annual monthly average of 7,561 units.
Anmol Kumar
September 2, 2026
