Mahindra cars in India (14)

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
 

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. 

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.

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.