The XUV700 facelift has recently been spotted testing. Spy shots show a shift toward a tech-heavy cabin while the exterior receives tidy, not radical, styling revisions. The photos reveal a redesigned front grille with a twin-pod headlamp layout and a prominent new LED DRL signature, while the cabin appears to gain a full-width screen housing with multiple displays.
Exterior Changes
The facelifted front fascia appears more mature, with sleeker headlamps, a reworked lower bumper and new alloy designs that update the XUV700’s road presence without altering its silhouette. The spy mules suggest Mahindra is prioritising visual refinement over a structural rework, which keeps development costs lower but limits the opportunity for a clean-sheet styling statement.
Interior Upgrades & Tech
Inside, the most notable development is the adoption of a wide-screen pod that integrates a triple-screen layout similar to the XEV 9e has been spotted. The cabin also shows evidence of a Harman/Kardon audio package and some repositioned speaker grilles. This gives the cabin a premium touch without reworking the materials or design.
Powertrain
The facelift is expected to carry over the existing set of engines. The petrol unit remains a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing approximately 200 BHP. The diesel continues as a 2.2-litre unit with outputs around 182 BHP in higher trims, with lower states of tune possible for entry-level variants. Transmission options remain a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. AWD continues to be available in the top diesel variant. No mechanical upgrades to the suspension or braking system have been identified. No hybridisation is expected.
Conclusion
The Mahindra XUV700 facelift represents a mid-cycle update, with changes limited to lighting, grille, wheels, and digital cabin upgrades. Engines, transmissions, and the overall body remain identical to the current model. Confirmed details on screen sizes, final headlamp signatures, Harman/Kardon specifications, and variant-wise features will likely be revealed at launch. The launch is expected early next year, but Mahindra has not issued formal timelines.
