Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Mahindra XUV700

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $36,100 before on-road costs, while the Mahindra XUV700 opens at $37,490. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max the more affordable entry point by $1,390.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $39,710 and $41,239 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mahindra XUV700 gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Mahindra XUV700. The Mahindra XUV700 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max uses a Petrol producing 180kW and 375Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Mahindra XUV700 responds with a Petrol making 149kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 149kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max measures 4,720mm long on a 2,710mm wheelbase, 25mm longer than the Mahindra XUV700 at 4,695mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra XUV700 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 450L in the Mahindra XUV700, giving the Mahindra XUV700 a 333L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mahindra XUV700 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and $2,366/year for the Mahindra XUV700. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs $2,366 (Mahindra XUV700). The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max saves you roughly $57 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra XUV700). Both match on warranty length.