Our most recent review of the 2026 Mahindra XUV700 resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Managing Editor Tim Nicholson had this to say at the time: The Mahindra XUV700 is a solid, well-rounded family SUV. It has a practical cabin with a usable third row and a punchy turbocharged powertrain. The Indian manufacturer needs to address a few things like interior quality and some ADAS calibration and there’s more work to do when it comes to ride and handling. But overall this seven-seat SUV represents exceptional value for money against some pricier rivals and should be on more consideration lists.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Tim Nicholson liked most about this particular version of the Mahindra XUV700: Value for money, Punchy engine, Versatile, well-appointed interior
Only 'Everest White' is a no-cost colour. 'Midnight Black', 'Dazzling Silver' and 'Red Rage' are $495 options.
The Mahindra XUV700 is a seven-seat family SUV with two seats in the third row. The passenger-side single outboard seat tumbles flat then up, leaving plenty of space to get into the third row. For child seats there are two ISOFIX points and two top tethers.
The Mahindra XUV700's cabin is well designed and executed, but won't win any design awards. It is functional and easy to navigate with a mix of soft and hard materials and a mix of trim colours throughout. There is ample occupant space in the second row and more space than you'd expect in the third row.
Standard gear in some grades includes a panoramic sunroof, dual 10.25 inch screens, synthetic leather trim, and keyless entry and start, a 12-speaker audio system, wireless charging and a leather steering wheel. You also get a 360-degree surround-view monitor, Bluetooth, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control, 18-inch alloy wheels and an electronic park brake.
Mahindra doesn’t provide figures for boot space, those figures, but with all three rows in place, there's not much room behind the third row. Just enough for three backpacks or a few shopping bags in a row. When the third row is lowered, there’s ample luggage space.
The XUV700 is powered by Mahindra's ‘mStallion’ 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine delivering 149kW of power and 380Nm of torque. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels only.
Expect zero to 100km/h acceleration in around 9.5 seconds and a top speed in the region of 180km/h.
Mahindra says the official combined cycle fuel use is 8.3L/100km and it has a 60-litre fuel tank. This makes for a theoretical driving range of 723km.