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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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Josh Nevett
Mahindra XUV700 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Mahindra XUV700
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2025 Mahindra
XUV700
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Based on the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
498 km
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$39,990 - $43,990
$136,600 - $273,300
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 149kW | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
