Over the next year to year‑and‑a‑half, Mahindra plans to introduce five fresh petrol‑diesel SUVs in India, with several of those being updated facelifts of its top‑selling models.
Home‑grown giant Mahindra & Mahindra has a busy launch calendar ahead. Over the coming 12–18 months, the company will roll out a flurry of brand‑new SUVs while also unveiling facelifted editions of several popular ICE models, each sporting updated styling, extra features, and fresh mechanical bits. Below is a closer look at the five Mahindra SUVs headed our way in the next year‑and‑a‑half.
1. Mahindra XUV 7OO Facelift
Codenamed W616, the updated XUV700 will echo the design language of Mahindra’s latest born‑electric concepts—the BE 6 and XEV 9e—giving it a thoroughly refreshed exterior. Inside, expect a more tech‑forward cockpit packed with next‑gen features. Under the skin, however, the company’s flagship SUV sticks with its proven powertrains: the 2.0‑litre turbo‑petrol and 2.2‑litre turbo‑diesel, paired with either six‑speed manual or automatic gearboxes.
2. Mahindra Thar Facelift
On the market for about five years now, the current Thar is due for a makeover, and Mahindra is lining up a refreshed version for an expected debut in early 2026. Styling will draw heavily from the 5‑door Thar Roxx concept, featuring C‑shaped LED headlamps, redesigned bumpers, and fresh alloy‑wheel designs. Inside, look for a raft of upgrades: a larger touchscreen, a new steering wheel, and the addition of a sunroof. Powertrain options should stay familiar, carrying over the existing petrol and diesel engines.
3. Mahindra XUV 3XO Hybrid
Mahindra is gearing up to enter the hybrid‑SUV arena, with development already underway on both strong‑hybrid and range‑extender powertrains. The first model to debut this tech will be the XUV 3XO—project code S226—slated for a 2026 launch. It will pair the familiar 1.2‑litre three‑cylinder turbo‑petrol engine with Mahindra’s newly engineered hybrid system. The move follows in the footsteps of rivals like Maruti Suzuki and Toyota, which have aggressively expanded their own hybrid portfolios.
4. Mahindra Scorpio N Pickup
First shown as the Global Pik‑up concept on 15 August 2023, the Scorpio N Pickup has since been caught testing several times on Indian roads. Its production‑spec debut is pencilled in for mid‑2026, with reports indicating that South Africa and Australia may receive the model before India. True to its name, the vehicle sports the Scorpio N’s front‑end styling but adopts a pick‑up body. Mahindra is expected to launch it initially with a diesel engine, adding a petrol option later on.
5. New-Gen Mahindra Bolero
Set for a late‑2026 debut, the next‑generation Bolero will ride on an all‑new New Flexible Architecture (NFA) platform, which will also underpin an upcoming electric Bolero variant. The reinvented SUV is expected to come in both five‑ and seven‑seat layouts; the seven‑seater should feature a forward‑facing third row for improved occupant safety while still keeping the overall length under four metres.