As the year 2025 is coming to an end, we are also nearing the launch of the upcoming Mahindra XUV 7XO. The facelift avatar of the XUV700 will finally bring a new design, upmarket interior & new features to the SUV. Now, although the XUV700 never lacked in terms of features, its competitor, the Tata Safari, has a slight edge. So, if you think that the facelift will put the Mahindra 7-seater in the driver’s seat, let us remind you that Tata Motors has recently introduced the Safari, not just with a new petrol engine, but has also introduced some new features! So, how will the XUV 7XO fare against the Safari in terms of features? Let’s have a look!
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XUV 7XO Vs Tata Safari – Features Compared!
Let’s come straight to the point. The XUV700 is a decently feature-loaded SUV. With the facelift, the SUV is expected to share the feature list with the recently launched XEV 9S. Below we have mentioned common features that the Safari currently has & the XUV 7XO is expected to get. Alongside, we have also mentioned a few unique features expected for the XUV 7XO –
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| Common Features | XUV 7XO Unique Features | Tata Safari Unique Features |
| Powered & Ventilated Front Seats | Triple Screen Layout (3×12.3-inch screens) | 14.5-inch Touchscreen System By Samsung NEO QLED |
| Sliding & Reclining Second Row Seats | 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | Ventilated Rear Seats (6-seater version) |
| Panoramic Sunroof | AR Head-up Display | Powered Tailgate |
| Powered Boss Mode | Ventilated Second Row Seats (Bench Row) | Digital IRVM |
| Rear Window Sun Shades | Acoustic Laminated Glass Windows | Camera Washer (front & rear) |
| Level 2+ ADAS | Dual Wireless Charging Pad | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Dual Zone Auto AC | NFC Key | Winged Headrest (2nd Row) |
| 540-degree Camera |
Engine Options
Until now, the Mahindra XUV700 has always had an edge over the Safari in terms of engine options. But now, the Safari finally gets the missing pieces with the introduction of a new petrol engine! Having said that, the XUV 7XO is highly expected to continue with the same engine options. So, let’s take a quick look at the engine options of both these SUVs –
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| Engine Options | Mahindra XUV 7XO | Tata Safari |
| Petrol | 2.0-litre TGDi | 1.5-litre TGDi |
| Power & Torque | 197bhp & 380Nm | 168bhp & 280Nm |
| Gearbox | 6MT & 6AT | 6MT & 6AT |
| Diesel | 2.2-litre | 2.0-litre |
| Power & Torque | 182bhp & 450Nm | 168bhp & 350Nm |
| Gearbox | 6MT & 6AT | 6MT & 6AT |
Also, it is worth noting that the Mahindra 7-seater can be opted with AWD, while the Safari does not get it.
Overall, the competition is going to be full of excitement with the launch of XUV 7XO on the 5th of January 2026. Currently, the XUV700 is priced between Rs 16.50 lakh & Rs 30.65 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). With a facelift, the prices are expected to see a hike by up to Rs 70,000. On the other hand, the Safari diesel is priced between Rs 17.50 lakh & Rs 30.97 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). But soon, with the official launch of the petrol Safari, the prices should come down!
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