The Most Powerful Petrol SUVs of 2025 – No Hybrid Can Match Them!

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The Most Powerful Petrol SUVs of 2025 – No Hybrid Can Match Them!

In the Indian market, there are many powerful petrol sport utility vehicles (SUVs) that can even beat the hybrid cars. These cars are full of powerful engines, high-tech features, and advanced safety features. 

Here, we have discussed the three cars, which are Mahindra Scorpio‑N, Mahindra XUV700, and Mahindra Thar. Read this article thoroughly to check the ex-showroom price, safety features, key specifications, and much more.

Mahindra Scorpio‑N

The Scorpio-N by Mahindra & Mahindra is a ladder-frame SUV, built on the new ‘W’ platform, designed for ruggedness and off-road capability. The ex-showroom price of this car ranges from ₹13.25 lakh to ₹20.38 lakh, whose details are available below.

VariantTransmissionEx-Showroom Price (₹)
Z2 Petrol MT 7 STR (ESP)Manual₹13.20 L
Z4 Petrol MT 7 STR (ESP)Manual₹15.06 L
Z4 Petrol AT 7 STRAutomatic₹16.40 L
Z8 Select Petrol MTManual₹16.58 L
Z8 T Petrol MT 7 STRManual₹19.14 L
Z8 T Petrol MT 7 STR Carbon EditionManual₹19.33 L
Z8 L Petrol MT 7 STRManual₹19.99 L
Z8 L Petrol MT 6 STRManual₹20.38 L
Z8 T Petrol AT 7 STRAutomatic₹20.48 L
Z8 T Petrol AT 7 STR Carbon EditionAutomatic₹20.67 L
Z8 L Petrol AT 7 STRAutomatic₹20.99 L
Z8 L Petrol AT 6 STRAutomatic₹21.28 L
Z8L Carbon Edition PetrolAutomatic₹20.33 L
Z8L 6 STR PetrolAutomatic₹20.38 L

It is available with all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive options. It comes with a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine, whose specifications are

  • Power Output: 200 bhp
  • Torque: 370–380 Nm
  • Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual (MT) and 6-speed Automatic (AT)
  • Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
  • Fuel Efficiency: Approximately 14.5 km/l in city traffic and around 16 km/l on highways

Mahindra XUV700

The XUV700 by Mahindra & Mahindra is a 7-seater SUV. It has a spacious interior, which gives the premium feel, and large boot space makes long-distance travel convenient while carrying big luggage. It starts from ₹13.66 lakh and goes up to ₹21.86 lakh; the details for it can be found below.

VariantTransmissionEx-Showroom Price (₹)
MX 7Str PetrolManual₹13.66 L
AX5 S 7Str Petrol ManualManual₹15.92 L
AX5 S 7Str Petrol AutomaticAutomatic₹17.57 L
AX5 7Str Petrol ManualManual₹17.29 L
AX7 7Str Petrol ManualManual₹18.37 L
AX7 Ebony Edition 7Str Petrol ManualManual₹18.51 L
AX7 6Str Petrol ManualManual₹18.55 L
AX7 Ebony Edition 6Str Petrol ManualManual₹18.70 L
AX7 7Str Petrol AutomaticAutomatic₹19.79 L
AX7 Ebony Edition 7Str Petrol AutomaticAutomatic₹19.93 L
AX7 6Str Petrol AutomaticAutomatic₹19.98 L
AX7 Ebony Edition 6Str Petrol AutomaticAutomatic₹20.12 L
AX7 Luxury Pack Petrol Automatic 7StrAutomatic₹21.86 L

This car is equipped with ADAS, which includes Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise, and Emergency Braking. It comes with a 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, whose specifications are

  • Displacement: 1999 cc
  • Configuration: 4-cylinder, turbocharged
  • Power Output: 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  • Torque: 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm
  • Transmission Options: 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic
  • Fuel Efficiency: Approximately 15–17 km/l (ARAI certified)
  • Variants Available: MX, AX5, AX7, AX7L
  • Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • Emission Standard: BS6 Phase 2 

Mahindra Thar 

The Thar by Mahindra & Mahindra is available in the Indian market with a petrol engine in multiple variants. Its ex-showroom price ranges from 15.25 lakh to 16.80 lakh, whose details can be found below.

VariantTransmissionEx-Showroom Price (₹)
MX1 RWD PetrolManual₹12.25 L
MX3 RWD PetrolAutomatic₹14.42 L
MX5 RWD PetrolManual₹15.75 L
MX5 RWD PetrolAutomatic₹17.16 L
AX7L RWD PetrolAutomatic₹19.51 L
Hard Top Petrol Manual (LX)Manual₹14.33 L
Hard Top Petrol Automatic (LX)Automatic₹14.42 L
Hard Top Petrol 4WD Manual (LX)Manual₹15.20 L
Hard Top Petrol 4WD Automatic (LX)Automatic₹16.80 L

It comes with a stylish design and tough body, and this car features a spacious cabin for the convenience of the occupants. It is equipped with a 2.0L mStallion 150 TGDi Turbocharged Petrol Engine:

  • Displacement: 1997 cc
  • Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC
  • Max Power: 150.19 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  • Max Torque: 320 Nm @ 1500–3000 rpm
  • Turbocharger: Yes
  • Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual or 6-speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: Available in both RWD and 4WD configurations
  • Emission Norm Compliance: BS6 Phase 2
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 57 liters
  • Mileage (ARAI Claimed): Approximately 12.4 km/l 
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