The Mahindra XUV700 has been on sale since 2021 and is due for a mid-life facelift update, which is expected to arrive sometime next year. Ahead of its debut, a test mule of the upgraded SUV was spied testing, revealing some crucial design changes. Here are the details: –
2026 Mahindra XUV700 Facelift – What Could Be Seen?
Although wrapped in heavy camouflage, the 2026 Mahindra XUV700 features a slightly restyled grille and headlamp setup. The front bumper is also expected to be tweaked for added freshness and rugged appearance.
The side profile remains largely unchanged except for the new alloys with an aero-optimised design for minimum drag.
Like the front, the rear will also be redesigned with new connected LED taillights and a more muscular bumper.
Although the interior design is not yet revealed, we can expect Mahindra to heavily redesign the dashboard and seats to make the SUV look more modern than the current-spec model. It is also expected to receive the triple-screen setup as the Mahindra XEV 9e and the upcoming XEV 9S.
The current iteration of the XUV700 also features several physical buttons and knobs for climate control; it remains to be seen whether Mahindra retains these with the facelifted XUV700. The SUV will likely continue to be offered in both 6-and 7-seater configurations.
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Expected Engine Options
The XUV700 facelift is likely to retain the same powertrain options as the current-spec model – a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (up to 200PS/380Nm) and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel mill (up to 185PS/450Nm), paired with either a 6-speed manual or. 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Both front-wheel-drive (FWD) and rear-wheel-drive (RWD) options will be offered.
Expected Launch Timeline, Price and Rivals
The facelifted Mahindra XUV700 is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2026, with a slight premium over the current-spec model, which ranges from Rs 13.66 – 23.71 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon launch, it will continue its rivalry with the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar.
