Mahindra has just launched the XUV 7XO, which is the new flagship ICE model of the brand. The Mahindra XUV 7XO is essentially the rebadged and revamped iteration of the Mahindra XUV700. The SUV is already available for booking since mid-December, and now the automaker has announced its complete price list. Available in six different trim options, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is priced between ₹13.66 lakh and ₹24.92 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the powertrain combination, seating layout and grades.
Available in both six and seven-seater layout options, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is positioned in a segment, where Tata Motors has its popular offering Tata Safari. Both these capable SUVs compete each other in this space.
If you are planning to buy a premium seven-seater SUV, and confused between Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari, here is a quick comparison between these two SUVs to help you take a better decision.
Mahindra XUV 7XO comes 27 mm longer than the Tata Safari, while the latter is 32 mm wider than the Mahindra SUV. The Tata Safari is 40 mm taller than Mahindra XUV 7XO, while it has 9 mm of shorter wheelbase as well.
The Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari both come available in petrol and diesel engine options. Both the SUVs get six-speed manual gearbox and six-speed automatic transmission options. The petrol variant of the XUV 7XO is more powerful than Tata Safari petrol that was launched few days back. The diesel version of the XUV 7XO is also more powerful than Safari diesel. When it comes to torque output, both the petrol and diesel engines of XUV 7XO generate more than Safari. The XUV 7XO is available in both FWD and AWD drivetrain options, while the Safari comes only with FWD.