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Spec
J7
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2024
Not Available
Generation
Current South Africa J7 range
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
2040 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
J7
XUV700
Length
4500 mm
4695 mm
Width
1865 mm
1890 mm
Height
1680 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2672 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
584 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
1531 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1939 kg
-
Payload Capacity
434 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
910 mm
-
Spec
J7
XUV700
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Spec
J7
XUV700
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1349 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
J7
XUV700
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J16C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
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
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
J7
XUV700
Gearbox
7 DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
J7
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
J7
XUV700
Airbags
Multiple airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
J7
XUV700
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
J7
XUV700
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette
Spec
J7
XUV700
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
J7
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Spec
J7
XUV700
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
J7
XUV700
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
235/55 R18
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
J7
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
J7
XUV700
Service Plan
5 Year / 70 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
J7
XUV700
Ownership Role
entry-value
South Africa market model
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
flagship
Starting Price
519900
495199
Starting Price Zar
519900
495199
Spec
J7
XUV700
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This J7 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: J7 59 vs XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: J7 56 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: J7 91 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: J7 67 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: J7 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 2 points
J7 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
J7
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV700
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 69 pts for J7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV700 leads. However, J7 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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