Mahindra has sharpened the appeal of its popular XUV700 SUV in 2025, with upgraded styling, enhanced features, and new variants geared toward making the vehicle feel more premium. The 2025 model aims to balance rugged capability with comfort and tech, appealing to families, tech savvy drivers, and those who want luxury in their daily drive.
What’s New & Upgraded
- Exterior Refresh: The front grille has been redesigned to be bolder and more noticeable. LED headlamps with sharper DRLs, new alloy wheel designs (around 18 to 19 inch depending on variant) and revised bumpers give it a more upscale look. Subtle chrome accents and dual-tone color schemes are part of the design upgrades. Some editions like the “Ebony Edition” enhance style with darker themes and premium finishes.
- Interior & Cabin Comfort: Higher trims feature panoramic sunroof options, soft touch materials, leatherette upholstery, dual 10.25 inch screens in many trims (for infotainment and instrument cluster), ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, and improved comfort for second row passengers. The cabin aims for a more premium feel than earlier versions.
- Technology & Connectivity: Mahindra is pushing more connected car features, including the AdrenoX system. There are improved touchscreen infotainment, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, possibility of a triple-screen setup (in higher trims), and advanced driver assistance features like zoomed ADAS, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist etc.
- Safety Features: Multiple variants come with enhanced safety hardware: airbags, stability control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, 360 degree cameras, and driver aids. The focus seems to be not just on performance but on safety and family comfort.
- Power & Performance: The SUV offers petrol and diesel engine options. Diesel variants are tuned to deliver strong torque, and there are both manual and automatic transmissions. All wheel drive (AWD) remains available in select trims, for those wanting better handling or offroad ability.
- Variant Changes & Pricing: Some five seater variants have been discontinued, emphasizing the model as primarily a 6 or 7 seater SUV now. Pricing has seen adjustments due to recent GST revisions. Base and top trims differ significantly in features and price, giving buyers options depending on budget and desired luxury level.
What Stands Out
Mahindra’s strategy with the 2025 XUV700 appears to be moving upmarket delivering more luxury and tech without drifting too far from its core strengths (robust build, strong engines, traffic friendly ride). The refreshed design, safety updates, and focus on comfort are likely to appeal in city and highway use alike.
For customers who want a SUV with both presence and practicality (strong engine, safety, tech), the 2025 XUV700 offers a strong value proposition. One area that buyers will watch closely is how well the premium features hold up (fit and finish, after sales service, etc.), especially in the face of variants with many trims.
Considerations Before Buying
- Premium features often come only in higher trims lower versions may miss some of the upgraded tech or materials.
- The third row is better suited for short trips or children long rides with full load may compromise comfort.
- Price differences between trims (and cost of ownership) should be checked, especially after GST, insurance, and local taxes.
- Real-world mileage and maintenance costs will be important, especially for diesels and AWD variants
