Overview
- The latest test mule was photographed on the Manali highway and was reported to be a petrol-powered unit, with one sighting showing it running alongside a Jimny.
- Exterior updates visible under camouflage include revised headlamp and tail-lamp signatures, a fresh black swirl-style alloy wheel design, roof rails, and minor bumper and cladding tweaks.
- No major cabin changes are confirmed from the sightings, though reports speculate a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen, a new instrument cluster, ventilated seats and the possible addition of Level 2 ADAS.
- Mechanical carryover is expected with the 1.5-litre K15C petrol engine and manual or 6-speed automatic gearboxes, while the CNG variant is likely to continue.
- Earlier sightings of a CNG-labeled mule have fueled talk of underfloor or dual-cylinder CNG packaging to reclaim boot space, and outlets broadly expect a launch in early 2026 in the crowded sub-4m SUV segment.