Regarding the top brands of premium SUVs in India two names have become a trend: Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV700. It becomes difficult to choose between the two as in terms of offering power, technology, and beautiful looks both models are quite positive.
Check out this detailed comparison of these two impressive SUVs that can help you decide which is the best for you -
1. Design and Exterior
Tata Safari:
The interior of the Safari is as powerful looking and has a raw SUV appeal because of the more conventional design and packaging. It has a massive chromed grille, projector headlamps and R18 alloy wheels which give it a good macho look when on the road. At the back, it has a stepped roof and the cladding makes it have that rough appearance that makes it to be dominant on the roads.
Mahindra XUV700:
The XUV700 on the other hand has more of an overtones of things to come in SUV design. From the bulky chrome grille to stylish LED headlamps and integrated concave door handles, it looks more and more premium. The forward aggression and muscular outline give the classy touch of sports to the SUV while it looks very sturdy.
2. Interior and Comfort
Tata Safari:
The interior of the Safari has been developed to afford as much comfort as possible. It features relatively a spacious cabin, and a lot of leg space and can also come with a six-seater model which is inclusive of captain chairs for increased comfort. It also benefits from the high-class materials selection and the well-thought-out location of components. With regards to design changes, the infotainment system may use a better design of the interfaces.
Mahindra XUV700:
The XUV700 stands tall on the technology and comfort aspect of interiors. It comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen system for the audio hatch and instrument cluster bringing in the touch of luxury. Expanded with adjustable ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats, it provides a much more of an experience.
3. Performance and Engine Options
Tata Safari:
The Safari is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine that produces some 170 bhp and a torque of 350Nm. While on the manual it has a 6-speed, on the other side it has a 6-speed automatic transmission. There is no petrol model but the prospect for diesel is enormous.
Mahindra XUV700:
The XUV700 is available with the petrol engine as well as the diesel engine. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine delivers 197 bhp and 380 Nm of torque, while the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine comes with two tunings: 153 bhp and 182 bhp. Both manual and automatic variants are available with the XUV700.
4. Safety and Technology
Tata Safari:
Basic safety is well addressed at Tata, and some of the standard safety features that are fitted to the Safari include six airbags, ESP, hill descent control and a rear parking camera.
Mahindra XUV700:
XUV700 takes it to an altogether next level with the offerings of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistant Systems) like Lane Keeping Aid, Adaptive Cruise control and forward collision alert. It also has multiple airbags, an Anti-lock Braking System also has Electronic Stability Program, thus the car is one of the most advanced SUV car kits for safety in its category.
5. Pricing
Tata Safari:
The Tata Safari comes at a price range between Rs. 15.84-25 lakh for the higher trims. The major advantage is the rather mild price for the car with its large dimensions, comfortable interior, and the given list of options.
Mahindra XUV700:
Priced about ₹14.00 lakh, the XUV700 hits the market with its top-end trims priced around ₹26 lakh. Since it possesses many sophisticated characteristics and has multiple motors, it is rather valuable.
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