At this year’s Independence Day, Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled its all-new NU_IQ monocoque platform along with four SUV concepts – Vision T, Vision X, Vision S and Vision SXT. All these concept SUVs are underpinned by NU_IQ architecture and are likely to serve as the base for the Thar electric SUV, a compact SUV from the Scorpio family, the new-gen XUV 3XO and an off-road focused SUV, respectively. The production-ready model of the Vision SUV concepts will start arriving from 2027.

Besides these, the homegrown automaker also plans to update its popular Scorpio N and XUV700 SUVs in early 2026. A three-row version of the Mahindra XEV 9e is also in the pipeline. Called the Mahindra XEV 7e, this electric SUV will share design elements with both the  XEV 9e and the ICE-powered XUV700.

If you’re looking for a 7-seater family car or SUV, the upcoming 2026 Mahindra XUV700 facelift and the XEV 7e will be worth checking out.

2026 Mahindra XUV700 Facelift

The updated Mahindra XUV700 is expected to receive minimal cosmetic enhancements along with a few new features. The SUV will sport a newly-designed grille, revised twin barrel projector headlamps, new LED DRL signature and new alloy wheels. Inside, the 2026 Mahindra XUV700 facelift is likely feature a new triple-screen setup (sourced from the XEV 9e), Harman Kardon audio system and new steering.

Under the hood, the new XUV700 will continue to feature the exiting 197bhp, 2.0L turbo petrol and 185bhp, 2.2L diesel engines. Transmission choices will also remain unchanged – i.e. a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. Select variants will be available with AWD (all-wheel drive) system.

Mahindra XEV 7e

Spy and leaked images reveal that the Mahindra XEV 7e will share a strong resemblance with the XEV 9e. This 7-seater SUV will feature a closed-off grille, LED headlamps, connected LED DRLs and LED fog lamps at the front. The side and rear profiles will look largely similar to the XUV700, except the new aero-optimized 19-inch alloy wheels.

The Mahindra XEV 7e will feature a three-row seating configuration and share most of its features with the XEV 9e. The EV is likely to offer triple screens, a two-spoke steering wheel, front powered and ventilated seats, multi-zone climate control, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, ADAS and more.

The powertrain setup might also be borrowed from the XEV 9e, which comes with the 59kWh and 79kWh battery pack options.