Published : 10 January 2026
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Nikil Jonathan
Mahindra launched the new 2026 XUV 7XO, which is essentially the XUV700 facelift, on January 7, 2026. The new XUV 7XO’s turbo petrol variants are priced from Rs. 13.66 lakh to Rs. 23.64 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it in direct competition with C2- and D1-segment SUVs such as the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus and the recently-launched Tata Safari turbo petrol.

In this article, we compare the 2026 XUV 7XO’s turbo petrol engine specs with that of its rivals to see how it stacks up.
The new XUV 7XO is offered with the same 2L turbo petrol engine as its predecessor, the XUV700. In comparison, the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar offer smaller 1.5L turbo petrol engines.
Check out how the XUV 7XO turbo petrol compares against its rivals in the table below:
Click on the following links for more details about the 2026 XUV 7XO as well as the new Tata Safari turbo petrol:
Also Read: 2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Rivals – Dimensions Compared
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2026 Tata Safari Petrol Vs Diesel: Price Difference, Features Compared
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