Mahindra is all set to launch the facelifted XUV700 on January 5, which will be called the XUV 7XO. While Mahindra has released a couple of teasers, fresh and detailed spy shots have now surfaced online, confirming several changes for the SUV. Here are the details: –
Mahindra XUV 7XO – Exterior
The latest teaser images reveal the new headlamp cluster with a more wraparound design, flanking the new radiator grille. Keen eyes could also notice new projector fog lamps positioned lower on the redesigned bumper.
From the sides, the SUV looks largely unchanged, featuring the same silhouette, along with muscular haunches, flush door handles and roof rails. However, alloy design is something that will be changed on the XUV 7XO.
Towards the rear, the 7XO seems to borrow the new design cues from XEV 9S, which includes a restyled taillamp cluster with honeycomb detailing and a black casing. The rear bumper is also expected to be redesigned.
Mahindra XUV 7XO – Interior
Changes will be more substantial inside the cabin in the form of a new dashboard layout, featuring triple-connected displays for infotainment, instrumentation and co-passenger entertainment. Besides, it will also get a new 2-spoke steering wheel. The interior will be draped in a three-tone black-brown-&-beige cabin theme.
The other new notable additions will include a powered co-passenger seat, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a ventilated rear seat, multi-colour ambient lighting, an AR-based heads-up display, a powered tailgate, and a 540-degree camera.
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Features like paddle shifters, smart keyless entry with push-button start/stop, panoramic sunroof, powered driver seat with memory function, seven airbags, multiple driving modes, and level-2 ADAS will be carried forward from the existing model.
Engine Options
We do not expect any changes underneath the hood. The SUV will continue to be offered with 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine options as the current model, specifications of which are detailed below: –
| Engine | 2-litre turbo petrol | 2.2-litre diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 200 PS | Up to 185 PS |
| Peak Torque | 380 Nm | Up to 450 Nm |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive/All-wheel drive (AT only) |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
Mahindra XUV 700: Price Announcement, Bookings and Deliveries
As mentioned above, prices of the XUV 700 will be announced in January 5th, 2026. While its not official, we expect its deliveries to commence before or around the harvest festivals of Makar Sankranti, Lorhi, Pongal and Uttarayan. Its pre-launch bookings are already underway for a token amount of Rs 21,000.
