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.

Autocar India

•17h

Go for the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 L automatic - for your focus on reliability, easy upkeep and safety, it is the safer pick over the Tata Harrier. In daily use, the 7XO feels smoother and lighter to drive, especially in the city, and the automatic makes traffic stress-free. Mahindra’s network is wide, and parts are easy to get, which helps keep maintenance simple. The 7XO comes from the proven XUV700 line, and in the AX7 L, you get strong safety tech. It includes multiple airbags and driver aids that warn and even act if you’re distracted, which adds real peace of mind.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Tata Harrier

Autocar India

•1d

Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX base petrol manual for your family's use. A few long trips each year, it is the more comfortable and easier everyday choice than the Scorpio-N Z4 petrol manual. In daily driving, the XUV 7XO feels smoother and quieter; the ride is much smoother and more composed, even at speed. The back seat is wider and more supportive, which helps on long drives with the family, and the third row is a bit more comfortable, too. Mahindra’s service reach is the same for both, so upkeep is straightforward.One thing to note is that the petrol won't be very fuel-efficient in the city. Choose the Scorpio-N Z4 petrol manual only if you often face very bad roads or want a very tall, tough-feeling vehicle above all else. It can take abuse, but the ride bounces more, and the step-in is higher.When you test drive both, load the back seat with family, drive over some bad patches, and take it on the highway to check stability.

Mahindra Scorpio N

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol automatic in the AX3-level trim you’re eyeing with 15,000 km a year and mostly city use, the petrol will be smoother and simpler to live with. You don’t have to think about diesel habits, and there is no DPF to worry about in slow city runs.What you give up with petrol is fuel efficiency. In our real-world testing, we managed around 7.8kpl in the city, so expect more visits to the pump. Choose the XUV 7XO diesel automatic instead only if you do regular long highway runs, often carry a full family with luggage, or drive in hilly areas. But be aware, the diesels' DPF can clog with only short trips, so you may need an occasional 20-30 minute highway drive to clean it.On your mix, the petrol automatic keeps life easy day to day and will suit you best. During the test drive, do a slow crawl in traffic and a quick U-turn to see how smoothly the petrol picks up and check its maneuverability in traffic.

Mahindra XUV 7XO