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2025 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L review
The cheapest seven-seat SUV on the market has been updated for 2025, strengthening an already intriguing value proposition.
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Mahindra XUV700 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison
Mahindra XUV700
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2025 Mahindra
XUV700
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2026 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Based on the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
498 km
69L - 83L
152 to 780 km
Warranty
7 year
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warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$39,990 - $43,990
$97,779 - $138,961
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Space for seven adults
- Black upholstery is less divisive
- Punchy four-cylinder turbo engine
Misses
- Awkward ergonomics
- Not great to drive
- Slow, glitchy tech
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stunning interior
- Highway refinement
- Continual technology updates
Misses
- P400 engine is thirsty
- Limited space given the price
- Fewer buttons inside than before
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 Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 | 1997 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 149kW | 184kW - 297kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm | 365Nm - 640Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
