Mahindra XUV 7XO Launching in 2026: All You Need to Know About the Facelift

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 Announces XUV 7XO Facelift

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.

Exterior Upgrades of Mahindra XUV 7XO

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.

Interior Features of Mahindra XUV 7XO

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.

Powertrain Options

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)

Strategic Naming and Future Plans

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.

Competition

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.