The XUV700 boasts a 5-star Global NCAP crash test rating. (Photo: Mahindra)
Mahindra XUV700 hits 200,000 sales in under three years since its August 2021 launch. The SUV comes with petrol and diesel options, a 5-star Global NCAP rating, and new 2024 features.
Automobile giant Mahindra & Mahindra recently announced that its flagship SUV, the Mahindra XUV700, has sold 200,000 units in less than three years of its launch. The car was launched in India in August 2021.
The XUV700 comes in both a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel engine. The petrol engine makes 200bhp, while the diesel engine develops 155bhp or 185bhp, depending on the variant. It also holds a 5-star rating from the Global NCAP crash test.
The company introduced the XUV700 2024 model in January with new features like ventilated front seats, memory ORVMs, and Napoli Black colour.
However, competitors in the large SUV sectors have been launching strong contenders to challenge the XUV 700’s position that it has held since its launch. Here is the list of Solid SUV’s that serve as solid alternatives to Mahindra’s XUV700:
Mahindra Scorpio N
The powerful three-row SUV Mahindra Scorpio N comes with a 2.0-litre mStallion-turbo petrol engine that produces 200 bhp and 370 Nm of torque. However, the Z4 onward model generates 175 bhp, while the Z2 model generates 130 bhp. The car is available in two variants 4×2 and 4×4. The 4×4 model includes a terrain management system with four models representing distinct types of terrain: snow, grass, sand, and mud. Its price ranges between Rs 13.85 lakh to Rs 24.54 lakh (ex-showroom).
MG Hector Plus
The MG Hector Plus is a three-row SUV that comes with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that can be paired solely with a six-speed manual gearbox. The car generates 169 bhp and 350 Nm of torque.
It is available in both six and seven-seater variants and comes with Level 2 ADAS and a 14-inch display. The pricing ranges between Rs 17 lakh to Rs 22.76 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Safari
The Tata Safari is powered by a 2.0 litre Kryotec diesel engine which is paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or an automatic unit. The single diesel unit produces 168 bhp of peak power and 350 Nm of max torque.
As for security purposes, the car comes with six airbags, a hill hold and descent assist and cruise control along with TPMS. It has also received a five-star rating from the Global NCAP crash test. The pricing starts from Rs 16.19 lakh and goes to Rs 27.34 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with both six and seven-seating versions.
Tata Harrier
The Tata Harrier is also considered a 5-seater version of the Tata Safari. This mid-sized SUV features an electronic stability program, a 360-degree camera and seven airbags. Similarly, like the Tata Safari, this also comes with2.0 litre Kryotec diesel engine which is paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or an automatic unit. The car produces 167 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. Its price ranges from Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 26.44 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Alcazar
The Hyundai Alcazar SUV is available in both Petrol and Diesel engines. The 1.5-litre diesel engine generates a power of 114 bhp and 250 Nm torque, while the 1.5-litre petrol engine generates 157.57 bhp and 253 Nm of torque. Its price ranges from Rs 16.77 lakh to Rs 21.28 lakh (ex-showroom).
If you’re planning to buy an XUV700, you can check out these alternative options too.
