Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select vs Hyundai Alcazar Prestige: Which 7-seater SUV Should You Buy?

Published On May 28, 2024 03:07 PM By Ansh for Mahindra XUV700

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Both SUVs offer a petrol powertrain, space for 7 people, and a fairly equipped features list for around Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom)

The Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select (or AX5 S) was launched recently as the SUV’s most affordable 7-seater variant and its closest competition is the base-spec variant of the Hyundai Alcazar, which is priced in the same ballpark. With the two variants priced closely, you might be wondering which variant should be your pick. We help you figure it out:

Price

Hyundai Alcazar

Price Ex-showroom
Variant	Mahindra XUV700 AX5 S	Hyundai Alcazar Prestige Turbo
Manual	Rs 16.89 lakh	Rs 16.77 lakh
Automatic	Rs 18.49 lakh	-

The mid-spec XUV700 AX5 S comes with both manual and automatic powertrain options and the automatic carries a premium of Rs 1.6 lakh. The Alcazar Prestige, on the other hand, is slightly more affordable than the XUV700, but only comes with a manual transmission.

Powertrain

Mahindra XUV700 Turbo-petrol Engine

Specification	Mahindra XUV700 AX5 S	Hyundai Alcazar Prestige Turbo
Engine	2-litre turbo-petrol	1.5-litre turbo-petrol
Power	200 PS	160 PS
Torque	380 Nm	253 Nm
Transmission	6MT, 6AT	6MT

The XUV700 gets a larger and a more powerful turbo-petrol engine, while the Alcazar misses out on an automatic with this variant.

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Both also come with diesel engines. The XUV700 gets a 185 PS 2.2-litre unit, while the Alcazar offers a 116 PS 1.5-litre unit, with both engines getting manual and automatic transmission options as well. But the Mahindra SUV is ahead of the Hyundai in terms of performance figures, due to its larger-capacity engine.

Features

Hyundai Alcazar Cabin

Features	Mahindra XUV700 AX5 S	Hyundai Alcazar Prestige Turbo
Exterior	Halogen headlights LED DRLs LED tail lights 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers Flush-fitting door handles	LED headlights LED tail lights LED DRLs 17-inch alloy wheels Rear spoiler
Interior	Fabric upholstery Adjustable headrests for all window seat passengers Front centre armrest with storage 2nd row centre armrest with cupholders 2nd row 60:40 split One touch tumble for the 2nd row 3rd row 50:50 split	Dual-tone interiors Fabric upholstery Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob Height adjustable headrests for all passengers Front centre armrest with storage Rear centre armrest 2nd row sliding seats 2nd row 60:40 split One touch tumble for the 2nd row 3rd row 50:50 split
Infotainment	10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system 10.25-inch digital driver’s display Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Amazon Alexa integration Built-in online navigation Connected car tech 6-speaker sound system	10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system 7-inch digital driver’s display Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Built-in online navigation Connected car tech 6-speaker sound system
Comfort & Convenience	Automatic climate control AC vents in all 3 rows Tilt adjustable steering wheel Follow me home headlights Panoramic sunroof Electrically adjustable ORVMs Push button start/stop	64 colour ambient lighting Automatic climate control AC vents in all 3 rows Cruise control Panoramic sunroof Tilt & telescopic steering wheel Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs Wireless phone charger Push button start/stop Follow me home headlights
Safety	Dual front airbags ABS with EBD Electronic stability program (ESP) Rear parking sensors ISOFIX child seat anchors	6 airbags ABS with EBD Electronic stability control (ESC) Vehicle stability management (VSM) All-wheel disc brakes Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Hill start assist Rear parking sensors Rearview camera ISOFIX child seat anchors

The Alcazar’s base-spec variant is better equipped than the mid-spec XUV700 in a lot of design, cabin, features, and safety. The only thing the XUV700 holds over the Alcazar is a better infotainment package, a bigger driver’s display, and wireless smartphone connectivity.

Which One To Buy?

Hyundai Alcazar

Out of these two models, and these specific variants, the Alcazar is the overall better choice and picking it makes more sense as it is a more premium and a better equipped offering for the same price. Also, while the XUV700 is longer, wider and taller, the Alcazar is the one with a longer wheelbase, which should result in more space inside the cabin.

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However, if you prioritise performance or the convenience of an automatic transmission over everything else, then the XUV700 will be better for you as it offers a more powerful turbo-petrol engine along with a 6-speed automatic and a loaded equipment list, that too at this price. So which one would you pick? Let us know in the comments.