What is it?
The XUV700 is Mahindra's first serious push at the Australian large SUV market, landing in 2024 as a three-row, seven-seat SUV. 2.0L mStallion turbo petrol making 149 kW and 380 Nm, with FWD or AWD across three grades.
The lineup runs from AX7 FWD at $39,990 drive-away, through to AX7L AWD at $46,490 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, 150,000 km.
Interior and Technology
Sub-$50k drive-away for a 7-seat AWD large SUV. 149 kW turbo petrol with a real 6-speed torque-converter auto, plus twin 10.25-inch displays and a 12-speaker Sony 3D system on the AX7L.
No hybrid option, fuel use sits high against PHEV and HEV rivals. AU-spec ANCAP rating still being confirmed at time of writing.
Should you buy the XUV700?
Reasons to buy
- Sub-$50k drive-away for a 7-seat AWD large SUV. 149 kW turbo petrol with a real 6-speed torque-converter auto, plus twin 10.25-inch displays and a 12-speaker Sony 3D system on the AX7L.
- Warranty: 5 years, 150,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2022), full driver-assist suite.
Reasons to wait
- No hybrid option, fuel use sits high against PHEV and HEV rivals. AU-spec ANCAP rating still being confirmed at time of writing.
- You want a hybrid drivetrain (Outlander PHEV or Sorento HEV), an established dealer network, or known residual values.
- Mahindra's dealer network and parts supply are newer than established brands. Residuals are unproven, the resale story is not yet established.
- Top trim climbs to $46,490 drive-away.
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