Until 2024, Indians had to spend over Rs 50 lakh to buy a car with exhilarating performance. However, in 2024, Mahindra launched two new SUVs – BE 6 & XEV 9e with powerful motors. On the other hand, in June 2025, we got the Harrier.ev with even more power! Now, as everyone started comparing the two Indian SUVs, a foreign car maker entered India with the most powerful SUV – the VinFast VF7. Today, let’s take a quick look at the performance and features these three SUVs have to offer!
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Best SUV Under Rs 25 Lakh – Price
Before jumping to the performance or any other factors, let’s take a look at the prices of the three SUVs. Starting with the Mahindra XEV 9e. The flagship Mahindra EV SUV is currently priced between Rs 23.18 lakh & Rs 33.30 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). On the other hand, the Harrier.ev is priced between Rs 22.66 lakh & Rs 31.46 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). And finally, it is the VinFast VF7 which is impressively priced between Rs 22.12 lakh & Rs 27.13 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Performance
Now comes the most interesting comparison – the performance. The Mahindra XEV 9e, when launched, left everyone in excitement with its performance. Talking of which, the SUV is offered with two battery pack options – 59kWh & 79Kwh. Among these, it is the bigger battery pack to come with electric motors producing 282bhp & 380Nm. With such figures, the SUV can go from 0 to 100kmph in just 6.8 seconds! Impressive right?
Well, it was definitely impressive until the Harrier.ev was launched. The Harrier.ev comes equipped with two battery pack options – 65kWh & 75kWh. Again, the powerful motors are paired with its larger battery pack & in AWD configuration. The AWD gets dual-motor setup & the combined power output is at 309bhp & 504Nm of peak torque! All the torque comes into action from the word go, taking the SUV from 0 to 100kmph in just 6.3 seconds! Now, while everyone was praising the performance of the Harrier.ev, VinFast launched the VF7 in September 2025, and took the crown of the most powerful SUV!
Similar to the other two SUVs, the VF7 also comes with two battery pack options – 59.6kWh & 70.8kWh. Also, just like the Harrier.ev, the VF7 also comes with an AWD configuration with the larger battery pack. And for AWD, the dual-motor setup produces astonishing – 349bhp & 500Nm! What about 0 to 100kmph? Well, the SUV can go from standstill to a three-figure speed mark in a claimed 5.8 seconds.
Best SUV Under Rs 25 Lakh – Features
Apart from performance, all three SUVs are loaded with the latest technology & features. First, it was the Mahindra XEV 9e that surprised many with its package. The SUV comes with features like – Level 2+ ADAS, triple 12.3-inch screens, 16-speaker Harman Kardon speakers, auto park, glass roof with ambient lights, powered & ventilated front seats, powered tailgate, adaptive suspensions and more.
On the other hand, the Harrier.ev offers – 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 13.5-inch touchscreen system, 540-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, digital IRVM, auto park, FDD suspension, summon mode, and more.
Finally, the recently launched VF7. The flagship VinFast SUV comes with features like – LED headlights, a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless phone charger, ventilated seats, reclinable rear seats, Level 2 ADAS, head-up display, dual-zone automatic climate control and more.
Overall, all three SUVs are equally packed with performance & features. So, at the given price point, which SUV will you choose?
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