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Mahindra NU_IQ Rollout Advances With Vision S Spied and XUV700 Triple‑Screen Cabin Seen

The new flat‑form monocoque aims to speed development of compact and midsize SUVs from 2027 with multi‑powertrain flexibility and export‑ready engineering.

Overview

  • Production‑spec Vision S prototypes have been spied on test, with reports pointing to an early‑2027 debut as the first NU_IQ model.
  • Mahindra says NU_IQ is a front‑drive‑biased, flat‑form monocoque that supports ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains with optional AWD and targets 3.9–4.3‑metre SUVs.
  • The Vision T refines the 2023 Thar.e idea and is presented as a precursor to the next‑gen Thar family, moving from ladder‑frame RWD heritage to the NU_IQ architecture; likely EV battery sharing with BE 6 and XEV 9e is reported but unconfirmed.
  • The sub‑4‑metre Vision X concept previews a crossover direction, with some reports linking it to a future XUV 3XO replacement, a role Mahindra has not confirmed.
  • Parallel updates continue on current models, with the XUV700 facelift spied featuring a triple‑screen dashboard and Harman Kardon audio, alongside ongoing tests for an updated 3‑door Thar and a new Bolero reported for the near term.