If you want to buy a premium 7-seater SUV in India, the usual choices are the Mahindra XUV 7XO and the Tata Safari. While both of them are great options in that segment, which one of the two is a better value-for-money proposition for someone with a budget of around Rs 25 lakh? Let’s take a look!
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Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO – Value For Money Variants Compared!
As we are considering a budget of around Rs 25 lakh, you can get the Safari Adventure X Plus diesel automatic variant at Rs 25.23 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) and the XUV 7XO AX7 diesel automatic variant at Rs 25.18 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). As far as cosmetics and features are concerned, both are well-equipped, so which one is better?
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Features Compared
The Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 variant is loaded to the brim with features. Features include:
- A triple screen setup
- 540-degree camera
- Powered driver’s seat
- 18-inch alloys
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Air Purifier
- Panoramic Glassroof
- 4 drive modes
- Intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Leatherette seats and upholstery
- Key fob with remote cooling
- Blind view monitor
- DAVINCI damping technology
On the contrary, the Tata Safari Adventure X Plus variant gets features like:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- 10.25-inch instrument cluster
- Powered driver’s seat
- 3 Drive modes
- ADAS
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Adventure Oak leatherette interiors
- 360-degree camera
That said, the Safari does offer ADAS in this variant, allowing it to have the upper hand in terms of safety. However, the XUV 7XO gets more features like the 540-degree camera, an extra screen, automatic climate control and much more. So, if you are looking for more features from your car, the XUV 7XO might just be the better choice for you. So, what about performance?
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Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO – Powertrain
The XUV 7XO gets a 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 182bhp and 450Nm of torque along with a 6-speed AT. On the other hand, the Safari gets a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 168bhp and 350Nm of torque along with a 6-speed AT. So, in terms of engine performance, the XUV 7XO has an upper hand by quite some margin.
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Overall Value For Money – Verdict
Before we get to the final verdict, both the Safari and the XUV 7XO are amazing choices, offering a comfortable, safe and feature-rich cabin experience. As we have to choose the better value-for-money option, the XUV 7XO takes the win. Being a newer car with more features, the XUV 7XO offers better bang for your buck, while the Safari does lack the same amount of features at Rs 25 lakh. So, which one of these would you choose?
