The Mahindra XUV 7XO was launched in India earlier this month at an introductory starting price of Rs 13.66 lakh. Its booking window was opened in December 2025. The introductory offer was made available to the first 40,000 bookings. The delivery rollout phase began on January 14. Some customers face a waiting period of up to 12 months.
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Mahindra XUV 7XO: Base variant in the highest demand
Mahindra first opened the booking window for the XUV 7XO back in December 2025. After selling out the first batch, the automaker reopened the booking window on January 14, alongside the XEV 9S. The two SUVs garnered 93,689 bookings in just one day, accumulating a combined booking value of over Rs 20,500 crore.
Reports reveal that the entry-level AX variant of the Mahindra XUV 7XO is in the highest demand. As a result, it has a 12-month waiting period. The AX3 and AX5 variants currently demand a waiting period of 5 months. Meanwhile, the petrol and diesel variants of the top-spec AX7 trim will make the buyers wait for 4 weeks and 6 weeks, respectively.Â
| Variant | Waiting Period |
| AX (Petrol and Diesel) | 12 months |
| AX3 (Petrol and Diesel) | 5 months |
| AX5 (Petrol and Diesel) | 5 months |
| AX7 Petrol | 4 weeks |
| AX7 Diesel | 6 weeks |
The XUV 7XO packs a triple-screen setup comprising 12.3-inch screens for the digital driver’s display, touchscreen infotainment system, and the passenger entertainment system. There’s support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Other features include a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system, BYOD, 6-way powered front seats, front and rear ventilated seating, wireless charging with active cooling, automatic temperature control with Quiet Mode, acoustic solar windscreen, and more.
The Mahindra XUV 7XO is available in 2 engine options. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine produces a maximum power output of 200hp and 380Nm of torque. The 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine is available in two tune levels. The entry-level variants put out 155hp and 360Nm of torque, while the top-spec variants generate 185hp and 420Nm. The torque output jumps to 450Nm on the automatic variants. Both engines can be paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox.
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Final Thoughts
Prices for the SUV start at Rs 13.66 lakh and go up to Rs 24.92 lakh. These are the introductory prices valid for the first 40,000 bookings. Mahindra will personally notify the customers whether their booking is eligible for these prices. The XUV 7XO rivals the Tata Safari, Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, MG Hector, Hector Plus, and Kia Seltos.
