Mahindra XUV 7XO Is The Reborn XUV700 And Will Be Unveiled On January 5, 2026

The new naming structure is similar to the XUV 3XO and this brings the premium SUV in line with the rest of the range. This is the new naming system for the ICE SUVs in the Mahindra range.

By : Somnath Chatterjee | Updated at : 08 Dec 2025 05:20 PM (IST)

Mahindra XUV 7XO Reborn XUV700 Unveiled On January 5 Mahindra XUV 7XO Is The Reborn XUV700 And Will Be Unveiled On January 5, 2026

The pricing will be revealed on January 5 and it would be the first launch for the year in 2026. This would be a comprehensive facelift for one of its best selling SUVs.

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Mahindra rebrands XUV700 to XUV 7XO, aligning with new naming.
New XUV 7XO adopts XUV 9S design cues, including lighting.
Facelift brings updated bumpers, wheels, and interior triple screen.

Mahindra has revealed that the XUV700 will now become XUV 7XO. The car is scheduled to be revealed on the January 5.

The new naming structure is similar to the XUV 3XO and this brings the premium SUV in line with the rest of the range. This is the new naming system for the ICE SUVs in the Mahindra range.

What Has Changed?

The few teasers show that the XUV 7XO will retain some of the design elements from the XEV 9S. That includes the new headlamp design and the tail-lamps.

The update for the XUV700 means dropping this popular nameplate but the new moniker will drive home the updated model changes.

A facelift is expected for the exterior in form of a new bumper design, new alloy wheels and the new front as well as the rear styling.

Additionally, the same triple screen setup as the XEV 9S while the steering would be new along with more technology being added in like the newer electric SUVs.

Mahindra XUV 7XO Is The Reborn XUV700 And Will Be Unveiled On January 5, 2026

The engine options would be expected to be remaining the same with a petrol engine having automatic as well as manual options along with a diesel engine too with manual as well as automatic gearbox options.

The pricing will be revealed on January 5 and it would be the first launch for the year in 2026. This would be a comprehensive facelift for one of its best selling SUVs.

About the author Somnath Chatterjee

Somnath Chatterjee has been working as an automobile journalist for the better part of a decade and is still in love with four wheels. Prefers being behind the wheel of a new car rather than a keyboard. He contributes expert Auto articles and guides for ABP Live English.