Mahindra XUV700 Vs Toyota Fortuner Detailed Comparison

When it comes to choosing a premium SUV in India, two names that often come up are the Mahindra XUV700 and the Toyota Fortuner. In this comparison, these two most popular SUVs in their respective classes are pitted against each other. The Mahindra XUV700, a car known for its modern technology and muscular body. The Toyota Fortuner, which is an old guard of this segment, comes with reliability, and superb off-road ability. This will be an all-round and detailed comparison of many aspects, including price, variants, powertrain, safety, and many more features.

Dimensions

Specification	Mahindra XUV700	Toyota Fortuner
Length	4695mm	4795mm
Width	1890mm	1855mm
Height	1755mm	1835mm
Wheelbase	2750mm	2745mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Litres	80 Litres

The Mahindra XUV700 has a length of 4695mm, a width of 1890mm, a height of 1755mm, and a wheelbase of 2,750mm. It comes with a fuel tank capacity of 60 litres.

The Toyota Fortuner measures 4795mm in length, 1855mm in width, and 1835mm in height. The wheelbase is shorter than the Mahindra XUV700, at 2745mm, but has a greater fuel capacity of 80 litres. 

Comfort and Convenience 

The Mahindra XUV700 and Toyota Fortuner have common features like power steering, a power window, air conditioning with a heater, adjustable steering, and a height-adjustable driver's seat. Besides the same, they get ventilated front seats and electrically adjustable front seats, auto climate control, 60:40 foldable rear seats, and a tailgate ajar warning.

Here are the key interior differences of the Mahindra XUV700 and the Toyota Fortuner:

Specifications	Mahindra XUV700	Toyota Fortuner
Infotainment System	10.25-inch Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	8-inch Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Drive Mode	4	3
No. of Speaker	12 Speakers with 3D audio	11 speakers (Premium JBL with Subwoofer and Amplifier)
USB Port	USB in 1st & C-type in 2nd Row	Only in front

The XUV700 additionally gets an air dam, 6-way power seats with memory, welcome retract, Intelli Control, co-driver ergo lever, passive keyless entry, and memory function for the ORVM, while drivability extends to Zip Zap Zoom drive modes.

Moreover, the following are added to the Fortuner, heat rejection glass, power back door access on the SMART Key, 3rd Row: one-touch easy space-up with recline, park assist with back monitor, front and rear sensors with MID indication, and power steering with VFC.

Safety Features

Both the Mahindra XUV700 and Toyota Fortuner have some similar features when it comes to safety. They come with an anti-lock braking system, central locking, child safety locks, electronic brakeforce distribution, tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Both have 7 airbags which include driver, passenger and side airbags. 

The Mahindra XUV700 comes with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and 360-degree camera, which are not available in the Toyota Fortuner.

Powertrain

Specification	Mahindra XUV700	Toyota Fortuner
Displacement	2.2-litre diesel	2.8-litre diesel
Power	182bhp	201.15bhp
Torque	450Nm	500Nm
Gearbox	6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic	6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic

The Mahindra XUV700 comes with a 2198cc diesel engine. It produces a maximum power of 182bhp and 450Nm of torque via a 6-speed manual or automatic unit.

In comparison, the Toyota Fortuner features a 2.8L diesel engine. It produces a power of 201.15bhp and a torque of 500Nm. This uses a 6-speed automatic gearbox but with sequential shift, which sends the power to all 4 wheels. It also gets a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Colour Matrix

The XUV700 has nine colour options: Blaze Red, Everest White, Dazzling Silver, Red Rage, Deep Forest, Burnt Sienna, Midnight Black, Napoli Black, and Electric Blue.

The Fortuner has seven colour options: Platinum White Pearl, Sparkling Black Crystal Shine, Phantom Brown, Super White, Attitude Black, Avant-Garde Bronze, and Silver Metallic.

Price And Variants

Mahindra XUV700	Price (Ex-Showroom)	Toyota Fortuner	Price (Ex-Showroom)
XUV700 MX 5Str	Rs.13.99 lakh	Fortuner 4X2	Rs. 33.43 lakh
XUV700 AX3 5Str	Rs. 16.39 lakh	Fortuner 4X4 Diesel	Rs. 40.03 lakh
XUV700 AX5 S 7Str AT	Rs. 18.49 lakh	Fortuner 4X2 Diesel AT	Rs. 38.21 lakh
XUV700 AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD	Rs.26.99 lakh	Fortuner GR S 4X4 Diesel AT	Rs. 51.44 lakh

The Mahindra XUV700 has 2 broad trims, MX and AX. The AX trim is subdivided into four variants: AX3, AX5, AX5 Select, and AX7. The AX7 is the luxury one. The price starts from Rs. 13.99 lakh to a maximum price range of Rs. 26.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Toyota Fortuner price starts from Rs. 33.43 lakh and goes up to Rs. 51.44 lakh (ex-showroom). It also has two broad trims, Standard and GR-S, along with the Legender variant.

Conclusion

In the battle between the Mahindra XUV700 and Toyota Fortuner, each SUV has special strengths of its own. The Mahindra XUV700 shook the scene with its state-of-the-art tech, advanced interiors, and aggressive pricing. It is genuinely very compelling for people who want value and innovation.

Meanwhile, the Toyota Fortuner does it with lane-rugged reliability, better off-road ability, and legacy-backed performance. The choice will finally have to come down to your needs and preferences. Be it state-of-the-art features and comfort or tried durability and performance. So in any way, you are on the right path with either.

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