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Trending Questions on Mahindra Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts
I currently own a 2020 Kia Seltos petrol manual and want to upgrade to a larger car (over 4.5 m) with good driving dynamics and a comfortable ride. I prefer petrol only (not an EV) due to limited charging access. My budget is ₹35 lakh. Please suggest suitable options.
A logical option for you is the all-new Seltos, which goes on sale in January 2026.
The new Kia Seltos is much bigger than the outgoing model, offering more legroom and luggage space than your current Seltos. However, if you want a change from the Seltos, you could also consider the Mahindra XUV 7X0, which is a facelift of the Mahindra XUV700 and is a large, spacious SUV with a choice of strong petrol and diesel engines. The diesel 7X0 would be our pick
I currently drive a Hyundai i20 Active that returns about 9-10 km/l for me, which I find very low. I’m planning to upgrade to a manual car under ₹12 lakh and am considering the Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, or the new Hyundai Venue. Please suggest which would be best.
We would recommend the new Hyundai Venue as it is a very good all-rounder, and you will get a well-equipped variant too.
Pick from the naturally aspirated petrol models as the turbo petrol engine is very sensitive to driving style, and its real-world efficiency is often well lower than the claimed figure.
The Mahindra 3XO is also a good all-rounder; however, it's geared more towards a peppy drive experience, and this comes at the expense of fuel efficiency, and since which is important for you, so it's best avoided.
I currently use a 2016 Hyundai Grand i10 and have completed around 1,05,000km. I now want to buy a 7-seater EV at an affordable price. Please suggest the best option for me.
I want to buy a 7-seater for my family with a 70:30 highway-to-city usage pattern and an annual running of around 10,000 to 12,000km. I am considering the Invicto Zeta Plus with year-end discounts, the HyCross GX, and the XEV 9S. My buying motivators are Comfort, build-to-last quality and low maintenance, as I will be keeping it for a long time. Which one should I choose?
I want to buy a car for my father and am confused between the Toyota Innova Hycross GX(O) and the Mahindra XUV700. Mahindra may launch the facelift in January 2026, while there is no update on a Hycross facelift. I’m unsure whether to wait until January or go ahead with the current Hycross.
I’m confused between the Tata Safari and the Mahindra XUV700 - which should I choose?
Between the Tata Safari and the Mahindra XUV700, it’s the Mahindra car that we would recommend. It is more comfortable, has strong engines, offers a more refined driving experience and has better features.
The Safari scores well on design, feels a bit tougher over bad sections and has the more spacious third row, but all things considered, the Mahindra XUV700 is better. It might be worth waiting for a few months, however, as the XUV700 facelift is just around the corner.
I plan to upgrade my car. My monthly running is around 1,000–1,500 km. I’ve shortlisted the Innova HyCross (petrol, non-hybrid) and the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol). Which one should I buy? My budget is up to ₹25 lakh.
The Mahindra XUV700 would be a better choice in this comparison. The Toyota car, while more spacious, is quite thirsty in its non-hybrid guise, with an efficiency of around 7kpl in the city and around 9kpl on the highway.
Considering your monthly running, a petrol SUV would be the right choice and here, the XUV700 is the better product. It has better features than the Toyota Innova HyCross. The ride and handling are nicer, and the engine performs a lot better, too. It is the better overall package and our recommendation.
I own a Dzire petrol car and want to replace it with a new petrol car. Please suggest the best petrol car in the ₹10-12 lakh range.
I want to buy a new Mahindra XUV 3XO but am confused between the petrol and diesel variants. My monthly average run is 400-500 km. Which fuel option should I choose?
Since your running isn't high - only around 6,000km a year - it would make sense for you to opt for the petrol.
The higher purchase price of the diesel won't be justified given your usage. For reference, the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L for the petrol-manual variant costs Rs 12.75 lakh and Rs 13.43 lakh for the diesel-manual (ex-showroom), and the price delta will only be greater when it comes to on-road prices.
I want to buy a new SUV that offers the fuel efficiency and ownership experience of a hybrid like the Hyryder, the safety and road presence of the Scorpio N, and the comfort of a 6-seater automatic petrol like the XUV700. I also want to keep this new car for around 10-12 years. Please suggest a model that can meet most of these requirements.
Last Updated on: 26 Nov 2025