Mahindra has increased the prices of its flagship ICE SUV XUV7XO from October 2026. This SUV is the facelift version of XUV700 and is quite popular in the Indian market. The company has kept the prices of base and top variants the same, but the middle variants have been increased by Rs 7,500 to Rs 20,000. The rising input costs, rise in fuel prices, logistics expenses and inflation of electronic components like chips are being held responsible for the price hike.
It is known for its powerful engine, feature-loaded cabin and strong safety. Now with the new prices, this SUV has become even more expensive, due to which buyers will have to spend a little extra budget. Nevertheless, it remains a strong contender in the segment. Let us know which variants’ prices have increased?
Which variant’s prices increased?
The price hike has been implemented in both petrol and diesel variants from October 2026. The base AX petrol MT remains priced at Rs 13.99 lakh, while the top-spec AX7L diesel AT AWD is priced at Rs 25.79 lakh. In the middle variants, the price of petrol has increased from Rs 8,000 to Rs 14,999 and that of diesel has increased from Rs 7,499 to Rs 20,000. The highest hike is Rs 20,000 in AX7 diesel MT. All prices are ex-showroom.
Design and interior
The XUV7XO gets an updated front grille, bi-LED projector headlamps with DRL, clear lens LED tail lamps and 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. The interior features a coast-to-coast triple 12.3-inch HD screen setup, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, boss mode and ambient lighting.
Features and safety
This includes AdrenoX connectivity, built-in Alexa with ChatGPIT, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio with Dolby Atmos and a 540-degree camera. In safety, 6 to 7 airbags, ESC, ABS, hill hold-descent control, level-2 EDAS and BNCAP 5-star rating are available.
engine option
It gets 2.0-litre mStallion turbo petrol (approx. 200-203 bhp, 380 Nm) and 2.2-litre mHawk turbo diesel (approx. 182-185 bhp, 420-450 Nm). Both are available with 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. There is also AWD option on diesel AT. According to ARAI, the mileage is around 13-15 km/litre in petrol and 16-17 km/litre in diesel.
