Is Mahindra XUV700 the most spacious SUV under Rs 18 lakh?

Which is the most spacious five-seater SUV in the market for Rs 18 lakh (on-road)? Features aren’t important to me, but long distance comfort is.

P Arjun, via email

Autocar India says: Consider the Mahindra XUV700, which is much larger than similarly priced mid-size SUVs. The Mahindra is very spacious, its seats are comfortable; performance is strong too, whether you opt for petrol or diesel, and so is refinement. The entry-level MX variant fits your budget, and it has the basics covered (including a touchscreen). 

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