Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Tata Harrier (2026)
Mahindra XUV 7XO (₹13.99 Lakh – ₹25.94 Lakh) and Tata Harrier (₹13.00 Lakh – ₹26.11 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the Mahindra XUV 7XO.
- The Mahindra XUV 7XO is the more powerful car, with 197 bhp against 168 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Mahindra XUV 7XO in short
The XUV 7XO is Mahindra's flagship monocoque SUV, pairing near-two-hundred-horsepower engines with twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and 5-star Global NCAP safety at prices that undercut rivals. It redefined value in the three-row midsize segment at launch and continues to command strong demand. It squares up against the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus.
Full XUV 7XO prices & variants →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: XUV 7XO or Harrier?
The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the Mahindra XUV 7XO. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
XUV 7XO vs Harrier — which is safer?
The Mahindra XUV 7XO scores 5 stars and the Tata Harrier scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the XUV 7XO or the Harrier?
The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the Mahindra XUV 7XO. The Mahindra XUV 7XO is the more powerful car, with 197 bhp against 168 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.