The XUV700, Alcazar and Hector Plus include petrol and diesel engine choices, however the Tata Safari is a diesel-only SUV 

In January 2024, the Mahindra XUV700 obtained MY24 (mannequin 12 months) updates with which it not solely acquired new options but in addition 6-seater variants. The XUV700 stands as a direct rival to the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, and Hyundai Alcazar, which additionally supply the choice of a 6-seater configuration with captain seats within the center row. Let’s look at how the newly launched 6-seater variants of the XUV700 fare in opposition to these of the Safari, Hector Plus, and Alcazar when it comes to pricing.

For Petrol

• Mahindra, Hyundai and MG supply the 6-seater variant of their respective SUVs within the high two variants.

• While XUV700 and Hector Plus supply this seating structure with each handbook and computerized choices, the Alcazar limits it to the latter.

• Still, the top-spec Hyundai Alcazar 6-seater undercuts the entry-level 6-seater choices from each rivals listed right here. It’s extra reasonably priced than the XUV700 petrol variants by over a lakh whereas the top-spec of the 6-seater Mahindra SUV is pricier by over Rs 5 lakh 

• The MG Hector Plus 6-seater  handbook choice begins Rs 1.1 lakh decrease than the petrol handbook variant of the Mahindra XUV700 6-seater. Meanwhile, the top-spec Hector Plus 6-seater petrol-auto is extra reasonably priced than the XUV700 6-seater with the identical powertrain by at the least Rs 46,000. 

• The petrol variants of the Alcazar 6-seater can solely be had with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) mated to a 7-speed twin clutch computerized transmission.

• The Hector Plus petrol additionally makes use of a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (143 PS / 250 Nm), mated to both a 6-speed handbook or a CVT computerized gearbox.

• Mahindra provides the choice of 6-seater structure with each 6-speed handbook and computerized variants for the XUV700’s  2-litre turbo-petrol engine (200 PS / 380 Nm).

• In phrases of options, each SUVs get twin 10.25-inch screens, auto local weather management, ventilated entrance seats, and a panoramic sunroof.

• Mahindra has additionally geared up the XUV700 with dual-zone AC and reminiscence seats that are absent from the Alcazar. However, the XUV700 will get a 6-way energy driver’s seat, whereas the Alcazar will get 8-way adjustable powered driver’s seat.

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• Among different SUVs on this comparability, the Hector Plus options the biggest 14-inch vertical touchscreen system. However, the scale of the motive force’s show is 7-inch, which is smaller than that of the XUV700 and Alcazar.

• In phrases of security, each SUVs get digital stability management, a 360-degree digicam, tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS). 

• The XUV700 will get as much as seven airbags, whereas the Alcazar comes with 6 airbags. However, you will need to be aware that the Alcazar will get 6 airbags as customary throughout all variants, whereas the XUV700 comes the identical with its high-spec AX7 variant, whereas the top-spec AXL will get a knee airbag further.

• The Hector Plus will get as much as six airbags, digital stability management, hill maintain help, and tyre strain monitoring system. All three SUVs additionally function an digital parking brake with their top-spec variants.

• The XUV700 and Hector Plus are additionally being provided with full suite superior driver help programs which embrace options akin to lane preserve help, computerized emergency braking, and adaptive cruise management.

For Diesel

• With a diesel engine too, the Hyundai Alcazar is essentially the most reasonably priced 6-seater SUV right here, which is Rs 1.86 lakh lower than the beginning value of the XUV700’s 6-seater diesel variants. It undercuts the 6-seater diesel choices of the Hector Plus and Safari by Rs 92,000 and Rs 5.41 lakh respectively.

• Since Tata solely provides the 6-seater configuration of the Safari with its top-spec Accomplished Plus variant, it carries the very best beginning value of Rs 25.59 lakh, which is Rs 3.55 lakh greater than the beginning value of the XUV700 6-seater diesel.

• The Mahindra XUV700 is essentially the most highly effective diesel choice right here, which comes with a 2.2-litre diesel engine (185 PS / as much as 450 Nm).

• The Tata Safari makes use of a 2-litre diesel engine which makes 170 PS and 350 Nm, and the MG Hector Plus provides the identical engine, however not like the Safari, it’s restricted to a 6-speed handbook transmission. The Safari may also be had with a 6-speed computerized transmission.

• The Hyundai Alcazar however comes with the least highly effective 1.5-litre diesel engine right here which makes 116 PS and 250 Nm. 

• All the aforementioned diesel engines come mated to a 6-speed handbook transmission, and the XUV700, Safari and Alcazar additionally supply the selection of a 6-speed computerized.

• The Tata Safari comes being the most costly choice will get extra options over the opposite two SUVs talked about within the checklist, like an even bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment, 6-way energy driver’s seat with reminiscence and welcome perform, and a 4-way powered co-driver’s seat with electrical boss mode, ventilated entrance and rear seats, and gesture-enabled powered tailgate. 

• The Safari’s comes with a 10-speaker JBL audio system which would offer a greater acoustic expertise than that of the Alcazar’s system, however XUV700 nonetheless has an edge with its 12-speaker Sony sound system.

• The MG Hector comes with an equal variety of audio system because the Hyundai Alcazar, i.e, it comes with an 8-speaker Infinity sound system.

• All 4 SUVs talked about on this comparability additionally get the panoramic sunroof.

• Just just like the XUV700, the Safari’s security equipment additionally contains superior driver help programs (ADAS). However, the Safari’s ADAS equipment at the moment misses out on lane preserve help function, which will likely be launched later by way of an replace.

• The Dark version variants of the Tata Safari carries the very best price ticket on this comparability. They put on a Oberon Black exterior paint choice, together with all black alloy wheels, and an all black inside as properly. 

• Mahindra additionally launched the brand new Napoli black exterior paint choice with the XUV700 with MY 24 replace, which will get blacked out entrance grille and alloy wheels. However, Mahindra doesn’t cost further for this paint choice.

• MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar additionally include black exterior paint choice with none extra fees.

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Final Takeaway

Among the three SUVs, the Hyundai Alcazar emerges as essentially the most reasonably priced choice for these looking for a 6-seater with all obligatory options. However, if aesthetics and energy are your high priorities, the XUV700 could also be preferable regardless of the added price. As for the MG Hector Plus, it presents a tricky problem to the petrol variants of the XUV700; nonetheless, it falls brief within the diesel class because it lacks the choice of a diesel computerized transmission.

On the opposite hand, the Tata Safari stands as the most costly 6-seater SUV on this comparability. Despite providing extra options and a extra premium look in comparison with the opposite choices, it’s restricted to the diesel gas choice. Which of those SUVs would you like? Let us know within the feedback.