Mahindra XUV700 Facelift Likely to be Named XUV 7XO

Mahindra is expected to launch a mid-life facelift of the XUV700 soon, and a new trademark filing by the manufacturer strongly suggests the new version will be called the XUV 7XO. 

This sharper name follows the pattern Mahindra started with the XUV 3XO, which replaced the XUV300.

XUV 7XO Design and Features

On the design front, spy shots suggest a bolder face with a redesigned grille and front bumper, along with slightly revised headlamps and LED DRLs. The side profile will likely remain unchanged, though a new design for the alloy wheels could elevate the road presence. The rear may feature connected LED taillamps, along with a redesigned bumper. 

Inside, the cabin could take inspiration from the XEV 9e and offer a similar triple-screen display. A premium Harman Kardon sound system, auto-dimming mirrors, and the ability for rear passengers to mirror their phones are also on the rumoured feature list.

Same Powertrains

Powertrain choices are likely to carry over unchanged from the XUV700. Its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol produces 197 BHP and 380 Nm of torque, while the 2.2-litre diesel is offered in 153 BHP, 360 Nm (MX variants) and 182 BHP, 450 Nm tunes. 

Expect the same six-speed manual and torque converter automatic gearbox options, with an AWD (all-wheel drive) option to continue on higher diesel automatic variants.

Safety Features

The XUV700 already boasts a strong safety suite, with 7 airbags and Level 2 ADAS on the top-end variants. However, it only gets dual airbags on its entry-level variants, which we expect Mahindra to offer on the 7XO. This, coupled with its 5-Star Global NCAP rating, would make the 7XO much more appealing to budget-conscious buyers.

Mahindra could launch the XUV 7XO in January 2026, possibly leading to attractive discounts on the current XUV700 in the coming months. 

XUV 7XO Price

Currently, the XUV700 is priced from ₹13.65 lakh to ₹25.14 lakh (ex-showroom). Owing to all the upgrades, the XUV 7XO range could start at ₹14 lakh, going up to ₹26 lakh for the top-of-the-line variants. It will primarily compete against the Tata Safari and the MG Hector Plus.

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XUV 7XO or XEV 9S?

While interested buyers wait for further updates about the XUV 7XO, Mahindra is preparing to unveil its third electric SUV based on the INGLO platform - the XEV 9S, on November 27. Expected to be the EV counterpart to the XUV 7XO, the XEV 9S will likely be the new flagship from Mahindra’s Electric range - sitting above the BE 6 and XEV 9e. 

The XEV 9S is likely to mirror the 7XO’s design language, but with EV-specific elements like a closed grille and aero-efficient alloy wheels. Battery pack options are expected to be the same 59 kWh and 79 kWh units seen on the BE 6 and XEV 9e, offering a possible range of 500 to 700 km. A dual motor AWD drivetrain is also on the cards, which will help it rival the Tata Harrier EV and upcoming Safari EV.

Based on the Be 6 and XEV 9e's pricing, the XEV 9S range could start from ₹24 lakh and up to ₹35 lakh ex-showroom. 

Although the XUV 7XO and XEV 9S fall in separate segments, competing with different rivals, the top-end petrol and diesel variants of the XUV 7XO and the lower to mid variants (likely Pack One to Pack Two) of the XEV 9S may be similarly priced, clashing around the ₹25 lakh mark.