News & Top StoriesMahindra XUV700 Sales in February 2024 Beat Tata Harrier and Safari Taken Together for Midsize SUVs
In February 2024, Mahindra SUVs topped the sales charts for midsize SUVs in India. Month-over-month (MoM) sales for the sector showed a nearly 3 percent decline in popularity; nevertheless, Mahindra Scorpio and MG Hector continued to post gains last month. These are the sales figures for each midsize SUV in February 2024.
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| February 2024 | January 2024 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 15051 | 14293 | 5.3 | 49.53 | 69.35 | -19.82 | 12193 |
| Mahindra XUV700 | 6546 | 7206 | -9.15 | 21.54 | 44.95 | -23.41 | 7445 |
| Tata Safari | 2648 | 2893 | -8.46 | 8.71 | 12.49 | -3.78 | 1680 |
| Tata Harrier | 2562 | 2626 | -2.43 | 8.43 | 20.49 | -12.06 | 1811 |
| MG Hector | 1826 | 1817 | 0.49 | 6 | 25.52 | -19.52 | 2258 |
| Hyundai Alcazar | 1290 | 1827 | -29.39 | 4.24 | 15.55 | -11.31 | 1667 |
| Jeep Compass | 204 | 286 | -28.67 | 0.67 | 4.05 | -3.38 | 285 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 157 | 183 | -14.2 | 0.51 | 4.96 | -4.45 | 198 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 102 | 113 | -9.73 | 0.33 | 0.92 | -0.59 | 153 |
| Citroen C5 Aircross | 0 | 1 | -100 | 0 | 0.03 | -0.03 | 3 |
| Total | 30386 | 31245 | -2.74 | 99.96 | |||
Important lessons learned
- In February 2024, the Mahindra Scorpio remained the top-selling midsize SUV, continuing to dominate the sales chart. Last month saw the sale of over 15,000 units, representing a monthly increase in demand of more than 5%. Note that the Mahindra Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic sales are included in these figures.
- Even though it only shipped less than half as many units as the top-selling Mahindra, the Mahindra XUV700 was the next best-selling SUV in this market. It did see a MoM sales decline of more than 9%.
- Together, the Tata Safari and Tata Harrier exceeded the 5,000 unit sales threshold in February 2024, drawing in more than 2,500 clients apiece.
- The MG Hector did not experience a monthly sales decline with over 1,800 units sold, demonstrating its steady demand in the market. Nonetheless, Hector’s market share decreased by almost 20 percent on a year-over-year (YoY) basis. Note that Hector and Hector Plus sales are included in these numbers.
- The Hyundai Alcazar had a decline in MoM sales of about 30%, but it nevertheless exceeded the 1,000-unit sales threshold. Compared to its average sales over the previous six months, its sales in February were over 400 units lower.
- In February, the Jeep Compass had a 29 percent decrease in sales, drawing in just 204 customers. Here, it continued to be the most popular premium model.
- In February 2024, the Hyundai Tucson achieved the eighth position in the sales table, having sold more than 150 vehicles. Sales of Hyundai’s flagship ICE (internal combustion engine) SUV fell by more than 14% month over month.
- In February 2024, the Volkswagen Tiguan sold just over 100 units, placing it in ninth place on the sales leaderboard.
- Citroen’s flagship SUV, the C5 Aircross, was a complete failure to sell in India.
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News & Top StoriesThe Mahindra XUV700 could soon get a base-spec petrol automatic variant.
- The Mahindra XUV700 comes in five different models: MX, AX3, AX5, AX7, and AX7L.
- The 6-speed AT unit will be standard on the base-spec MX petrol, with higher trim levels receiving it.
- Its new automatic variant will use a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
- The premium over the corresponding manual variant will be approximately Rs 1.6 lakh.
- The base MX variant includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a four-speaker sound system, and dual front airbags.
The Mahindra XUV700 may soon get a more affordable petrol-automatic variant, according to an online document from the Transport Department, Government of the NCT of Delhi, which suggests that its base-spec MX petrol trim will be available with an automatic transmission.
Powertrain Details
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As of now, the XUV700’s automatic variants begin with the one-above-base AX3 variant. Offering an automatic transmission with the base model will make the two-pedal setup more affordable. This automatic transmission, most likely a 6-speed torque converter, will be available with the 2-litre turbo-petrol engine (200 PS/380 Nm), but not the 2.2-litre diesel engine.
Base-spec Features
The MX variant of the XUV700 comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto, a height-adjustable driver seat, a type-C charging port for the rear seats, and a four-speaker audio system.
Safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Expected Price
The Mahindra XUV700’s base-spec MX petrol-manual variant costs Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the automatic variant is expected to cost around Rs 1.6 lakh more. The XUV700’s prices range from Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 26.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and it competes with the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, and its 5-seater variants against the Hyundai Creta, MG Hector, and Tata Harrier.