Mahindra’s popular XUV700—already a segment benchmark for tech, style, and performance—is set for a mid-life refresh in 2025. The facelifted model, internally dubbed XUV 7XO, promises to inject a fresh wave of innovation and subtle styling magic into an already strong package.
What’s New: Bold Looks, Bold Tech
Triple-Screen Dashboard & AR HUD
Spied testing heavily, the facelift boasts an advanced triple-screen setup—a 10–12″ digital cluster for the driver, a central infotainment touchscreen, and a passenger touchscreen, replicating Mahindra’s XEV 9e layout. Additionally, an augmented reality head-up display (ARHUD) will project key data onto the windshield, minimizing distractions .
Three-Tier Connectivity & Infotainment
Expected enhancements include NFC phone/key-card entry, double wireless charging pads, and 16‑speaker premium audio Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto continue to ensure seamless integration
What’s Hot: Design, Comfort & Safety
Exterior: Sleek, Aggressive, Refined
The facelift refines the iconic XUV700 form with a sleeker LED grille, restyled adaptive LED headlamps, refreshed taillights, and striking diamond-cut alloys—delivering a modern yet familiar presence
Interior Upgrades
Inside, the facelift carries over ventilated leather seats, dual-zone climate control, and the option for powered second-row seats in the 6-seater configuration.
ADAS & Safety
Advanced driver aids are being upgraded to Level 2 ADAS, featuring AEB, lane‑keep assist, blind‑spot monitoring, high-beam assist, and more—significantly boosting safety credentials The XUV700 already holds a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating.
What’s Next: Power, Variants & Market Outlook
Powertrain Retains Proven Engines
The familiar 2.0 L mStallion petrol (200 PS/380 Nm) and 2.2 LmHawk diesel (115–185 PS / 360–450 Nm) engines return with both 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque-converter automatic options.
New Variants
Look out for a Black Edition (Ebony/Napoli Black) featuring gloss-black exteriors and interiors.Mahindra is also expected to roll out updated trim levels, including expanded deluxe features and possibly mild-hybrid or hybrid variants in the future .
OTA & Connected Car Upgrades
Building on the AdrenoX connected platform, the facelift supports FOTA updates, driver profiling, diagnostics, and more—as already seen in the 2024 model.
Bottom Line: Worth the Wait?
This facelift is more than just a refresh—it’s a strategic upgrade. With enhanced tech, safety, and style, it positions the XUV700 as a future-ready SUV for affluent and digitally-savvy buyers.
With expectations such as triple screens, ARHUD, 16-speaker audio, ADAS 2.0, the XUV700 facelift becomes a strong contender for “SUV of the year” in 2025. As Mahindra enhances both variant options and connected offerings, the XUV700 is set to strengthen its grip on the Indian market.
Stay Tuned
Expected to launch mid to late 2025, likely under the “XUV 7XO” moniker, Mahindra will continue to sell current variants while phasing in the facelift—possibly starting with metro regions.
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