Mahindra XUV 7XO

Features Bi-LED projectors and a signature piano black grille. The refreshed design has evoked polarising public opinions.

Features a panoramic sunroof and opening the blind significantly enhances the cabin's sense of airiness.

Updated with LED tail lamps, a redesigned bumper and technical honeycomb inserts, the look is thoroughly modern.

Stands on 19-inch diamond-cut alloys with flush handles. The glossy cladding looks good but may pose a maintenance challenge.

The cabin uses a Lumina and Chestnut Brown theme with a triple-screen setup. The UI is laggy and panel consistency is sometimes lacking.

Equipped with a digital display showing ADAS visualisation and apps. The interface feels lagging despite its advanced technology pitch.

The two-spoke steering is ergonomic, but the control panel requires hard pushes, causing unrefined movement of the whole panel.

The 2.2-litre mHawk diesel delivers 182bhp. It lunges forward easily, though vibrations filter into the footwell at high speeds.

The diesel manual develops 182bhp. While powerful, shifting through the short first and second gears can feel twitchy at times.

Ventilated seats include a driver memory function. While premium, panel gaps where the door meets the dash are quite noticeable.

Features a four-way boss mode and sun blinds. While legroom is sufficient, the third row is tight and lacks any charging ports for occupants.

The versatile layout gobbles up cargo and the well-judged dampers ensure that bags in the boot barely move over bumps.

Equipped with a wireless charger and other charging options but the third row misses out on any charging ports for occupants.

The 540-degree camera adds a transparent bonnet view. This is useful for off-roading or navigating through beaten, uneven paths.