Which trim of the Mahindra XUV 7XO should you buy – Introduction

Almost half a decade after Mahindra introduced the XUV700, the new XUV 7XO has been launched as its thoroughly updated successor. The exterior design of the XUV 7XO is an evolution over the XUV700’s, while retaining the same exterior dimensions as the latter. However, the facelift has brought along new styling cues both on the exterior and interior, while extending the premium look and feel of the XUV700.

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO price and powertrains

Price: Rs 13.66-26.37 lakh (ex-showroom)

The 2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO starts at Rs 13.66 lakh for the entry-level AX 7-seater MT variant, topping out at Rs 24.11 lakh for the AX7L 6-seater AT variant. Do note that the prices mentioned are only applicable to the first 40,000 customer deliveries, post which there will be a revision. The Mahindra XUV 7XO is available in six trims that include the AX, AX3, AX5, AX7, AX7T (Tech) and AX7L (Luxury). Check the following table for a variant-wise breakdown of the XUV 7XO’s prices.

The Mahindra XUV 7XO goes up against other three-row midsize SUVs like the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and Tata Safari. Similar to its rivals, the XUV 7XO is also available with petrol and diesel engine options, along with manual and automatic transmission choices, depending on the trim. For further details on the Mahindra XUV 7XO’s powertrain specifications, check out the following table.

The petrol-powered variants of the 2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO utilise a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol mill. Called the ‘mStallion’, this four-cylinder direct-injection engine churns out 200hp at 5,000rpm and 380Nm of torque, available between 1,750-3,000rpm.

Meanwhile, the XUV 7XO diesel gets the brand’s ‘mHawk’ engine, which produces 185hp at 3,500rpm. The torque is capped at 420Nm (1,600-2,800rpm) when paired with the 6-speed manual gearbox, with 450Nm available between 1,750-2,800rpm when mated to the 6-speed torque-converter automatic.

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO colours

The new XUV 7XO is available in seven exterior colours.

There are only two light shades available with the Mahindra XUV 7XO, namely Desert Myst and Everest White. The other exterior colour options of the XUV 7XO are Galaxy Grey, Midnight Black, Nebula Blue, Ruby Velvet, and Stealth Black. Mahindra is offering a new beige and brown interior colour theme, with the two-spoke steering wheel in the top trims wrapped in two-tone leather.

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO trim-wise features

AX price: Rs 13.66-14.96 lakh

• Bi-LED projector headlights with DRLs
• Clear-lens LED taillights
• Piano-black exterior cladding
• Flush door handles
• 17-inch steel wheels with cover
• Sharkfin antenna
• Roof rails
• Rear spoiler
• Electrically adjustable ORVMs
• Zip, Zap, Zoom and Custom drive modes (Diesel only)
• Automatic engine stop-start
• 12.3-inch triple-screen setup
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• AdrenoX connected-car suite
• Built-in Alexa with ChatGPT
• Smartwatch connectivity
• Cruise control
• 6-speaker audio system
• 65W Type-C and 15W Type-A front charging ports
• 15W Type-A rear charging port
• 12V outlet for the third row
• 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
• Power windows (with one-shot ‘down’ function on the driver’s side)
• Manual AC with second- and third-row vents
• Push-button start
• Front armrest with storage
• Rear armrest with cupholder
• Co-driver sunvisor with mirror
• Tyre-position display
• Multifunction steering wheel
• Height-adjustable front seatbelts
• Manually dimming IRVM
• 6 airbags
• Electronic stability control
• Traction control system
• Hill-hold assist
• Hill-Descent control
• ABS with EBD
• ISOFIX anchors
• ‘Follow Me’ function for the headlights

AX3 price: Rs 16.02-17.94 lakh

Features over AX

• Electrically closing ORVMs with auto-fold function
• Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
• Rear wiper and washer
• Rear demister

AX5 price: Rs 17.52-19.44 lakh

Features over AX3

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic door lock (approach) and unlock (walk-away) function
• Panoramic sunroof
• Telescopic steering wheel adjustment
• Map lights
• Extendable sunvisors
• Front parking sensors

AX7 price: Rs 18.48-20.40 lakh

Features over AX5

• 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
• Boot lamp
• Automatic headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Remote-closing windows cooling (AT only)
• Auto-tilting ORVMs with memory function
• Two-spoke steering wheel
• AdrenoX+ Connect suite with OTT and quick-delivery apps
• Leatherette upholstery
• 6-way powered driver’s seat with Memory and Welcome functions
• Manual ‘Boss’ mode for the co-driver’s seat
• Dual-zone automatic climate control with ‘Max Defrost’ and ‘Quiet’ modes
• Air purifier with AQI display
• Tablet-holder with 65W Type-C port
• Digital video recorder
• Surround-view cameras
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Tyre-pressure monitoring system

AX7T (Tech) price: Rs 20.99-23.44 lakh

Features over AX7

• Passive keyless entry
• Sequential turn indicators
• Headlight ‘Boost’ function
• Front LED foglights and cornering lights
• Ventilated front seats
• Front wireless charging pad
• Electronic parking brake
• 16-speaker Harmon Kardon audio with Dolby Atmos
• Frameless auto-dimming IRVM
• Adaptive cruise control
• Driver-drowsiness detection
• Level 2 ADAS

AX7L (Luxury) price: Rs 22.47-24.92 lakh

Features over AX7T

• 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
• Multi-zone ambient lighting
• Leatherette door trim
• Ventilated second-row seats
• Rear sunblinds
• 6-way electrically operated co-driver’s seat with powered ‘Boss’ mode
• Rear wireless charging pad
• Dolby Vision

If you have a budget of around Rs 20 lakh, the AX7 trim represents good value by packing in plenty of features, both for the front- and rear-seat occupants, and offering all available powertrain options. On the other hand, if you are chauffeur-driven regularly and like individual captain seats instead of the regular bench-type, upgrading to the top-end AX7L will leave little room for complaints. Not only does this top trim offer seat ventilation and sunblinds, but it also gets a dedicated charging pad for the middle-row occupants.