2024 Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Vs Mahindra XUV700: Which SUV Should You Pick?

Hyundai has launched the 2024 Alcazar facelift on our shores with upgrades that make it more premium and appealing to the Indian buyer. The Alcazar was already a well-equipped SUV but the facelift has taken it a step further. Another well-equipped mid-size SUV in the market is the Mahindra XUV700, which itself has plenty to offer in all aspects. In this comparison, both SUVs will go head to head and we will be talking about the price, design, dimensions, features and powertrain of both to find out which SUV offers more value for your money. 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift vs Mahindra XUV700: Price

* Prices of the facelifted Hyundai Alcazar are introductory

Full prices of the Hyundai Alcazar facelift have not been revealed yet, but we know that it starts from Rs 14.99 lakh for the base-spec turbo-petrol variant. Prices for the top-spec variants are expected to be similar to that of the XUV700. 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift vs Mahindra XUV700: Dimensions

Out of the two, the XUV700 has the larger proportions. It is longer, wider and taller by a fair margin. The only parameter where the Alcazar is bigger is the wheelbase, but the difference is not much. 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift vs Mahindra XUV700: Features

While both SUVs are similarly well-equipped, the Alcazar facelift comes with some extra comforts like a wireless phone charger and ventilated seats for the rear seat passengers. The Alcazar’s 6 seater version also gets an electric boss mode function catered for those who want to be chauffeur driven. With the XUV700, you get extra speakers, wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an extra airbag. 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift vs Mahindra XUV700: Powertrain 

As seen in the table, the XUV700 comes with more potent and larger-sized petrol and diesel engines. Both SUVs get a standard 6-speed manual. The Alcazar’s petrol engine is paired with a 7-speed DCT, while the other engines mentioned above come with a 6-speed torque converter. Here, the XUV700 offers you a choice of an all-wheel-drive setup, which will be more appealing to those who drive on multiple types of terrains.

Verdict 

Both Mahindra XUV700 and Hyundai Alcazar facelift tick most of the boxes if you are in the market looking for a 6 or 7-seater SUV. Even though both are mid-sized SUVs that are priced similarly, they have a different feel and appeal. 

The XUV700 is ideal for you if you want a larger SUV which offers more road presence and has the more dominating looks. It should also be considered if you want an all-wheel drive SUV that can be taken to more challenging terrains and places where the Alcazar will find it difficult to go. The larger SUV also packs larger engines which offer more output, especially when you compare the diesel ones. 

The Alcazar facelift, on the other hand, offers a better experience in the second row thanks to its 6-seater layout with seat ventilation and boss mode function. It gets more features, especially for the rear seat passengers making it the more ideal SUV if you want to be chauffeur driven. So if you are someone who likes to be driven around more than driving around, the Alcazar facelift would be the better option.

We would like to know your thoughts about these two SUVs. Which one would you pick if you had to? Let us know in the comments below.