Mahindra XUV700: The Mahindra XUV700 has established itself as one of India’s most successful premium SUVs since its launch in August 2021. With over 2.5 lakh units sold and a market share of more than 26% in its segment as of February 2025, the XUV700 continues to be a dominant force in the mid-size SUV category. For 2025, Mahindra has introduced significant updates, including the striking new Ebony Edition and strategic changes to the variant lineup.
Latest Updates for 2025
Discontinuation of 5-Seater Variants
One of the major changes for 2025 is that Mahindra has discontinued all 5-seater variants of the XUV700. The company has also delisted the lower-spec AX3 variant, with prices now starting from ₹14.49 lakh. This move suggests that Mahindra is likely to introduce the 5-seater derivative as the all-new XUV500 in 2026.
XUV700 Ebony Edition Launch
In March 2025, Mahindra launched the XUV700 Ebony Limited Edition, priced between ₹19.64 lakh and ₹24.14 lakh (ex-showroom). This special edition represents Mahindra’s innovative approach to all-black SUVs, designed to “outshine the dark” with its captivating dual black-and-silver aesthetic.
Sales Milestone Achievement
The XUV700 crossed the significant milestone of 2.5 lakh units sold since its launch in 2021, demonstrating its continued popularity among Indian consumers.
Design and Exterior Styling
The XUV700 maintains its bold and commanding presence that has made it instantly recognizable on Indian roads. The SUV features a sophisticated design language that balances aggression with elegance.
Exterior Design Elements
Front Profile: The XUV700 showcases a imposing front grille with chrome surrounds, creating a premium feel. The SUV features full-LED headlights, LED tail lamps, and dynamic turn indicators, creating an impressive lighting package. The fang-shaped LED DRLs add aggressiveness to the face of this SUV.
Side Profile: The size is highlighted from the side profile where it sits on 18-inch alloy wheels (lower spec variants get 17-inch alloys). Another highlight of this profile are the flush fitting door handles, which give it a sleeker look. In the top-spec variants, these door handles are motorized, which come out automatically once you unlock the car.
Rear Design: The rear end features sharp lines and mean-looking LED taillamps, which complete the aggressive appeal of this SUV.
Color Options
The 2025 Mahindra XUV700 is available in 7 monotone shades: Everest White, Midnight Black, Dazzling Silver, Red Rage, Stealth Black, Deep Forest, and Burnt Sienna. All these colours along with Electric Blue are also available in a dual-tone shade, which comes with a blacked-out roof.
Ebony Edition Styling
The XUV700 Ebony Edition features a Stealth Black exterior with a blacked-out grille, ORVMs, silver front and rear skid plates, and black 18-inch alloy wheels. On the outside, it features a brushed silver skid plate, black grille and inserts, black ORVM covers.
Interior Features and Technology
The XUV700’s cabin represents a perfect blend of luxury, technology, and practicality, setting new standards in its segment.
Dashboard and Infotainment
What grabs the most attention is the dual-screen setup, featuring dual 10.25-inch screens, and the massive panoramic sunroof. The SUV has Alexa built-in, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Interior Design Philosophy
Mahindra has opted for a simple and sober interior design, and a neutral black-beige-silver colour combination. When it comes to fit and finish, there are no complaints, but the plastic quality should have been better considering the price. However, higher variants do get a lot of soft touch padding, which makes the cabin feel premium.
Ebony Edition Interior
In the Ebony edition, you get an all-black cabin theme, including blacked-out chrome inserts. Changes to the inside include all-black leatherette upholstery, black-out trims, silver accents on the centre console and door panels, light grey roofliner and dark chrome air vents.
Comfort Features
Finding your ideal driving position is pretty easy as the steering wheel has both tilt and telescopic adjustment. The driver seat is also 6-way powered and gets a memory function, which means you only need to set your driving position once.
The SUV has ventilated front seats, dashcam, premium audio system with 12 speakers, wireless charging and leatherette seats.
Seating Configurations
The XUV700 is available in six- and seven-seater configurations. Pull handle to slide the co-driver’s seat for liberating space. The third-row seats have dedicated air-con controls. Flat-folding rows lead to tremendous luggage space.
Engine Options and Performance
The XUV700 offers two powerful engine options that cater to different driving preferences and requirements.
Petrol Engine
The 2.0-litre turbocharged mStallion petrol unit exercises 200 bhp and 380 Nm of peak torque. The XUV700 Ebony Edition petrol variants produce 200PS of power and 380Nm of torque, and are available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
Diesel Engine
The diesel mHawk makes 182bhp and while the six-speed manual produces 420Nm, the six-speed torque converter makes 450Nm. The 2.2-litre mHawk diesel unit pushes 185 bhp and up to 450 Nm of torque.
The diesel engine’s performance is particularly noteworthy: How this engine carries the nearly 1,700kg XUV700 is remarkable as it never struggles no matter the speed; hits triple-digit speeds effortlessly.
All-Wheel Drive Option
The diesel automatic variant also gets an optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain, enhancing its off-road capabilities and providing better traction in challenging conditions.
Fuel Efficiency
The real-world mileage of the XUV700 is up to 14 kmpl for petrol and up to 17 kmpl for diesel. The Mahindra XUV700 delivers an ARAI-claimed mileage of 12 Km/l to 17 Km/l.
Safety Features and Ratings
Safety is a cornerstone of the XUV700’s appeal, with the SUV earning recognition as one of India’s safest vehicles.
Global NCAP Rating
XUV700 is among the safest SUVs in India with 5-star rating in Global NCAP crash tests.
