Australian potential car buyers have two compelling choices when it comes to value-for-money 3-row SUVs
In this post, a prominent Australian car expert demonstrates a practical comparison between the Mahindra XUV700 and the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max. Note that the XUV700 is among the most affordable 7-seat SUVs in the country. It retails for just under $40,000 AUD for the AX7L trim which is incredible for a 3-row SUV. That is the reason why the car experts and customers have been attracted to it for a long time. On the other hand, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Elite has a retail sticker of $43,990. The difference of $4,000 is what forms the basis of this comparison. Let us delve into the details.
Australian Compares Mahindra XUV700 with Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
On the outside, the car expert is impressed by both the SUVs. He finds the Tiggo going for the more upmarket appeal, whereas the XUV700 stays true to a relatively conservative design. In any case, both SUVs have their own charm. On the inside, he feels that the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has a slightly more premium cabin with tons of soft-touch amenities. Additionally, it has tons of storage space and a dual display for infotainment and a driver’s console. The rear seating is comfortable but the room in the third row is minimal. The cabin contains all the latest tech and convenience amenities to pamper the occupants.
On the other hand, even the Mahindra XUV700 looks good considering the price tag. The host likes the connected displays, the availability of a large sunroof, plush and comfortable upholstery and wireless charging. However, the XUV700 gets wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in comparison to wireless in the Chery. Apart from that, accessing the third row is easier in the XUV700 than in the Tiggo 8. However, the room is almost similar. He even checked the boot of the two SUVs with all three rows up. Both of them have around the same capacity. Therefore, there is not much to choose from.
Driving Impressions
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max comes with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine which produces 180 kW of power and 375 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine pairs with a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. On the other hand, even the Mahindra XUV700 carries a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine which makes 149 kW and 380 Nm of peak power and torque. However, it gets the 6-speed torque converter automatic. In terms of driving, the expert drives the SUVs for over 100 km including highways, suburbs and semi-urban back roads. Overall, he found the comfort and performance of the XV700 better than the Tiggo 8 Pro Max. Interestingly, the fuel economy was also better on the XUV700. Despite their strengths and weaknesses, he chose the XUV700 as the winner for this close encounter.
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