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•33w

I want to buy an SUV as big as the Innova. It should look good, have an engine capacity of 2,000cc or more, and deliver decent mileage, all within a budget of Rs 22 lakh. Please advise whether I should choose petrol or diesel, and whether a sunroof is worth opting for. There are only two of us, so cabin space is not a priority, but we need a large boot as we carry a lot of luggage.

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•32w
The Mahindra XUV700 is a good option to consider. It is spacious, has a large boot, and is available with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine.
The petrol engine is smooth and refined, and while it is not as punchy as the diesel, it is quite tractable and will be more than adequate for your needs. The diesel engine, on the other hand, is quite punchy and will be better suited for highway drives.
Both engines are available with a choice of a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The automatic is quite smooth and responsive, and it will make your daily commute quite hassle-free.
The XUV700 is also quite feature-loaded, and it is available with a sunroof, so you can opt for that variant. The only downside of this Mahindra car is that it is not as fuel-efficient as its rivals, and you can expect a mileage of around 8-10kmpl in the city and 12-14kmpl on the highway.
Do wait until next month, though, as a new version called the XUV 7XO will be launching.
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