Standard Safety Equipment
Some of the key highlights include best-in-class 7-airbags, latest-gen ESP, 360° surround view, adaptive cruise control, driver drowsiness detection and tyre pressure monitoring system.
ADAS Features
The SUV features a range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, Smart Pilot Assist, and traffic sign recognition. XUV700 also offers a comprehensive range of ADAS features. It includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, lane keep assist and high beam assist.
Dimensions and Practicality
The XUV700’s impressive dimensions contribute to its commanding road presence and spacious interior.
Exterior Dimensions
The 2025 XUV 700 is 4695mm long, 1890mm wide and 1755mm tall. The XUV 700 has a 2750mm long wheelbase. A long wheelbase makes the car more stable at high speeds and gives better legroom in the back seat.
Storage Capacity
The Mahindra XUV700 offers a boot space of 240 litres, though this expands significantly when the rear seats are folded down.
It has a fuel tank capacity of 60 Litres, providing excellent range for long-distance travel.
Pricing and Variants
The 2025 XUV700 offers a comprehensive range of variants to suit different budgets and requirements.
Standard Variant Pricing
Mahindra XUV 700 price for the base model starts at Rs. 14.49 Lakh and the top model price goes up to Rs. 25.89 Lakh (Avg. ex-showroom). XUV700 price starts at ₹14.49 Lakh and top model price goes up to ₹25.14 Lakh.
Ebony Edition Pricing
The 2025 XUV700 Ebony Edition from Mahindra is priced from Rs. 19.64 lakh to Rs. 24.14 lakh (ex-showroom). The all-black variants attract a premium of Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 14,000 over the standard variants.
Variant Structure
The 2025 Mahindra XUV700 is available in 6 broad variants: MX, AX3, AX5 Select, AX5, AX7, and AX7 Luxury Pack, though the lower-spec AX3 and the 5-seater variants have been discontinued.
Driving Dynamics and Performance
The XUV700 offers a well-balanced driving experience that caters to both city and highway driving.
Ride Quality
The 2025 XUV700 has a very comfortable ride quality over a variety of surfaces. High speed stability is impressive and even quick lane changes at high speeds do not unsettle the car. Ample ground clearance ensures peace of mind over rough roads.
Steering and Handling
Steering is light enough at city speeds and has adequate weight for the highway. Braking performance is acceptable, but pedal feel can be improved.
Performance Characteristics
The XUV700 is one of the most spacious SUVs in the segment. It offers a surprisingly good ride and handling combo. The engine options effortlessly power this large SUV.
Connectivity and Technology
The XUV700 is packed with modern connectivity features that enhance the ownership experience.
Connected Features
Users can access a comprehensive range of connectivity features via the Adrenox Connect app.
Infotainment System
The dual-screen setup provides an intuitive and modern interface, while the integration of Alexa voice commands adds convenience to the driving experience.
Market Position and Competition
The XUV700 competes in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment but has managed to carve out a significant market share.
Market Performance
Data from February 2025 reveals that Mahindra XUV700 had sales of 7,468 units, a segment market share of more than 26%. In the month, XUV700 had registered YoY growth of 14.08%.
Competitive Landscape
The Mahindra XUV 700 competes with the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and Tata Safari. In its 5-seater configuration, it goes head-to-head with rivals such as the MG Hector, Tata Harrier, and Hyundai Creta.
Future Outlook
No Major Facelift in 2025
Sources reveal that XUV700 will not be getting any new updates this year. Earlier this month, Mahindra had introduced the Ebony Edition of the XUV700. This is likely to be the last update for the SUV this year.
Long-term Strategy
The discontinuation of 5-seater variants suggests Mahindra’s intention to introduce a dedicated XUV500 model, allowing the XUV700 to focus on the premium 6 and 7-seater segments.
Strengths and Areas for Improvement
Key Strengths
It gets a premium and rugged exterior design. A lot of variants and engine options to choose from. An expansive list of features. It gets advanced safety features. It is available with AWD for better off-road performance.
Areas for Improvement
The sound from the diesel engine is obvious inside the cabin. Getting on to the last row of seats can be challenging. Its ride quality is slightly hard at slow speeds. The SUV does not suit spirited driving. The petrol engine does not offer peppy performance. The quality of materials inside the cabin could have been better.
Customer Feedback
Real-world user experiences highlight both the strengths and areas where the XUV700 excels:
The driving experience is excellent, and the mileage is also good. My XUV 700 gets 15 kmpl on the highway and 12.5 kmpl in city driving. It’s very comfortable and smooth to drive.
However, some users note areas for improvement: No height adjustment in front seat, material quality of interior not up to the mark, causes scratches easily, system glitches are quite common in this car, Third row seating space is limited, making it only accessible to children.
Conclusion
The 2025 Mahindra XUV700 continues to set the benchmark in the premium mid-size SUV segment. With its commanding road presence, comprehensive safety features, advanced technology, and powerful engine options, it remains a compelling choice for families seeking a premium SUV experience.
The introduction of the Ebony Edition adds a touch of exclusivity to the lineup, while the strategic discontinuation of 5-seater variants positions the XUV700 firmly in the premium segment. Despite minor areas for improvement, the XUV700’s combination of space, features, safety, and performance makes it one of the most complete packages available in its price range.
With over 2.5 lakh satisfied customers and a dominant market position, the XUV700 has proven its worth in the Indian market. As Mahindra continues to refine the offering and potentially introduces the dedicated XUV500 for the 5-seater segment, the XUV700 is well-positioned to maintain its leadership in the premium SUV space for years to come.
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