Mahindra XUV500 vs Genesis GV70
What's the difference?

Mahindra XUV500

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2018 price

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Genesis GV70

$80,300 - $132,718

2026 price

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Summary

2018 Mahindra XUV500

2026 Genesis GV70

By Andrew Chesterton

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Electric motor type

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Vehicle type

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Fuel Efficiency

6.7L/100km (combined)

Electric range

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Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating

Likes

Cheap way into seven seats
Petrol/auto combination a winner
Hugely spacious third row

Dripping with luxury features
Pretty inside and out
Great ongoing ownership value

Dislikes

Underwhelming safety
Steering that requires plenty of guesswork
Cheap-feeling interior

Spongey in corners
Lower EV range than some rivals
Boot is on the smaller side

2018 Mahindra XUV500 Summary

Just in case attacking Australia's crowded SUV market with a virtually unheard of Indian brand wasn't a high enough hurdle to leap over, Mahindra had made its task even harder - think a Bollywood version of Mission Impossible - by launching its XUV500 SUV here with a diesel engine (which nobody wanted) and a manual gearbox (which few could even remember how to use).

Fortunately, it fixed one of those issues late in 2016, finally adding an automatic transmission to the line-up. And now, at long last, it's fixed the other.

This, then, is the petrol-powered XUV500 SUV. And, on paper at least, it's the most sense-making Mahindra to date.

For one, it's a ferociously cheap way into a new seven-seat SUV. For another, it's pretty well equipped, even from the base level. There's a long warranty, an equally long roadside assistance offering, and there's capped-price servicing, too.

So, should the mainstream SUV players be looking over their shoulders?

Spoiler alert: no.

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2026 Genesis GV70 Summary

The Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance has had a meaningful update, and it’s not just a light refresh.

This latest version brings significant improvements to technology, safety, and design.

With only one grade available, this review looks at whether it’s the smart choice for anyone wanting to step into a luxury electric medium SUV.

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2018 Mahindra XUV500 2026 Genesis GV70

Verdict

This petrol-powered and well-priced XUV500 W6 might mark Mahindra's most convincing effort at cracking Australia's congested SUV market, but we're still not completely convinced.

That said, it's certainly cheap, the ownership credentials stack up and it's a very comfortable way to transport seven people.

Verdict

The updated Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance is packed with features, effortless on the road, and backed by fantastic ownership value. This isn’t just polished luxury, it’s smart luxury, making it a vehicle worth serious consideration. The only caveat? I’d opt for a different interior colour to white if you have kids or pets.

Mahindra XUV500 vs Genesis GV70 What's the difference?

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Mahindra XUV500 vs Genesis GV70
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