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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 Renault Koleos Comparison
Mahindra XUV700
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Renault Koleos
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2025 Mahindra
XUV700
vs
2025 Renault
Koleos
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L
498 km
60L
486 to 498 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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7 year
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MSRP
$39,990 - $43,990
$34,990 - $48,500
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still stylish after all these years
- Practical cabin space and useability
- No annoying safety technology
Misses
- Missing some features due to its age
- Not lots of fun to drive
- Some weird cabin controls
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 Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 149kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
