Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Tata Safari – Which One’s Better?

The long and hard battle of the two 7-seater SUVs has just gotten better as both the Safari and the XUV 700 have now received some updates. The XUV 700 has just received a facelift and is now called the XUV 7XO, while the Tata Safari has received a bunch of features and a much-awaited petrol engine option. So, how do these SUVs compare with these new upgrades? Let’s find out!
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Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Tata Safari

Mahindra has launched the XUV 7XO with a plethora of new features and tech, along with a fresh new look. On the other hand, Tata has launched the Safari petrol along with a great deal of new features. While the Safari petrol’s prices are yet to be announced, it is only fair to see which of these two SUVs would be the better choice. So, let’s start off with the design!

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Design

With a new nameplate, the XUV 7XO has also received a great deal of cosmetic upgrades. The front fascia of the SUV has been tweaked thoroughly with a new headlight setup, sharper LED DRLs, a new grille design, a revised front bumper, and much more. Towards the rear, the SUV gets a new taillight design along with a black plaque across the boot. Moreover, the rear bumper design has also been tweaked,and there is black cladding all around the car to give it a unique design. One of the key highlights is the new 19-inch wheels, which have an aero design. That said, Mahindra has put some work into the new XUV 7XO. However, the audience’s reaction to the design is mixed. What do you think of the new design? Let us know!

The Tata Safari, on the other hand, has always been a good-looking SUV. The latest petrol update did not really bring in any cosmetic changes. However, Tata did offer a new Red Dark version. The Safari has an imposing stance and continues to turn heads on the streets. 

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Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Tata Safari – Interior

The new XUV 7XO gets a massive overhaul on the inside and closely resembles the recently launched XEV 9S. To set it apart from the EV, the XUV 7XO gets a brown and beige dual-tone interior. This theme adds a more premium and sophisticated touch to the interior. The dashboard design is well laid out, and the fit and finish seem premium.

On the other hand, the Safari gets multiple interior themes, including all-black (Dark or Stealth Edition), White, and Tan (Adventure variants). However, with the new Red Dark edition, the Safari also gets the option of a Red and black interior, giving it a more sporty feel. The dashboard is not cluttered, and the material quality around the cabin is pretty good. 

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Features

The Mahindra XUV 7XO has been launched with a plethora of features to enhance user comfort and convenience. Features include a 12.3-inch triple-screen setup, a 540-degree camera, front and rear ventilated seats, powered front seats, a panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and much more. 

On the other hand, the Safari gets features like a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, ventilated front and rear seats, powered front seats, powered boss mode, an ADAS suite and much more. However, along with the latest petrol version of the Safari, Tata has offered a few additional features like a 14.5-inch touchscreen, a digital IRVM, front and rear camera washers and a few more. 

That said, the Mahindra XUV 7XO has the upper hand when it comes to the features list. 

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Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Tata Safari – Powertrain & Pricing

Even though the XUV 7XO gets a plethora of upgrades in design and features, the powertrain has been left untouched. It continues to get 2 engine options: a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine (200bhp & 380Nm) and a 2.2-litre diesel engine (182bhp & 450Nm). Mahindra also offers an AWD version with the diesel mill. Both these engines have been quite popular for their exhilarating performance, and we expect that to remain the same in the newer models. 

On the contrary, Tata has introduced a petrol engine in the Safari, derived from the Sierra. However, the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine makes more power and torque (+10 bhp and +25Nm) than in the Sierra. So, the Safari now produces 168bhp and 280Nm of torque. On the other hand, the diesel engine produces 168bhp and 350Nm of torque.

Compared to the XUV 7XO, the Safari’s petrol and diesel engines feel underpowered on paper at least. 

Mahindra has done a great job with the pricing of the XUV 7XO. It is now priced between Rs 16.40 Lakh to Rs 30.38 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai). However, we believe that Tata has nailed it with the pricing of the Safari. Thanks to the addition of the petrol engine, Tata has now priced the Safari aggressively with a price tag ranging from Rs 15.77 Lakh to Rs 30.97 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai). 

So which one of these SUVs would you pick?

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