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Priyatham

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Hello Autocar, I'm confused between XEV9s or Harrier/7x0 Diesel. With company carlease policy Xev 9S P3 79, Harrier Adv + At diesel, 7x0 AX7 Diesel AT, Cost me around ~20lakhs. (any 20 lakhs ex showroom fueld or ~27lakh ex showroom EV), I plan to keep the vehcile for 10+ years long term. My monthly driving is around 1200 to 1500, of which 60% is city usage. and alteast ~2000km long drivers in ayear, planned. I'm not going for Petrol because of low FE. EV I'm little worried of charing infra and all. expecing 2nd child in june. wating for charger with 2 childer one board feels little hectic. please suggest a good car with good FE and maintance.

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The Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 Diesel AT is an excellent all rounder. For your 1,200-1,500 km a month, mostly city with a few long trips, and a growing family, it fits best across comfort, space, ease of use and long-term running costs. The diesel automatic is smooth in traffic and relaxed on highways, so you will not feel tired on those 2,000km long drives in a year. The extra row is handy with two kids and luggage; with the last row folded you get a huge boot. Mahindra’s service network is wide, and long-term ownership is generally simple. 

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Abhijeet D

3w

Under car lease policy Mahindra 9s EV has a major caveat regarding life time warranty of your battery. The reason is mahindra's condition is that you should be the first owner to avail the warranty, however in case of car lease your company is the first owner until you clear your loan and its mentioned in the RC book. Once you clear the EMIs then the ownership is transferred to your name, making you 2nd owner. This you loose the warranty part.

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Nagendra vannemreddy

3w

I am planning to buy a new suv. My monthly commute is around 2000km city and highway. My budget 20 lakhs . Confusion to buy between safari & harrier. Which is better. For family purpose

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Shyam Sunder

3w

Before you write off the EV, check the infra on your routes by downloading MG eHub. It's available for anyone. Most routes have a lot of infra now and rapidly growing as well. I bought my EV primarily for highway driving 3 years back and I am very happy.

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S Sinha

10w

I am planning to buy a premium SUV in the ₹30-40 lakh segment and prefer a model without captain seats. After test-driving the Toyota Hycross, Tata Safari, and Mahindra XUV 7XO, I have booked the XUV 7XO AX7L diesel automatic 2WD, which has a waiting period of around six months. However, I am not in a hurry. While the Safari offered a more spacious third row and better suspension, the XUV felt more powerful, and Mahindra has a better reputation for service compared to Tata. I dropped the Hycross because the VX(O) variant misses some features, has smaller tyres, and the interior does not feel like a significant upgrade over my Ecosport, despite the higher price. I initially chose diesel for better mileage, but I am now concerned about potential DPF-related issues, as nearly 80% of my driving will be in Bangalore city.

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Your observations are correct, and the Mahindra XUV 7XO does feel like the most modern and luxurious of the three vehicles you have shortlisted. It certainly is the most emotion-driven choice, as it has the most powerful engine and the sharpest driving dynamics. However, you're also right about the need for DPF maintenance, which, with your 80 percent Bengaluru city usage, will require some extra effort. Moreover, if you are looking for efficiency, the XUV7XO - even the diesel - is not the right choice. Mahindra typically tunes its engines for performance over mileage, and if there is a mileage benefit to the diesel, it will be felt out on the highway, rather than in the city.Thus, if mileage is a concern, the Toyota Innova Hycross strong hybrid is a much better choice, with excellent figures irrespective of city or highway use. If your budget stretches to Rs 40 lakh, consider going for the higher ZX (O) variant, which gives you more creature comforts inside the cabin. And if service is a consideration, Toyota is on a much higher level than both other brands. It's also got the most spacious cabin, especially in the third row. It's not the most emotional or exciting choice, but when it comes to peace of mind, it's hard to fault.

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Tauseef siddique

5d

I am planning to buy the Kia Seltos diesel HTK model, but I am worried about DPF issues. I have also heard about some mechanical issues in the car. Please suggest if I should go ahead or consider the XUV 7XO instead. My usage is 70% highway.

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Your usage is the key here. With 70% highway driving, you are actually in the ideal scenario for a modern diesel. DPF issues are not brand-specific; they are usage-specific. The filter needs regular high-speed runs to regenerate, and that typically happens when you drive for 20-30 minutes at steady speeds above 60kph. Since most of your driving is on highways, the car will naturally regenerate the DPF, and you are very unlikely to face issues.The fear around Kia Seltos diesel DPF problems is often overstated. Yes, some owners have reported issues, but these are largely seen in cars used mainly for short, stop-and-go city drives without proper regeneration cycles. In regular highway use, these engines generally run without problems.Coming to the car itself, the Seltos diesel is a refined, efficient and well-sorted package. It is smooth, easy to drive and very comfortable on highways, which suits your usage perfectly. It also offers better refinement and overall polish compared to the Mahindra XUV 7XO.The XUV 7XO, on the other hand, offers a stronger engine and more space, but it is less efficient. Being a larger car, it is also harder to drive and park in everyday conditions, and it comes at a higher price compared to the Seltos.

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Mayu Patil

13h

I am planning to buy a new SUV with a budget of ₹12-14 lakh and am confused between the Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX Petrol and the Skoda Kylaq Manual Petrol. My monthly running is quite high at around 2,500 km, including approximately 1,600 km on highways and 800 km in the city. Which of these offers better real-world mileage in such driving conditions? Which would be more cost-effective for long-term maintenance, considering the high yearly running? With an annual usage of nearly 30,000 km, should I continue with these petrol options, or would the diesel XUV 3XO be a more logical and financially sensible choice?

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With a Rs 12-14 lakh budget, the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7 diesel manual is the smarter pick for you because your running is high and most of it is on open roads where a diesel saves a lot of fuel. On your first question, between the two petrols you named - the Mahindra XUV 3XO petrol and the Skoda Kylaq - the Kylaq 1.0 TSI manual usually gives slightly better real-world mileage on long highway drives if you cruise at steady speeds. In city use, they’re closer, and of course choosing the automatic gearbox of either will lower the mileage figures further. Turbo petrols in general are highly sensitive to your driving style when it comes to the real-world mileage they deliver. But Mahindra tends to prioritise performance over fuel economy in its engines.On long-term costs, Skoda has 15,000km service gaps, so you’d likely do two services a year. Mahindra typically calls you in a little sooner, so you may do three. Per visit, Skoda parts and fluids can be a touch pricier, while Mahindra parts are usually cheaper, and the network is wider. Over 30,000km a year, the rupee-per-km on the two petrols ends up similar, with a slight edge to Mahindra.Given your third point, yes - at 30,000 km a year, the XUV 3XO diesel manual makes stronger financial sense. It will use a lot less fuel on highways and has an easy pull for overtaking. The only caveat is that diesel cars have a soot filter that requires regular highway runs to regenerate or clean. But your usage pattern suits this well. Overall, for your mix, the 3XO diesel fits best.

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Posted on: 11 Apr 2026