The XUV700 AX7 is the premium mid-spec variant in the XUV700 lineup, available with both petrol and diesel engines, manual or automatic transmissions, and offered in 6- or 7-seater layouts . It’s powered by the 2.0 L TGDi petrol engine (197 bhp, 380 Nm) or the 2.2 L diesel (136 kW/420 Nm manual, 450 Nm automatic) .
The AX7 stands out with high-end features like ventilated front seats, captain chairs in the second row, auto-dimming IRVM, panoramic sunroof, 18″ alloy wheels, and dual 10.25″ screens running the AdrenoX connected car system. It comes equipped with a full suite of ADAS, including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and forward collision warning. Safety is robust with 6–7 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill assist, ISOFIX mounts, a 360° camera, and a 5-star Global NCAP rating .
It delivers around 15 km/l ARAI fuel efficiency (petrol and diesel), packing a spacious cabin and solid performance—making the AX7 an ideal all-rounder for families and tech-loving drivers alike.
Petrol
2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Petrol with Direct Injection (TGDi), 4-cylinder, 1,999 cc
Power: 147 kW (≈197 bhp) @ 5,000 rpm
Torque: 380 Nm @ 1,750–3,000 rpm
Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic; Front-Wheel Drive only reddit.com+15auto.mahindra.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15carandbike.com+1autos.maxabout.com+1
Diesel
2.2 L mHawk Turbocharged Diesel, 4-cylinder, 2,198 cc
Power: 136 kW (manual)
Torque: 420 Nm (manual) / 450 Nm (automatic) krishnamahindra.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4autos.maxabout.com+4auto.mahindra.com
Fuel Tank: 60 L
ARAI Mileage (Petrol auto): ~16 km/l; Diesel auto: ~16.5 km/l; Petrol manual: ~15 km/l; Diesel manual: ~17 km/l reddit.com+6reddit.com+6carandbike.com+6
Length: 4,695 mm · Width: 1,890 mm · Height: 1,755 mm
Wheelbase: 2,750 mm
Ground Clearance: ~200 mm couriermail.com.au+6auto.mahindra.com+6carandbike.com+6carandbike.com
Boot Space: ~366 L (5‑seater); lesser in 7‑seater carandbike.com
Seating Configurations: 6 or 7 seater options carandbike.com+10autos.maxabout.com+10nanavatimahindra.com+10
Front Suspension: Independent McPherson Strut with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD)
Rear: Independent Multi-link with FSD and stabilizer bar reddit.com+15auto.mahindra.com+15autos.maxabout.com+15
Brakes: Ventilated disc front, solid disc rear mahindra.khokanmotors.in+7autos.maxabout.com+7autos.maxabout.com+7
Tyres & Wheels:
AX7 Petrol: 235/60 R18 tyres on alloy wheels
Diesel AX7: 235/65 R17 alloys; both with 155/90 R18 temporary spare reddit.com+9auto.mahindra.com+9autos.maxabout.com+9mahindra.khokanmotors.in+5autos.maxabout.com+5autos.maxabout.com+5
Airbags: 6 (front, side, curtain)
Braking & Stability Systems: ABS with EBD, ESC, Hill Assist, ISOFIX mounts, speed-sensing auto door locks, rear parking sensors + camera auto.mahindra.com
ADAS (on Automatic): Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Blind-Spot Monitor, Driver Attention Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, 360° View Camera, Adaptive High Beam Assist en.wikipedia.org+7auto.mahindra.com+7reddit.com+7
Climate Control: Dual-zone automatic with rear AC vents rathimotors.com+13auto.mahindra.com+13autos.maxabout.com+13
Infotainment: 10.24″ touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, AdrenoX connected tech, wireless charging, 6‑speaker audio auto.mahindra.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
Panoramic Sunroof, cruise control, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry with push start, power tailgate (select trims)
The Mahindra XUV700 AX7 is a premium mid-variant SUV offering powerful petrol (197 bhp) and diesel (182 bhp) engines with manual or automatic options. It features a panoramic sunroof, dual 10.25″ displays, ADAS safety tech, and 18″ alloys—making it a tech-rich, family-friendly 6/7-seater SUV with strong performance and top-tier safety.