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Mahindra reveals Xuv 7xo as its next premium SUV ahead of January debut
MUMBAI: Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest SUV-maker, has unveiled the name of its next big launch in the premium segment: the Xuv 7xo. The new model, which makes its world premiere on January 5th 2026, is pitched as the evolutionary successor to the XUV700, Mahindra’s breakout hit with more than 300,000 owners in just over four years.
The firm says the XUV 7XO carries forward the XUV700’s strengths while dialling up design, technology, comfort and performance. The aim: to reinforce Mahindra’s lead in the premium SUV market and set what it calls “a new benchmark” for future models.
A name-reveal film has been released across Mahindra’s social channels, alongside the hashtags #XUV7XO and #TheNewBenchmark.
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of India’s biggest conglomerates, with 324,000 employees in more than 100 countries and interests spanning farm equipment, utility SUVs, IT and financial services. The company also has businesses in renewable energy, logistics, hospitality and real estate, and says its strategy focuses on ESG leadership, rural prosperity and improving urban living.
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
