Mahindra XUV700 Facelift Spied Testing: Here’s What To Expect

The Mahindra XUV700, launched in 2021 as the successor to the XUV500, has gained popularity among Indian consumers. Anticipation is building for the upcoming facelift, with test mules spotted. Expected design updates include new headlamps, grille, fog lamps, and a redesigned rear bumper, while retaining its overall silhouette. Interior changes may feature a revamped dashboard and a triple screen setup. The powertrain is likely to maintain its existing engine options, and pricing is anticipated between Rs 13.49 to 14.49 lakh.

Mahindra XUV700 Facelift Spied Testing: Here’s What To Expect (Image: Compilation of screenshots from a video posted by - throttle_up1.0 on Instagram)

The Mahindra XUV700 was introduced back in 2021 as the successor to the XUV500 and this SUV was an instant hit among the Indian customers. The XUV700 is a truly global and modern SUV, which is ‘made in India for the world’. Rumours of the XUV700 facelift nearing its launch have been floating around the market for a while now. Its test mules have also been spotted testing on several occasions. So if you are also wondering what Mahindra has in store with this product facelift, Times Drive readers let us offer you a quick insight of what you should expect from the upcoming facelift of the XUV700.
There are multiple videos of the test mule of the XUV700 facelift doing rounds on social media and the product in these videos is heavily camouflaged, however these notable updates which we have been able to spot out from these videos. In terms of design it is expected to get new double-barrel headlamps, new front grille, new fog lamp design, new front bumper and maybe redesigned LED DRLs. The side profile of this SUV is pretty much the same with flush door handles and familiar lines. At the rear it can retain the LED tail lamp setup which might get a connected treatment (given the market trend, not evident in videos), it will also get a redesigned rear bumper with new skid plate design. The overall silhouette of this SUV is expected to remain the same.
Talking about the cabin, this is where we expect the most changes from Mahindra. On the inside the XUV700 facelift is likely to get a redesigned dashboard with a new steering wheel design, something similar to its EV range. It can also get a new triple screen setup at the front consisting of a digital instrument cluster, digital infotainment system and a digital passenger display.

Talking about the powertrain setup, the XUV700 facelift is expected to retain the current options of the 2.2L turbo diesel engine and the 2.0L turbo petrol engine which will be offered with MT and AT options.
Like the ongoing version, the XUV700 facelift will most likely get the 7-seater and 6-seater trims but it would be interesting to see if Mahindra brings back the 5-seater version. As far as the pricing goes the XUV700 facelift is going to bear a starting ex-showroom price ranging between Rs 13.49 to 14.49 lakh. It is expected to make its debut in early 2026.
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