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Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
XUV700
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Current local listing
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2040 kg
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Length
4380 mm
4695 mm
Width
1795 mm
1890 mm
Height
1609 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
7 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1997 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128 kW
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
380 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
186.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Transmission Type
DCT
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Skyroof
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Ownership Role
top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
429900
495199
Starting Price Zar
429900
495199
Spec
Coolray
XUV700
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and XUV700 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coolray 60 vs XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: Coolray 46 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs XUV700 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
XUV700 leads by 7 points
Coolray and XUV700 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
46/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV700
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 64 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV700 leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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