Mahindra XUV 7XO sees record bookings in India, but waiting periods vary drastically top trims are quick, while entry-level variants demand up to 12 months of patience.
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XUV 7XO: Top Trims First, Entry-Level Waits Until 2026
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Mahindra opened XUV 7XO bookings for Rs. 21,000, receiving over 93,000 reservations quickly.
Deliveries have begun for top-tier variants like AX7, AX7T, and AX7L.
Entry-level AX, AX3, and AX5 trims face significant waiting periods, with some deliveries extending to April 2026.
Okay, so here’s the deal. Mahindra opened bookings for the XUV 7XO midway this month. Rs. 21,000 and you can reserve it online or at a dealership. Refundable, by the way. Customer deliveries have started, but only for the top trims. AX7, AX7T, AX7L first in line. The others, AX, AX3, AX5? April 2026. Yup. Long wait. Makes you rethink patience, right?
Funny thing, reminded me of 2019 when I booked a Thar. Dealer just looked at me and said Sir, patience is required. I thought, yeah, sure. But waiting is part of the game. And XUV 7XO? Same story. By 2 pm on the first day, Mahindra already had 93,689 bookings combined with XEV 9S. Over Rs. 20,500 crore in bookings. Crazy. People are hyped. Real hype. And honestly, you can feel it.
Waiting Periods Variant Drama
So here’s the messy part. Waiting periods are all over the place. Four weeks, 12 months, pick your flavor. Entry-level AX trim? Longest wait. Petrol, diesel, manual 12 months. No automatic here. So yeah, plan your patience. Not joking.
Photo : Sleek exterior of the Mahindra XUV 7XO, ready to hit Indian roads.
Mid-spec AX3 and AX5? Petrol or diesel, manual or automatic roughly five months. Nothing dramatic, but still wait. AX7? Faster. Petrol manual or auto four weeks. Diesel around six. Top-spec AX7L though slightly late. Petrol automatic, four months. Diesel including AWD automatic six months. Patience, again.
Photo : Rear design of the Mahindra XUV 7XO with bold LED styling.
Dealer told me personally These are indicative. Depends on stock, location. Translation your final delivery date? Only after booking. You don’t really know until it’s official. Makes sense, right? But still stressful if you’re excited.
Now the car itself XUV 7XO is evolutionary from XUV700, but cabin? Totally modern. Triple-screen setup standard. Suspension tweaked, feels different on road. Engines are the familiar 2.0-litre petrol, 2.2-litre diesel. Six-speed manual or automatic. Nothing shocking there. But I tell you, sitting inside, it feels premium. You notice the small details. Storytelling moment last week I sat in an AX7L display unit lights, screens, interior wow. But engine performance? Real-world might differ, we all know Mahindra’s previous models.
Photo : Modern cabin of the XUV 7XO with triple-screen setup and premium touches.
Straight talk hype is real. Top trims deliver fast. Entry-level buyers? Patience is your friend. I’ve seen Mahindra schedules go unpredictable, multiple times. So realistic mindset helps. Also, keep your coffee ready. Long waits can be long.
Mansi AryaMansi Arya serves as an editor at GearChoice.in, where she oversees content strategy and production within the digital gear and tech space. With a strong foundation in digital marketing and social media strategy, she brings both editorial direction and promotional insight to the platform.