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2023 · Mahindra · Petrol

XUV700

2.0T AX5

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Cost to own / mo

R8,359

R7/km

Market price

R474,999

Annual total

R100,308

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,663
InsuranceR831
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR4,834
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR3,525
Cost to own / moR8,359

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2L
Power
149 kW
Torque
380 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
CO₂ emissions
198 g/km
Maintenance score60/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,997 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
5,000 rpm
Torque peak
1,750 rpm
Top speed
0 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,695 mm
Height
1,755 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
Kerb weight
1,691 kg
GVM
2,185 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Fuel tank
60 L

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,500 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
235/65 R17
Rear tyres
235/65 R17

Safety

Airbags
4
ISOFIX
Outer Rear

Comfort & convenience

Keyless
Start
Central locking
Remote
Sunroof
Panoramic
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
150,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
100,000 km / 5 yr
Service interval
20,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

48/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value33
Efficiency17
Reliability59
Practicality83

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