Mahindra XUV700 : Mahindra has discontinued the 5-seater variant of its popular SUV XUV700 in India. Now this vehicle is available only in 6 and 7 seater options. Earlier, the MX, AX3 and AX5 variants of the XUV700 also came with a 5-seater option, but now the company has quietly removed these versions from its website. In total, 15 configurations have been removed from the lineup.

Now that the 5-seater model has been discontinued, the starting price of the XUV700 has become ₹ 14.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The price of petrol variants starts at ₹ 14.49 lakh and goes up to ₹ 23.54 lakh. At the same time, the price of diesel models starts at ₹ 14.99 lakh and goes up to ₹ 25.14 lakh.

Now the base variant MX is available only as a 7-seater. Its diesel version is priced between ₹ 14.99 lakh to ₹ 15.49 lakh.

XUV700 available variants and prices (ex-showroom):

MX (7 seater)

  • Petrol: ₹14.49 – ₹14.99 lakh
  • Diesel: ₹14.99 – ₹15.49 lakh

AX5 S (7 seater)

  • Petrol: ₹16.89 – ₹18.64 lakh
  • Diesel: ₹17.74 – ₹19.24 lakh

AX5 (7 seater)

  • Petrol: ₹18.34 – ₹19.94 lakh
  • Diesel: ₹19.04 – ₹20.64 lakh

AX7 (6 & 7 seater)

  • Petrol: ₹19.49 – ₹21.19 lakh
  • Diesel: ₹19.99 – ₹22.89 lakh
  • AX7 Ebony Edition (6 & 7 seater)
  • Petrol: ₹19.64 – ₹21.34 lakh
  • Diesel: ₹20.14 – ₹23.04 lakh

AX7 L (6 & 7 seater)

  • Petrol: ₹23.19 – ₹23.39 lakh
  • Diesel: ₹22.24 – ₹24.99 lakh
  • AX7 L Ebony Edition (6 & 7 seater)
  • Petrol: ₹23.34 – ₹23.54 lakh
  • Diesel: ₹22.39 – ₹25.14 lakh

With these changes, every version of the XUV700 is now either a 6-seater or a 7-seater. This means that now there will be no 5-seater option for a small family.

Upcoming changes and launch preparations

The XUV700 has been one of Mahindra’s best-selling SUVs for the past few years. The company is now working on its facelift version, which will likely come in 2026. Also, Mahindra is going to introduce a new vehicle platform on August 15 in 2025. It is believed that a new Bolero or any other new model can also be shown under this.

Interior and features of XUV700

The Ebony Edition available in AX7 and AX7 L variants comes with a premium touch. It has a black theme interior, advanced features and powerful engine. It is a good option for those who want both luxury and performance.