Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos & Mahindra XUV 7XO Base Variants - The Most VFM

In the past couple of months, we have witnessed the arrival of three important SUVs, including the Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV 7XO. All three SUVs are priced aggressively, and their base variants are also feature-loaded. In this article, we bring you the key features of the base variants of these three SUVs to find out which one offers the most value-for-money proposition. 

Mahindra XUV 7XO Base Variant

The new XUV 7XO Is available in 6 trim levels - AX, AX3, AX5, AX7, AX7 TECH and AX7 L. The base variant AX is available with 2.0L turbo petrol and 2.2L turbo diesel engines with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. For automatic, customers will have to opt for the AX3 and above variants. The Mahindra XUV 7XO AX petrol is priced at Rs 13.66 lakh, while the diesel base is tagged at Rs 14.96 lakh, ex-showroom. 

XUV 7XO AX Features

Bi-LED Projector Headlamp with DRL
Clear Lens LED Tail-lamp
17-inch Steel Wheel with wheel cover
Triple screen setup (12.3” Infotainment, Driver’s display, co-passenger entertainment)
6-Speaker Audio System
ALEXA Built-in with ChatGPT
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Cruise Control
ESC with 17 features
6 Airbags
Drive Modes - Zip, Zap & Zoom
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Smart door handles
Day & Night IRVM
Rear AC Vents
Push button start
Front and rear centre armrest
6-way manual driver seat adjustment
All 4 Power Windows
One-Touch down driver door power window
Steering mounted controls

Kia Seltos Base Variant

The new Kia Seltos is available in 8 trim levels - HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX, HTK (A), GTX/X Line, and GTX (A)/ X Line (A).  The base HTE is available with two powertrain options - a 1.5L NA petrol manual and a 1.5L diesel with 6-speed manual - priced at Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 12.59 lakh, respectively, ex-showroom. 

Key Features of Seltos HTE

LED Headlamps & LED DRLs
LED Tail-lamps
16-inch steel wheels with cover
Front & rear skid plates
Integrated rear spoiler with LED High Mount stop lamp
Manual streamline door handles
Driver seat manual height adjustment
12-inch LCD cluster with 4.2-inch color TFT MID
10.25-inch HD touchscreen 
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
6-speakers sound system
4 C-Type USB chargers
Cruise control with manual speed limit assist
Keyless entry & central locking
Power windows
Front passenger adjustable headrest
Manual AC & rear AC Vents
Electrically adjustable ORVMs

Tata Sierra Base Variant

The Tata Sierra is available in 7 trims - Smart+, Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Adventure+, Accomplished and Accomplished+. The base variants, Smart+ MT petrol and Smart+ AT Manual are priced at Rs 11.49 lakh and Rs 12.99 lakh, respectively. For automatic, customers will have to opt for Pure and above variants. 

Key Features of Sierra Smart+

Bi-LED Projector Headlamps
6 Airbags
Electrically adjustable ORVM with turn indicators
Electric tailgate release
4-inch digital cockpit
LED turn indicators
Adjustable headrests
LED DRLs & Tail-Lamp
All wheel disc brakes
Electronic park brake with auto hold
Rear window sunshade
All doors power window
2 front USB (Type A and 45W Type C)
Rear AC Vents
Flush door handles with welcome light
Height adjustable seat belts
Puncture repair kit
ESP with 20 features

Which One Makes More Sense?

We believe that the Kia Seltos base and Mahindra XUV 7XO comes as the most value-for-money variants. Both offers touchscreen infotainment unit, speakers, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, LED lighting system and safety features like ABS with EBD, 6 airbags, ESP and others as standard. The Sierra base is greatly loaded with features like electric tailgate release, all-4 disc brakes, electronic parking brake with auto hold, LED lighting system and safety tech. However, it lacks major features like infotainment and speakers. 

Also See - Tata Sierra Review