Very Good
2024 Mahindra XUV700 review
It might be the most affordable seven-seater SUV in Australia, but the XUV 700 is a surprisingly good package.
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Alborz Fallah
Mahindra XUV700 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Mahindra XUV700
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ELITE (7 SEAT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
60L
498 km
67L
375 to 623 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,990 - $43,990
$53,000 - $77,000
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CarExpert's Take
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Undercuts all competition on price
- Great deal of standard equipment
- Very modern, upmarket interior
Misses
- FWD could be a deal-breaker
- White interior isn't kid-friendly
- Quirky infotainment tech
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy petrol power
- Comfortable, upmarket cabin
- Cheaper than rivals, hybrid siblings
Misses
- Low-speed transmission quibbles
- Safety assist gremlins still linger
- Light-coloured interior isn't family-friendly
Colours Available
The XUV700 is available in the following colours:
- Everest White
- Midnight Black
- Dazzling Silver
- Red Rage
- Electric Blue
- Napoli Black (Black Edition only)
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 | 1598 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 149kW | 172kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5600 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm | 331Nm - 422Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1000 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
