I am planning to buy a 7-seater with a budget of ₹25-30 lakh. I like the Mahindra 7XO but am confused between the petrol and diesel versions. My running is 300-400 km per month with long trips once every six months. Please advise.

Autocar India

•4w

Given your low running of just 300-400km per month, it might seem that the petrol version is the right choice for you. However, while that is true of most cars that offer petrol and diesel options, in the case of the Mahindra XUV 7XO, the opposite might be true.

For one, the price difference between like-for-like petrol and diesel variants is very small, when you consider the overall price of the SUV. And secondly, the diesel is the better of the two engines overall.

It is almost as refined, it is smoother and more relaxed, and there is a small but important advantage in fuel economy, which will pay off in the long run. Plus, should you want it, you get the option of AWD with the diesel engine, which is not available in the petrol version.

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S Sinha

•3w

I have also booked diesel 2wd for better fuel economy even though my annual usage is 8-9k. But I second guessing my decision. I have 2 questions: 1. Because of low annual mileage and the fact I will be driving in Bengaluru traffic conditions, should I be concerned about DPF issue 2. Is there any advantage at all of getting 4wd given I am not going to be off roading and extra dead weight of 4wd lowers economy by 1-1.5km/l even further?

Mohit Sachan

•3w

It is not 4wd and awd and it only engages when you lose traction or when you manually switch it on. It doesnt work all the time so fuel efficiency wont be changed.

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I am currently using a Tata Harrier and am very satisfied with it overall. Now, I am planning to upgrade and am considering two options: either going for the latest version of the Tata Harrier again or choosing the Mahindra XUV 7XO. Could you please advise which would be the better option?

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While the facelift of the Tata Harrier received in 2023 was fairly substantial, it isn’t enough of an upgrade over your Harrier. Instead, we suggest you try something new and opt for the Mahindra XUV 7XO. It is a three-row SUV compared to the two-row Harrier, is better equipped with features such as a triple-screen setup as standard, and offers a more powerful diesel engine. Take a test drive of both SUVs before you decide.

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Is it a good time to buy the Innova Crysta now, or should I go with the Safari? Which is the better option? I am looking for a 7-seater SUV. Or is there any other option to consider?

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