A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Jetour T2 i-DM vs Mahindra XUV700: the short answer
T2 i-DM and XUV700 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
XUV700 starts ZAR 284,701 cheaperT2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900 · XUV700 from ZAR 495,199
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Maximum Power
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
XUV700149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
XUV700380 Nm
Engine Size
T2 i-DM1499 cc
XUV7001997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
XUV70013 km/l
Ground Clearance
T2 i-DM190 mm
XUV700200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Jetour T2 i-DM
T2 i-DM
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
T2 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
XUV700
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
T2 i-DM
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
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South African launch specification
Current local listing
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
4038 kg
-
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2138 kg
2040 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Length
4785 mm
4695 mm
Width
2006 mm
1890 mm
Height
1875 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
580 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
2138 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2438 kg
-
Payload Capacity
300 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
-
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
980 mm
-
Rear Legroom
810 mm
-
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Front Track Width
1685 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1695 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Not Available
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Not Available
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push button start
Wireless Charging
50W
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Yes
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1494 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
1.3
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Spare Wheel
255/55 R20 full size
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Engine
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 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
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
380 Nm
Combined Power
265 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
610 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
18.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
90 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
50 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
27 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
76.9 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
62.1 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
89.4 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
60 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
76.9 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 and CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
60
Combined Driving Range
1200
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
22
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
7
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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
Front and rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Leatherette
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Infotainment System
15.6-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Available
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlamps
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Headlight Type
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Headlights
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Skyroof
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Tyre Size
255/55 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
255/55 R20 full size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
255/55 R20 full size
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic park brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Battery Warranty
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
-
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
30 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in Hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Basic Warranty
7-year/200,000 km warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty
7-year/200,000 km warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
Spec
T2 i-DM
XUV700
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
779900 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
flagship
Starting Price
779900
495199
Starting Price Zar
779900
495199
In depth: how these cars differ
This T2 i-DM and XUV700 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: T2 i-DM 45 vs XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: T2 i-DM 98 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: T2 i-DM 92 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: T2 i-DM 66 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: T2 i-DM 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T2 i-DM leads by 2 points
T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 71 pts for XUV700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM leads. However, XUV700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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