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Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Intercooler
No
-
Rev Matching
No
-
Performance Data Logger
No
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Push button start
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Push button start
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Roof Load
50 kg
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1143 l
Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Temporary Spare
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
360-degree camera view
Adaptive Dampers
No
-
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless front charger
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Digital Speedometer
Yes
-
Driver Display
Digital Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Standard
Air Conditioning
Yes
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
AC Type
Yes
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Climate Control
Yes
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Climate Zones
2
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Leather Seats
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
Yes
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push button start
Push Button Start
Yes
Push button start
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Remote
-
Boot Opener
Remote
-
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
No
Skyroof
Panoramic Roof
No
Skyroof
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Yes
-
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
-
Engine Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Accelerator 0 100
11.2 sec
-
Common Rail Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Vdc
Yes
-
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Sonar
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Bottle Holders
4
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Wireless front charger
Lift Gate
No
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Yes
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Sound System
8
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
-
Mirror
Electric
-
Rim Size
215/55 R17
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Sub Frame
Unibody
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
sonet
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Unlocking
Yes
Passive keyless entry
Walk Away Lock
Yes
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Yes
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Centre Console
Centre Armrest
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1143 l
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 Octane
Petrol
Variable Valve Timing
CVVT
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Idle CO2 Output
145
-
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km
Not Applicable
Green NCAP Rating
4
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Noise Level
67 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
138
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
15.1 km/l
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
13 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Fuel Tank Litres
45
60
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Automatic
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
6-speed automatic
Number of Gears
CVT
6
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.56
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.1:1
-
Gearbox Type
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
6-speed automatic
Transmission Speeds
CVT
6
Axle Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
6
7
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Driver knee airbag
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
ABS
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Alarm System
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Interval
15000
-
First Service At
15000
-
Approx Service Cost
R3,000 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
15000
-
Battery Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Real-world City Mileage Min
11.6 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
15.1 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
21.0 l/100km
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
EV Mode
No
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Driver drowsiness detection
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Reverse camera and park assist
Reverse Camera
Yes
Reverse camera and park assist
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-degree camera view
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Blind view monitoring
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-degree camera view
Surround View Camera
Yes
360-degree camera view
Parking Distance Sensors
Yes
-
Parking Sensor
Yes
-
Front Camera
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
35 deg
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
18 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
211 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
211 mm
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
21 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
35 deg
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Length
3995 mm
4695 mm
Width
1790 mm
1890 mm
Height
1635 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
211 mm
200 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
10.4 m
-
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1710 kg
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Legroom
860 mm
-
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
240 l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
-
Towing Capacity
1100 kg
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Payload Capacity
408 kg
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Front Track Width
1544 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1536 mm
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Unibody
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam
Not Available
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Suspension Type
Coupled Torsion Beam
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Coupled Torsion Beam
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Unibody
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Front Overhang
800 mm
-
Rear Overhang
695 mm
-
Body Type
Sub-Compact SUV
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy Alloy
-
Wing Mirror Type
Electric
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
LED Headlamps
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
DRL
Yes
Not Available
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Skyroof
Roof Type
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Body Cladding
No
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Exterior Colour Options
7
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Headlights
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Headlight Type
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Exterior Mirror Folding
Yes
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Front Shoulder Room
1380 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1330 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Leather
Leatherette
Fabric Seats
No
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Adjustable Driver Seat
8-Way Power
-
Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Adjustable Front Seat
4-Way Manual
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
10.25-inch touchscreen (EX+), digital instrument cluster (SX), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto (SX), Bose audio (SX), ventilated front seats (SX), ambient lighting, 6 airbags all grades
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1143
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Leatherette
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Driver Seat
8-Way Power
-
Seat Fold Type
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Yes
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
-
Interior Colours
Black
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
280 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
236 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Electronic park brake
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
215/55 R17
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Front Tyre Width
215 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
215 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
215/55 R17
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Wheel Type
Alloy Alloy
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Tyre Load Index
102
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Spare Tyre
Temporary Spare
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary Spare
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
-
Wheels
Alloy Alloy
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary Spare
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Standard
Wheel Size Type
215/55 R17
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Infotainment Screen
10.25
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Infotainment Display
10.25
-
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
10.25
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Navigation System
Yes
-
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
4
Not Available
Rear Usb
Yes
-
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
8
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Premium Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Not Applicable
Head Up Display
No
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Standard
Multi Information Display
Digital
-
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Connected Services
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
4
-
Voice Control
Yes
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
-
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Years
7 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Color Note
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Pewter Olive, Intense Red, Steel Grey, Glacier White Pearl (two-tone options on SX)
-
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
2040 kg
Production Status
active
Active
Model Introduced Year
2021
Not Available
Generation
First generation (BC3); launched globally 2020, SA 2021
Current local listing
Facelift History
2023 model year update with revised front styling and expanded ADAS features
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Price Zar
469995 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
469995
495199
Starting Price Zar
469995
495199
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Spec
Sonet
XUV700
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
G4LC
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 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
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
143 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
172 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
11.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.9 kW/tonne
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.6 Nm/tonne
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
In depth: how these cars differ
This Sonet 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: Sonet 36 vs XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: Sonet 65 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: Sonet 93 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: Sonet 59 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: Sonet 71 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
Sonet 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
Sonet
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV700
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 64 pts for Sonet
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV700 leads. However, Sonet 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.
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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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