Mahindra has finally made a splash with the launch of the highly-awaited facelift version of its best-selling SUV, the XUV700, and it’s nothing short of a revolution. New Mahindra XUV700 Facelift is brimmed with big design, features and technology upgrades yet stays in character and has won many hearts in the nation. The big, powerful performance-oriented and future-ready XUV700 has turned a fresh leaf in 2025.
This updated model is more than just a face-lift, it’s thoroughly revised and includes more aggressive, next generation exterior styling, more advanced ADAS tech and a more premium cabin. With the SUV market getting hotter, Mahindra updating the XUV700 is a step to stay ahead of the competition and earn the eyes of SUV buyers in the premium segment.
A Fresh and Futuristic Design
The refreshed exterior design of the Mahindra XUV700 facelift is one of the most-discussed things about the newly launched SUV. The front’s been restyled too, thanks to a more prominent new grille with vertically oriented chrome slats and a new tech-savvy looking Mahindra logo.
The headlamps now feature DRLs that are more dynamic and have been sleeked out, housed within LED headlamps which taper out into the grille, upping the ante in terms of aggression and sharpness of design language.
The bumper gets modified with new air intakes and a sportier lower section as well. The muscular side profile and strong character lines retain from before, but there are new alloy wheel designs to give the car more flair and character.
The rear has also received the new tail-lamp cluster (minor changes) while the bumper has now got a dual tone treatment now with black and silver touches for a sporty look. Globally, the facelift character gives the XUV700 a more mature yet aggressive stance on the road, which can easily make it a standout in the segment that’s all about being the finery or the toughest.
Cabin That Feels Like a Lounge
Open the door of the XUV700 facelift and the alterations are no less interesting. The cabin is equipped with new premium soft-touch materials and redesigned dashboard components and offers new, more comfortable seating upholstery, and even more rewarding overall experience.
The updated model retains the dual-screen look that people have come to love a 10.25-inch all-digital driver’s cluster and a 10.25-inch center touchscreen infotainment system with better graphics and quicker response times.
There’s even new ambient lighting courtesy Mahindra that douses the interior in an intellectual glow during night drives. The seats have also been improved with improved cushioning and support, for more comfort on long rides.
In-cabin experience is further enhanced with front seat ventilation, three- zone automatic climate control, 10-way power driver seat with memory profile as well as two-way lumbar support and rhombus pattern leatherette seats.
The second row continues to offer generous space and in the 7-seater version, accessing the third row is made easier with a reworked tumble mechanism. Whether you’re in the driving seat or being chauffeured, the XUV700 Facelift makes sure you are comfortable and stylish.
Advanced ADAS – Now Even Smarter
The XUV700 is already a trendsetter with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in the mainstream Indian SUV market, and the facelift makes it better still. The version 2.0 ADAS suite features smarter lane-keeping assist, with adaptive cruise control that has better braking logic, traffic jam assist and even better forward collision mitigation.
The facelift also introduces Blind View Monitoring, which shows the side-view camera view when the indicator is activated, providing a significant contribution to safety in city and highway traffic. Driver fatigue monitoring has been calibrated and the autonomous emergency braking is now even faster in the real world.
These updates not only enhance the safety quotient of the Mahindra XUV700 facelift, but also make it more capable, retaining its universal appeal to tech-savvy wanderers.
Powertrain Options of Mahindra XUV700 Facelift
Powerful engine options that have made the XUV700 such a favorite, have been retained in the facelift. Buyers also have the options of a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (Making Approximately 200 HP) or the 2.2-litre diesel engine, which comes in multiple states of tune with the more powerful version producing as much as 185 hp.
Transmission choices have also been left to be the same as before, with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic on offer. Some diesel trims also offer an AWD option which further strenghten the SUV’s offtrailing capabilities. The motors are also BS6 Phase II compliant and ensure optimum mix of refinement, performance and fuel efficiency.
And with respect to the driving dynamics, I must say that the facelifted XUV700 feels a lot more planted and better composed, thanks to some minor revisions to the suspension and software calibration of the same. Believe it or not, the oversized SUV still tends to feel wieldy on the road you simply just feel secure in the driver’s seat.
Infotainment and Tech Experience
The infotainment system on the XUV700 Facelift has been revised for improved UI response, OTA updates and additional connected tech courtesy Mahindra’s AdrenoX suite. The SUV also allows Amazon Alexa voice commands, wireless apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and offers various profiles to set up driver preferences.
The 12-speaker Sony 3D Surround Sound System provides rich, immersive sound quality and its aesthetics are perfectly in sync with the Explorers interior. Navigation comes by way of onboard GPS and app integration, and the touchscreen provides access to vehicle diagnostics, media and climate controls.
Add wireless charging, a slew of USB Type-C ports and a panoramic sunroof to the mix, and you have a high-tech experience that ensures the XUV700 feels very premium and future-proof.
Pricing and Variants of Mahindra XUV700 Facelift
On all the added bits and facelifts, Mahindra has done well to maintain competitive pricing. The updated XUV700 is priced from ₹15.50 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base petrol trim and goes up to ₹25 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec AWD diesel variant.
Available in various trim options namely MX, AX3, AX5 and AX7 (There’s also a premium variant in the form of AX7L), Mahindra made sure that customers have enough and more options to choose from as per their preference and budget. With the tech and comfort updates, the XUV700 facelift looks interesting as it packs in a lot in the premium SUV space for the money.
Conclusion
The new Mahindra XUV700 Facelift isn’t a kit job It is a well thought out evolution of an already winning formula. With Next-Gen design, smarter ADAS technologies, and a more premium interior, the facelift ramps up the model’s match-winning appeal against an increasingly challenging class of mid-to-premium SUVs.
Whether it’s performance you love or tech that you’re crazy about or simply you crave for comfort and road presence, XUV700 Facelift 2025 has it all. Not only has Mahindra cleaned up the driving experience, but several layers of safety, convenience and sophistication that were missing have been added. It’s still a game-changer and now even more so.