Overview
- Mahindra will unveil the XEV 9S, its first three-row electric SUV on the INGLO platform, on November 27 with teasers confirming a triple-screen dashboard, front memory seats, an adjustable second row, a panoramic moonroof and a Harman Kardon audio system.
- Limited-period anniversary benefits worth up to about Rs 1.50–1.55 lakh are available on BE 6 and XEV 9e for the first 5,000 deliveries before December 20, including a 7.2 kW home charger, charging credits and accessory, corporate and exchange bonuses.
- Trademark filings indicate the XUV700 facelift is likely to be renamed XUV7XO, with media reporting an early 2026 launch that is expected to add a triple-screen cockpit, Harman Kardon audio and enhanced Level‑2 ADAS while retaining current petrol and diesel powertrains.
- Rendering- and spy-based reports point to exterior tweaks for the refreshed XUV700 such as a revised grille, new lighting signatures, updated alloys and an auto-dimming IRVM, with potential options like captain seats and BYOD rear-seat entertainment support.
- Indian rivals are queuing near-term EV debuts, including Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara on December 2 and Tata’s Sierra EV showcase later this year, reinforcing a busy launch window across electric and compact SUV segments.