Mahindra is set to launch the facelifted XUV700 as XUV 7XO on January 5, 2026 globally. The new SUV promises updated styling, luxurious interior, advanced tech, and reliable engine options, taking the legacy of XUV700 forward.
Mahindra & Mahindra has teased its next big launch for 2026. The company will introduce the Mahindra XUV 7XO, a facelift of the popular XUV700, which will make its global debut on January 5, 2026.
The company has released a teaser highlighting both the exterior and interior updates of the SUV. The XUV 7XO builds on the XUV700 legacy, which has sold over three lakh units, making it a well-loved model in India.
The new XUV 7XO is expected to borrow styling cues from the recently launched XEV 9S, Mahindra’s seven-seater electric SUV:
Sleeker LED projector headlamps and re-profiled front bumper
Redesigned grille with a more muscular, modern look
Updated alloy wheel designs
Revised tail-lamp signature at the rear for a dynamic appeal
Overall, the exterior aims to give the SUV a fresh, modern, and more imposing presence on the road.
Mahindra is preparing the largest interior upgrade yet for the XUV 7XO:
Triple-screen dashboard layout similar to XEV 9S
Harman Kardon audio system
Enhanced ambient lighting
Auto-dimming IRVM
Premium upholstery for a luxurious and tech-focused cabin
These updates are aimed at offering a modern, comfortable, and tech-forward experience to occupants.
The XUV 7XO is likely to retain Mahindra’s reliable existing engines with the following options:
2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol
2.2-litre mHawk turbo-diesel
Transmission options:
6-speed manual gearbox
6-speed automatic gearbox
Select diesel variants may continue to offer All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Mahindra has trademarked the name XUV 7XO, following a strategy similar to the XUV300 → XUV 3XO naming. The company has also registered XUV 1XO and XUV 5XO, indicating more SUVs could come under the XO series in the coming years.
This move has created excitement in the mid-size SUV market, with all eyes on early 2026 for the first glimpse of XUV 7XO.
The Mahindra XUV 7XO will compete in the mid-size SUV segment against:
MG Hector
Tata Sierra
Tata Safari
Hyundai Creta
Honda Elevate
Kia Seltos
With its facelifted design and improved features, XUV 7XO is expected to strengthen Mahindra’s position in India’s SUV market.