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2. Mahindra XUV700

The Mahindra XUV 700 is a 5-seater SUV with a price range of Rs. 13.99 – 26.99 Lakh. There are 37 variants available with engine options that range from 1997 to 2184 cc, and two transmission choices: Manual and Automatic.

The vehicle has an NCAP rating of 5 stars and has 7 airbags. It is available in 6 colours. Users have reported a mileage of 13 to 16 kmpl for the Mahindra XUV 700.

Mahindra XUV700 Price:

Variants	Ex-Showroom price
XUV700 MX Petrol MT 5 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
XUV700 MX Petrol MT 5 STR (ESP) 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 14.49 Lakh
XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 153 bhp	Rs. 14.59 Lakh
XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (ESP) 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 153 bhp	Rs. 15.09 Lakh
XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 16.39 Lakh
XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR (ESP) 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 16.89 Lakh
XUV700 AX 3 Diesel MT 5 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 16.99 Lakh
XUV700 AX 3 Diesel MT 5 STR (ESP) 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 17.49 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Petrol MT 5 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 17.69 Lakh
XUV700 AX 3 Diesel MT 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 17.99 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Petrol MT 5 STR (ESP) 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 18.19 Lakh
XUV700 AX 3 Petrol AT 5 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 197 bhp	Rs. 18.19 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Diesel MT 5 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 18.29 Lakh
XUV700 AX 3 Diesel MT 7 STR (ESP) 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 18.49 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Petrol MT 7 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 18.69 Lakh
XUV700 AX 3 Diesel AT 5 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 18.79 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Petrol MT 7 STR (ESP) 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 19.19 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Diesel MT 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 19.29 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Petrol AT 5 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 197 bhp	Rs. 19.49 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Diesel AT 5 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 20.09 Lakh
XUV700 AX 5 Diesel AT 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 21.09 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 7 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 21.29 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Petrol MT 6 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Manual, 197 bhp	Rs. 21.44 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Diesel MT 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 21.89 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Diesel MT 6 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 22.04 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Petrol AT 7 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 197 bhp	Rs. 22.99 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Petrol AT 6 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 197 bhp	Rs. 23.14 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Diesel AT 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 23.69 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Diesel AT 6 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 23.84 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Luxury Pack Diesel MT 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 23.99 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Luxury Pack Diesel MT 6 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Manual, 182 bhp	Rs. 24.14 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Diesel AT AWD 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 24.99 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Luxury Pack Petrol AT 7 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 197 bhp	Rs. 25.29 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Luxury Pack Petrol AT 6 STR 1997 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 197 bhp	Rs. 25.44 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Luxury Pack Diesel AT 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 25.79 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Luxury Pack Diesel AT 6 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 25.94 Lakh
XUV700 AX 7 Luxury Pack Diesel AT AWD 7 STR 2184 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 182 bhp	Rs. 26.99 Lakh

Mahindra XUV700 Specifications:

Engine	1997 cc & 2184 cc
Safety	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Fuel Type	Petrol & Diesel
Transmission	Manual & Automatic
Seating Capacity	5, 6 & 7 Seater

Mahindra XUV700 Key Features

• ADAS
• Flush-fitting door handles
• LED headlamps
• 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
• Panoramic sunroof
• Drive modes
• 360-degree camera
• 7 airbags
• Dual-zone climate control
• Adaptive cruise control
• TPMS
• ESP
• 6-way powered driver seat with memory and welcome functions
• Sony-sourced 12 speaker music system
• EPB

Mahindra XUV700 Pros and Cons

• Good balance of ride and handling.
• Almost as roomy as the Tata Safari.
• Engines power this bulky SUV effortlessly. 
• Gets feel-good features missing on rivals.
• Sheer size with a commanding stance.

• Not the quietest diesel.
• Last row ingress/egress.
• Firm ride quality at slow speeds.

3. Maruti Ertiga

The Ertiga has recently been updated with a tweaked engine, new gearbox and additional features that align it with other Maruti models.

However, it still maintains its well-known traits of providing ample space, easy ingress/egress, and comfortable seating arrangements.

Maruti Ertiga Price:

Variants	Ex-Showroom price
Ertiga LXi (O) 1462 cc, Petrol, Manual, 20.51 kmpl, 102 bhp	Rs. 8.69 Lakh
Ertiga VXi (O) 1462 cc, Petrol, Manual, 20.51 kmpl, 102 bhp	Rs. 9.83 Lakh
Ertiga VXi (O) CNG 1462 cc, CNG, Manual, 26.11 km/kg, 87 bhp	Rs. 10.78 Lakh
Ertiga ZXi (O) 1462 cc, Petrol, Manual, 20.51 kmpl, 102 bhp	Rs. 10.93 Lakh
Ertiga VXi AT 1462 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 20.3 kmpl, 102 bhp	Rs. 11.23 Lakh
Ertiga ZXi Plus 1462 cc, Petrol, Manual, 20.51 kmpl, 102 bhp	Rs. 11.63 Lakh
Ertiga ZXi (O) CNG 1462 cc, CNG, Manual, 26.11 km/kg, 87 bhp	Rs. 11.88 Lakh
Ertiga ZXi AT 1462 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 20.3 kmpl, 102 bhp	Rs. 12.33 Lakh
Ertiga ZXi Plus AT 1462 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 20.3 kmpl, 102 bhp	Rs. 13.03 Lakh

Maruti Ertiga Specifications:

Mileage	20.3 to 26.11 kmpl
Engine	1462 cc
Safety	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Fuel Type	Petrol & CNG
Transmission	Manual & Automatic
Seating Capacity	7 Seater

Maruti Ertiga Key Features

• 1.5-litre petrol engine with 103PS and 136Nm of torque
• 1.5-litre CNG engine with 91PS and 121Nm of torque
• 5-speed manual transmission
• 6-speed automatic transmission (optional)
• Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
• 3D Origami style LED tail lamps
• Dynamic Chrome Winged Front Grille
• Chrome door handles
• Body coloured ORVMs
• 15-inch or 16-inch alloy wheels
• 7-seater or 6-seater configuration
• SmartPlay Pro touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Automatic climate control
• Cruise control
• Keyless entry and start
• Sunroof (optional)
• Dual airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Rear parking sensors
• Seat belt reminder
• ISOFIX child seat anchorages

Maruti Ertiga Pros and Cons

• Large and comfortable seats that offer good support.
• Sufficient boot space of 550-litres when third row is folded.
• The light controls, drivability and visibility make it easy to pilot.
• The overall flat ride quality lends it great mile-munching capabilities.
• Being lightweight has positive effects on performance/fuel efficiency. 

• Third-row legroom can be restrictive for tall passengers.
• Is smaller than other MPVs namely the Innova and Marazzo.
• Plastic quality looks inconsistent lower down inside the cabin.