Key Highlights
- Mahindra XEV 7e spotted during testing
- Spy shots leak online
- To be built on the same INGLO platform as XEV 9e and BE 6
- Launch likely soon
Mahindra has emerged as the leading brand in the electric four wheeler segment after adding two future-ready e-SUVs to its portfolio, the XEV 9e and the BE 6. The latest XEV and BE series e-SUV models have been introduced with the latest INGLO platform based on which the brand is planning to launch another new electric SUV model soon. The recently filed trademark for the XEV 7e confirms its upcoming launch. And now, the upcoming e-SUV has been spied during its test runs revealing the production-ready exterior design.
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Mahindra XEV 7e Test Mule Snapshosts Leaked
The spy shots of the XEV 7e production-ready unit has been leaked for the first time after the trademark images surfaced online. The first glimpse of the XEV 7e shows an identical design approach as the XUV 700 ICE model. However, the spy shots shows a missing exhaust pipe indicating it to be the all-electric variant of the XUV 700.
Besides this minor change at the rear, the overall silhouettes and curves are exactly the same the ICE variant. Even the rear tail-lamp design has not been changed on the EV model. The latest spy shots of the XEV 7e doesn’t showcase the fascia.
However, this is where things are said to be different when compared to the ICE unit. The XEV 7e might be introduced with a closed grille design upfront just like the newly launched XEV 9e and the BE 6. It is also said to include updated vertically-stacked headlamp design like the former. It is also being anticipated that the XEV 7e will feature flush-fit door handles and new set of alloy wheels. More details should be confirmed in the coming months before the official unveiling.
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Mahindra XEV 7e Expected Arrival Timeline
There is currently limited information available revealing the launch timeline for the XEV 7e in India. However, Mahindra might announce the developments around this soon. As for the underpinnings, the XEV 7e might borrow the powertrain from the XEV 9e. It is confirmed to feature the same INGLO platform as the XEV 9e and the BE 6.
