Mahindra had announced to launch around 9 new utility vehicles including XUV700 and two brand new electric UVs in the country by 2026. The company has already launched the new XUV700, which has received an overwhelming response from buyers. The SUV commands a waiting period of close to 1 year.
Mahindra has also confirmed that the 5-door version of the Thar is also under development, which is likely to be launched by 2023. Adding to it, the company is also developing an all-new flagship model, codenamed W620. It is rumoured to be called the Mahindra XUV900 SUV Coupe. The new SUV Coupe will be based on the new front-wheel-drive platform with a provision of AWD system.
New Scorpio – Mahindra has also confirmed that the next generations of the Bolero, Scorpio and XUV500 will be launched in our market. The next-gen Scorpio will first come in early 2022. The new model has already been spotted testing multiple times, giving us a fair idea of the changes on offer. It will be significantly bigger and has more features than the outgoing model. It will be based on the new ladder-on-frame chassis that also underpins the new Thar lifestyle SUV.
The new Scorpio will offer multiple seating configurations including 7-seater model with forward facing third-row seats. The new Scorpio could also offer a 5-seater derivative. The new Scorpio will be offered with two engine options – a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder mHawk turbo diesel engine that produces 155bhp and 360Nm of torque. The petrol version will get a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that is expected to produce around 150bhp and 300Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. Rear-wheel-drive layout will be offered as standard, while the top-spec model will get AWD system.
New Bolero – Mahindra has confirmed that the next-gen Bolero will be launched between 2023 and 2026. We believe that the launch could take place in 2023-24, as the current model is already 10 years old. It will be based on the new ladder frame chassis that underpins the new Thar and the new Scorpio.
The next-gen Mahindra Bolero is likely to be powered by a new 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine that powers the Thar. This engine produces 132bhp and 320Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. It could also get a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine that powers the Marazzo and the XUV300. This engine produces 121bhp and 300Nm of torque. The next-gen Mahindra Bolero could also receive a new 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol or a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines.
Next-gen XUV500 – Mahindra will re-introduce the new XUV500 as a mid-sized SUV to rival the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos. It is likely to measure around 4.3-4.4 meters in length, which is significantly smaller than the outgoing model. The next-gen Mahindra XUV500 will fill the void between the XUV300 and the upcoming XUV700. It is expected that Mahindra will use the extended version of the XUV300’s platform to develop the new SUV.
The Mahindra XUV500, codenamed S301 will be powered by a revised version of the XUV300’s 1.5-litre diesel engine, which is compliant to meet the tighter BS6 Phase II emission standards coming in 2023. The SUV will also receive the 1.5-litre mStallion turbocharged petrol engine, which can produce up to 163bhp of power.
