Hi team, my monthly driving is around 500 km per month and with occasional long drives, my annual usage is roughly 10,000km, a mix of city & highways. I am looking for tech & features. Interested in a 7-seater automatic with a budget of around 21-22 lacs. Confused between XUV700 diesel, XUV700 petrol, Kia Carens Clavis 1.5 turbo petrol. Pls advise.

Autocar India

•15w

We would narrow your choice down to the Mahindra XUV700, but suggest you wait for a month when its replacement, the XUV 7X0, will be launched.

The Mahindra XUV 7X0 will be absolutely feature-packed with a three-screen layout, a full suite of ADAS, and connected tech. Though your running isn’t very high, we would still recommend the diesel as it's smooth, economical and will command better resale value.

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•1d

I am planning to buy a new 7-seater car with a budget of around ₹25 lakh. I am confused between the Toyota Innova Hycross GX(O), Toyota Innova Crysta, and the Mahindra XUV 7XO.

Autocar India

•12h

Go for the Toyota Innova Hycross GX(O) 7-seater at your budget, it gives you the best mix of space, comfort and easy daily use. It drives like a modern car, not a heavy ladder-framed people mover, so the steering is light, the ride is comfortable, and the petrol-automatic powertrain keeps things smooth in traffic. The third row is genuinely usable for adults, the cabin is airy, and Toyota’s service network and resale are strong, which makes ownership simple over many years.One thing to be aware of: the GX(O) is petrol-only, so it will use more fuel than a diesel when fully loaded or on long highway runs. Also, it skips some of the fancy features you see in costlier trims, so if you want all the tech, you will have to stretch or look elsewhere.Pick the Toyota Innova Crysta only if you do a lot of highway driving with seven people and luggage. It's diesel pulls strongly, and the car feels tough on bad roads, but it is manual-only, so the clutch can feel heavy in traffic, and the cabin feels older. Choose the Mahindra XUV 7XO if you want more features and strong performance for the money. But know that the third row and boot with all seats up are smaller than the Hycross.

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Sanjay Singh

•1d

I want to upgrade to another 7 seater and shortlisted Mahindra 7XO and Tata Safari. My running is low, hardly 250km in a month with occasional highway trip in a month or two. I am confused with petrol or diesel version of 7XO or Safari. Kindly suggest me which one will best suited to me as my preferences are comfort and fun to drive with fair mileage.

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 petrol automatic - with your very low running and focus on comfort and a fun drive, it suits you best. The XUV 7XO petrol is very smooth and quiet at low speed, and performance is impressive. The ride is comfortable, steering is light, the seats are supportive, and the Mahindra is loaded with features too.Do keep in mind that the petrol's fuel efficiency is very low, however that shouldn't be much of a concern for you since your usage is minimal. One area where the Tata Safari stands out over the XUV 7XO is the third row. The Safari offers enough space for adults to sit comfortably, while the XUV’s third row is better suited for occasional use, with limited comfort on longer drives. However, if you will have kids in the third row for the most part, the XUV will serve you well.

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Manan Jain

•3d

Hi, I am planning to buy a 7-seater car with a budget of around ₹45 lakh. My priority is comfort, especially for my mother and grandmother during long drives. The car will primarily be used by my father for daily office commutes (around 20 km), and we also travel from Navi Mumbai to Pune almost every month. Additionally, we may take longer trips, such as to Rajasthan, once every couple of years. I am currently confused between the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7L diesel and the Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O). While the XUV 7XO offers more features and is significantly more affordable, I have concerns regarding software glitches, fuel efficiency, and potential DPF-related issues. On the other hand, the Innova Hycross is more expensive and offers fewer features, but is known for better comfort, reliability, and efficiency. I already own a Hyundai Creta Diesel Knight Edition. Given these factors, is the price difference worth paying for the Innova Hycross? Also, should I consider any other alternatives in this segment?

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O), it will offer comfort for your parents, worry‑free city use, and long trips. It is the safer and more relaxing choice, even at the higher price. Your mother and grandmother will sit more comfortably because the floor is lower, the seats are higher and wider, and getting in and out is easier than in the Mahindra XUV 7XO. On the Mumbai‑Pune run, it rides smoothly, stays steady at speed, and the cabin stays quiet. In daily use, the petrol‑hybrid powertrain feels very smooth and uses less fuel in city traffic, and there is no diesel DPF to worry about at all. Toyota’s reliability and strong service network add peace of mind, and resale is usually stronger, too.One thing to be aware of: under hard acceleration, the engine can get a bit loud, and the boot with all three rows up is modest. So, plan accordingly for your Rajasthan trips. Also, check current waiting periods.If you want to save a big chunk of money and value features and strong highway performance, the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 L diesel is still a solid pick. Your monthly Pune drives and 20 km office run should keep the DPF happy, though the odd software glitch in the infotainment is a possibility.Given your family’s needs, the Hycross ZX(O) is the one you will worry about the least. When you test it, have your mother and grandmother try getting in and out and spend 20 minutes in the second row over speed breakers and rough patches.

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