Mahindra is gearing up to unveil four new SUV concept vehicles on August 15, teasing their future design and platform strategies.
Mahindra’s New Vision Unveiled Soon
Mahindra has kicked off an exciting teaser campaign, “freedom_nu,” ahead of its annual Independence Day event. This highly anticipated reveal on August 15 promises to showcase a “new platform vision” for the company.
Interestingly, the campaign features both Mahindra’s EV (electric vehicle) and ICE (internal combustion engine) Twin Peaks logos. This suggests a versatile platform capable of supporting multiple fuel types, a move that could significantly shape Mahindra’s future lineup.
Meet the Concepts: What the Names Hint At
Four distinct concept SUVs have been teased, each carrying a unique name: Vision T, Vision S, Vision SXT, and Vision X. All teasers share a consistent top-angle view of the bonnet, revealing subtle design cues.
These suffixes, along with the visual details, offer strong hints about which family of Mahindra SUVs each concept will join. It seems Mahindra is building a comprehensive “house of brands” with these upcoming models.
Vision T: The Thar’s Next Evolution?
The first concept teased was the Vision T, and the “T” likely points to the rugged Thar family. A closer look at its top view reveals classic Thar elements: a square bonnet, prominent wheel arches, and visible bonnet latches, even suggesting all-terrain tires.
This concept could be a more production-ready iteration of the Thar.e electric SUV concept previously shown in 2023, bringing it closer to reality for enthusiasts.
Vision S: Expanding the Scorpio Lineup
Next up is the Vision S, with the “S” strongly hinting at the popular Scorpio family. Like the Vision T, it boasts a muscular presence, an upright nose, and flared wheel arches, embodying the tough image of the Scorpio.
However, the Vision S also features a flatter bonnet with unique scoops towards the edges. Given the current Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic models, this concept could preview a third, exciting addition to the Scorpio lineup.
Vision SXT: A Rugged New Addition
The purpose of the Vision SXT is less clear, but its design details suggest a close relation to the Vision T, hinting at another derivative from the Thar family. It shares a very similar bonnet design, complete with latches and a robust, protruding bumper, alongside flared wheel arches.
This could potentially be a new body style, possibly even a pickup truck based on the Thar. Mahindra has explored the pickup segment before, having showcased its Global Pik Up concept in 2023.
Vision X: The Future of XUVs?
Finally, the Vision X teaser is expected to preview a concept from the XUV family. Unlike the other three, this concept appears less rugged, instead showcasing stylistic and athletic lines on its bonnet.
This refined design suggests a more premium and urban positioning. It might even be the long-awaited XEV 7e, an electric SUV that would serve as a traditional SUV alternative to the XEV 9e coupe-SUV. The XEV 7e has been spotted testing, featuring an XUV700 body with EV-specific updates and interior elements from the XEV 9e.
- Mahindra will unveil four new SUV concepts on August 15.
- The concepts hint at future Thar, Scorpio, and XUV family additions.
- The platform vision may support both electric and internal combustion engines.
- Key design cues are visible from a top-angle view for each concept.
While many details are still under wraps, the upcoming Independence Day gala promises to be a significant event for Mahindra, setting the stage for its future vehicle portfolio. Stay tuned for the full reveal!
